The testimonies of Doctor Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh are creating a buzz across Troy University’s campus. “It’s pretty wild. It’s pretty dramatic,” political science major Grant Patterson said. “I wouldn’t see any reason why she would lie or come forward,” Alicia Rodriguez, a graduate student said. Students have been watching the hearings in their classrooms. They have…
On Thursday, a woman accusing Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh (Cav-uh-nah) of sexual misconduct from years ago is set to go before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify her side of the story. We wanted to know if college professors were using the news as a teachable moment in their classrooms. One Troy University professor says he is. Michael Guo-Brennan…
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill aimed at getting more oversight for hundreds of faith-based day cares that go uninspected by the state. Committee members voted unanimously Wednesday for the House-passed bill described as a compromise between child welfare advocates and church centers. The bill moves to the Senate floor. Alabama for years has exempted faith-based day cares…
Alabama lawmakers have advanced an effort to require yearly inspections of faith-based day cares that are currently exempt from state oversight. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved a compromise plan passed by the House last month. The proposal would require all child care facilities that take government subsidies to be licensed. It would also allow the Department of Human…
