Samira Brooks
Education & Health Policy Reporter
Samira Brooks investigates developments in education, health care, and science policy at the national and state levels. Formerly a policy analyst and health writer, she has chronicled reforms in school safety, medical ethics, and public-health guidance. Samira’s work translates technical agency releases and peer-reviewed data into plain-language reporting. Her coverage centers on how expert decisions shape everyday lives.
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Education
California Legislature Discusses $26 Million Funding for Pediatric Transgender Care
California lawmakers are considering $26 million to fund pediatric transgender interventions amid declining services and growing concerns about access.
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Education
Connecticut Education Committee Considers Bill to Regulate Homeschooling
Connecticut lawmakers are debating House Bill 5468, which would impose new oversight on homeschooling families, raising concerns among parents and educators.
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Health
Hawley Introduces Bill to Ban Mifepristone, Citing Health Risks
Sen. Josh Hawley has introduced legislation to ban mifepristone, citing health risks to women and unborn children, amid calls for stricter regulations.
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Education
Parents and Staff Express Concerns Over Lipscomb Academy's Shift in Educational Focus
Parents and staff at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville voice concerns over perceived ideological shifts in the school's curriculum and leadership.
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Health
France Targets Women with Egg Freezing Initiative Amid Declining Birth Rates
France's new initiative to encourage egg freezing aims to address its declining fertility rate, but critics question its effectiveness and implications.
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Health
CMS Administrator Calls for Action Against Medicaid Money Laundering Schemes
CMS Administrator Dr. Oz highlights the misuse of intergovernmental transfers in Medicaid, urging reforms to protect taxpayer funds and patient care.
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Education
Wisconsin School District Faces Backlash Over Transgender Bathroom Policy
The New Richmond School District's secret transgender bathroom policy has sparked significant parental outrage and calls for policy review.
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Education
U.S. Education Department Finds California Violated Family Rights Law
The U.S. Department of Education found California violated federal law by concealing students' gender transitions from parents, risking federal funding.
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Education
Virginia Democrats Propose Inclusive Curriculum for Public Schools
Virginia Democrats propose a bill to mandate LGBTQ+ history in schools, raising concerns about educational content and parental rights.
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Health
NIH Ends Funding for Research Using Aborted Fetal Tissue
The National Institutes of Health will no longer fund research involving aborted fetal tissue, marking a significant shift in federal policy.
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Education
Debate Over Homeschooling Intensifies Following NYT Critique
A recent New York Times article criticizing homeschooling has sparked a debate about educational choices and public school failures.
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Health
HHS Moves to Defund Hospitals and States Promoting Gender Transition for Minors
The HHS announced it will defund hospitals and states that provide gender transition procedures for minors, citing safety concerns and lack of evidence.
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Health
Canada's Euthanasia Program Becomes Fourth Leading Cause of Death
Canada's euthanasia program accounted for over 16,000 deaths in 2024, raising concerns about the implications of assisted suicide policies.
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Education
Education Department Identifies $12.5 Million Fraud Involving 'Ghost Students' in Minnesota
The Education Department revealed nearly 2,000 fraudulent student applications in Minnesota, raising concerns about oversight and fraud prevention measures.
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Health
FDA Commissioner Confirms Review of Abortion Pill Mifepristone Underway
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced a review of mifepristone will be released once completed, amid rising concerns over its safety and accessibility.
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Health
80 Years After Nuremberg Trials, Doctors Still Commit Atrocities
The 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials serves as a critical reminder of the horrors associated with unchecked human experimentation during World War II.
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Health
Alternative Health Products See Discounts This Black Friday
Several alternative health products are available at significant discounts this Black Friday, appealing to consumers interested in holistic wellness solutions.
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Health
Why Trump's Obesity Drug 'Deal' Will Help Big Pharma Most Of All
A new agreement between the Trump administration and drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk promises cheaper obesity drugs, but critics say the structure of the deal still favors…
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Health
Raising ‘Free’ Obamacare Premiums To $1 Could Save $7B A Year
An axiom attributed to libertarian commentator P.J. O’Rourke argues, 'If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it’s.
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Education
Trump Administration Takes More Steps To End Department Of Education
The Trump administration has announced significant changes aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that aligns with President Trump's.
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Education
Decline in College Enrollment Signals Shift in Education Perception
College enrollment has decreased by approximately 8 percent since 2010, reflecting a growing skepticism toward traditional higher education. This trend suggests.
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Health
Most Women Are On Crazy Pills, And It's Bad For Everyone
A recent trend shows a significant number of young women in the United States are relying on antidepressants and other psychiatric medications. According to the.
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Health
RFK Jr. Probes Health Dangers Of Offshore Wind Turbines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate the potential health.
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Education
Mamdani's Mayoral Victory Highlights Concerns Over Higher Education's Role in Political Shift
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's recent election as mayor of New York City has sparked discussions about the influence of higher education on political.
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Education
Outrage At Harvard Grade Inflation Report Shows Rot In Higher Ed
The recent reactions by students of arguably the nation’s most prominent university to a report about grade inflation read like they came from the pages of The.
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Education
The Government Gives Too Much Authority To Leftist Academics
The recent actions of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, which accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, have raised concerns about the.
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Education
School Demands $117K For Curriculum Of Teacher Who Cheered Kirk Death
A Rhode Island high school teacher, Benjamin Fillo, is under scrutiny after posting videos celebrating the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie.
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Health
Democrats Advocate for Extended Health Insurance Subsidies Amid Government Shutdown
Democrats, led by Senator Amy Klobuchar, are urging Congressional Republicans to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies as part of negotiations to end the.
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Education
Exclusive: The MD School District That Lost At SCOTUS Is Still Pushing Trans Propaganda
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland, which was recently rebuked by the U.S. Supreme Court for exposing children to sexually explicit material.
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Health
'Conservative' Pollster Shills For Health Insurance Companies
A recent analysis raises questions about the motivations behind a conservative pollster's support for extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Tony Fabrizio, who.
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Education
Decline of Male Teachers in Elementary Education Raises Concerns
The percentage of male teachers in U.S. elementary schools has plummeted from approximately 30% in 1970 to just 11% in 2021, raising concerns about the impact.
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Education
Public Schools: A Conservative Institution by Nature
A recent discussion on the role of public schools in America highlights the inherent challenge of maintaining political neutrality within educational.
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Health
Hospitals Use Electronic Medical Records To Coax Children Into Gender 'Transition'
Major medical companies are reportedly leveraging state law and electronic health records (EHR) software to promote gender ideology among children while keeping.
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Education
A Surprising, But Suspect, Victory For Homeschooling At The U.N.
For decades, families around the world have fought for the freedom to homeschool their children, often against hostile laws and bureaucracies. A recent report.
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Health
Obamacare’s ‘Free’ Preventive Care Is A Total Failure
Obamacare is facing scrutiny as the government shutdown continues, prompting more Americans to examine health care costs and the impact of the Affordable Care.
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Education
Wisconsin Schools Investigate Over 200 Cases of Teacher Misconduct
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has investigated more than 200 educators for allegations of sexual misconduct or grooming behaviors toward.
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Education
Concerns Raised Over Curriculum at Top Elementary Education Program
Adrianna Mobley, a student in Michigan State University's (MSU) elementary education program, has expressed concerns about the curriculum in her required.
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Education
University Of Virginia Ends DEI, Race-Based Admissions After Justice Department Pressure
The University of Virginia (UVA) has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to discontinue race-based admissions and hiring practices.
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Education
Public Schools Can't Prohibit Prayer And Promote Witchcraft
A public high school in Orange County, Florida, faced backlash after airing a weekly "Witchy Wednesday" video series that included instructions on casting.
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Education
Northern Michigan University Bypasses Economist Scott Beaulier for Presidency Amid Controversy
Northern Michigan University (NMU) has selected a different candidate for its presidency, bypassing Scott Beaulier, a prominent economist and former dean at.
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Education
Alaska Schools' Social Studies Standards Omit Christianity
Alaska's newly adopted social studies standards have come under scrutiny for their lack of historical content and omission of significant figures and events in.
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Health
The FDA Has A Chemical Abortion Pill Problem
Tracking dueling headlines about chemical abortion pills could cause whiplash, as the Trump administration has veered from side to side when it comes to the No.
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Health
Public Health Destroyed Its Own Credibility Long Before RFK Jr.
Six former U.S. surgeons general, appointed by presidents from both parties, criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an op-ed.
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Health
'Reproductive' Industry Hands Out Abortion Pills, Withholds Fertility Drugs
The reproductive health industry is facing criticism for its focus on abortion services while neglecting fertility treatments, particularly for older women.
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Education
California Law Mandates Inclusion of Trevor Project Hotline on Student IDs
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law requiring public schools, from middle school through college, to include the Trevor Project's suicide.
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Education
Des Moines Superintendent's Controversial Background Raises Questions About School Board Decisions
Ian Andre Roberts, the superintendent of the Des Moines School District, has come under scrutiny following revelations of a lengthy criminal record involving.
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Health
No, Obamacare Premiums Are Not Doubling
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., recently claimed that insurance premiums for her adult children would double in 2026 due to the expiration of enhanced Covid.
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Health
GOP Should Fix Health Care Rather Than Bailing Out Obamacare
The debate surrounding an extension of health insurance subsidies has intensified, contributing to the current federal government shutdown. Retiring Senator.
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Health
Taxpayer Funding of Transgender Medical Procedures Under Scrutiny
A look at state and federal coverage rules for gender-affirming care, how ACA subsidies interact, and where litigation stands as of October 3, 2025.
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Education
CUNY's 'Global Antifa' Course Raises Concerns Over Academic Freedom and Activism
The City University of New York (CUNY) is facing scrutiny over a course titled "Global Antifa," which encourages students to engage in activism related to.