Explicit Images in Scottish Sex Ed Class Spark Parental Outrage
A Scottish mother is furious after her nine-year-old daughter was shown an image of a naked man during a sexual education class, prompting concerns about the age-appropriateness of Scotland's RSHP curriculum and sparking a debate about parental involvement in such sensitive topics.
Explicit Images in Scottish Sex Ed Class Spark Parental Outrage
A Scottish mother is furious after her nine-year-old daughter was shown an image of a naked man during a sexual education class, prompting concerns about the age-appropriateness of Scotland's RSHP curriculum and sparking a debate about parental involvement in such sensitive topics.
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60% Bias Score
Brazilian Court Recognizes Child with Three Fathers and One Mother
A Brazilian court legally recognized a ten-year-old child's three fathers and one mother after a six-year legal battle, highlighting evolving family structures and legal recognition of diverse family relationships in the country.
Brazilian Court Recognizes Child with Three Fathers and One Mother
A Brazilian court legally recognized a ten-year-old child's three fathers and one mother after a six-year legal battle, highlighting evolving family structures and legal recognition of diverse family relationships in the country.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Court Rules on Sperm Donor's Social Media Activity
A Dutch court is deciding if sperm donor Jonathan Meijer can continue making social media videos after parents of his 1000+ donor children sued him for interfering with their upbringing through online content, despite a previous court order halting his donations.
Dutch Court Rules on Sperm Donor's Social Media Activity
A Dutch court is deciding if sperm donor Jonathan Meijer can continue making social media videos after parents of his 1000+ donor children sued him for interfering with their upbringing through online content, despite a previous court order halting his donations.
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Review LGBTQ+ Book Policy in Maryland Schools
The Supreme Court will decide if Maryland schools can read LGBTQ+ books to elementary students without allowing parents to opt out for religious reasons, a case stemming from a lawsuit by Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox parents who argue it violates their First Amendment rights.
Supreme Court to Review LGBTQ+ Book Policy in Maryland Schools
The Supreme Court will decide if Maryland schools can read LGBTQ+ books to elementary students without allowing parents to opt out for religious reasons, a case stemming from a lawsuit by Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox parents who argue it violates their First Amendment rights.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Court to Hear Child's Testimony Before Return to Italy Amid Abuse Allegations
A Spanish court will hear the testimony of Juana Rivas' 10-year-old son regarding alleged abuse by his father before the child returns to Italy on Wednesday, where his father holds custody; Italian authorities are investigating the father for alleged abuse.
Spanish Court to Hear Child's Testimony Before Return to Italy Amid Abuse Allegations
A Spanish court will hear the testimony of Juana Rivas' 10-year-old son regarding alleged abuse by his father before the child returns to Italy on Wednesday, where his father holds custody; Italian authorities are investigating the father for alleged abuse.
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56% Bias Score
23 States Sue Over School Pronoun Policies, Citing First Amendment Rights
Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina is leading 23 states in a lawsuit against Ohio school districts' policies mandating the use of students' preferred pronouns, arguing that it violates students' First Amendment free speech rights.
23 States Sue Over School Pronoun Policies, Citing First Amendment Rights
Attorney General Alan Wilson of South Carolina is leading 23 states in a lawsuit against Ohio school districts' policies mandating the use of students' preferred pronouns, arguing that it violates students' First Amendment free speech rights.
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72% Bias Score
Turkish Court Appoints Guardian for Baby After Parents Refuse Newborn Screening
In Adana, Turkey, a couple's refusal to allow a heel prick test for their newborn triggered a Ministry of Health investigation, leading to a court-appointed guardian for the child, raising concerns about mandatory newborn screenings and vaccinations.
Turkish Court Appoints Guardian for Baby After Parents Refuse Newborn Screening
In Adana, Turkey, a couple's refusal to allow a heel prick test for their newborn triggered a Ministry of Health investigation, leading to a court-appointed guardian for the child, raising concerns about mandatory newborn screenings and vaccinations.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Schools Defy Mandatory Standardized Test
Four primary schools in Noord-Holland, Netherlands, defied a mandatory standardized test for 8th graders, allowing parents to opt out; the Education Inspectorate is investigating and may impose sanctions, while the schools cite concerns about the test's validity and impact on individual student well...
Dutch Schools Defy Mandatory Standardized Test
Four primary schools in Noord-Holland, Netherlands, defied a mandatory standardized test for 8th graders, allowing parents to opt out; the Education Inspectorate is investigating and may impose sanctions, while the schools cite concerns about the test's validity and impact on individual student well...
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52% Bias Score
Alabama Supreme Court Exempts Breastfeeding Mothers from Jury Duty
The Alabama Supreme Court issued an order exempting breastfeeding mothers from jury duty, responding to complaints from Jefferson County mothers who faced threats of child protective services for bringing their infants to court; judges must submit new written procedures within 30 days.
Alabama Supreme Court Exempts Breastfeeding Mothers from Jury Duty
The Alabama Supreme Court issued an order exempting breastfeeding mothers from jury duty, responding to complaints from Jefferson County mothers who faced threats of child protective services for bringing their infants to court; judges must submit new written procedures within 30 days.
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Childcare Providers Fail to Adequately Involve Parents
A Dutch government-commissioned study found widespread non-compliance with parental involvement laws in childcare, with many providers failing to adequately consult parents or provide written justifications for rejecting their advice, prompting calls for systemic improvements.
Dutch Childcare Providers Fail to Adequately Involve Parents
A Dutch government-commissioned study found widespread non-compliance with parental involvement laws in childcare, with many providers failing to adequately consult parents or provide written justifications for rejecting their advice, prompting calls for systemic improvements.
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48% Bias Score
Florida Enacts Strict Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Florida's new law, effective January 1st, 2024, prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14-15 year olds, aiming to reduce negative mental health impacts and cyberbullying, but faces legal challenges for violating free speech rights.
Florida Enacts Strict Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Florida's new law, effective January 1st, 2024, prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14-15 year olds, aiming to reduce negative mental health impacts and cyberbullying, but faces legal challenges for violating free speech rights.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Double-Barrelled Surnames: Legal Challenges and Reform Needed
A new Dutch law allows children to have both parents' surnames; 8780 children received double-barrelled surnames in 2023, plus 19,000 more used a transitional measure. However, 14 women have unsuccessfully challenged the lack of legal recourse when the other parent refuses consent.
Dutch Double-Barrelled Surnames: Legal Challenges and Reform Needed
A new Dutch law allows children to have both parents' surnames; 8780 children received double-barrelled surnames in 2023, plus 19,000 more used a transitional measure. However, 14 women have unsuccessfully challenged the lack of legal recourse when the other parent refuses consent.
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56% Bias Score