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JONATHAN TURLEY
jonathanturley.org > 08/01/2026 > west-point-professor-challenges-trump-bans-on-un-americanun-american-divisive-discriminatory-radical-extremist-and-irrational-theories

West Point Professor Challenges Ban on “Un-American, Divisive…Radical, Extremist, and Irrational Theories.”

4+ hour, 38+ min ago   (1781+ words) Professor Bakken has been a public critic of West Point’s leadership in public writing, including a report concerning alleged wrongdoing by senior West Point military officers. He is also the author of a book entitled The Cost of Loyalty: Dishonesty,…...

JONATHAN TURLEY
jonathanturley.org > 06/18/2026 > gay-power-california-certifies-lbgt-companies-for-preferential-treatment-in-energy-contracts

Gay Power: California Certifies LGBTQ Companies for Preferential Treatment in Energy Contracts

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (606+ words) This is only one of various categories of preferential treatment under state law. It began in 1986, under Governor George Deukmejian, requiring certain CPUC-regulated utilities to submit annual “plans” for buying goods and services from woman- and minority-owned companies. The specific…...

JONATHAN TURLEY
jonathanturley.org > 04/03/2026 > poison-ivey-chicago-bulls-release-forward-after-he-speaks-out-against-pride-month

Poison Ivey: Chicago Bulls Release Forward After He Speaks Out Against Pride Month

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (738+ words) Below is my column in the New York Post on the termination of Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey after his posting of religious views on social media. The controversy should allow for a broader debate on the endorsement of political…...

JONATHAN TURLEY
jonathanturley.org > 03/28/2026 > finland-convicts-politicians-for-speaking-out-against-homosexuality > comment-page-2

Finland Convicts Politician for Speaking Out Against Homosexuality

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (1824+ words) I previously wrote about Finland’s prosecution of Christian Democrat MP Päivi Räsänen for raising objections to homosexuality. She has now been convicted with a decision this week from the Finnish Supreme Court. Free speech is now in a free fall…...

JONATHAN TURLEY
jonathanturley.org > 03/07/2026 > prosecution-of-maltese-man-for-discussing-transition-from-homosexuality-ends-in-acquittal > comment-page-2

Prosecution of Maltese Man for Discussing Transition from Homosexuality Ends in Acquittal

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1782+ words) Grech faced up to five months in prison and a fine of 5,000 euros ($5,400) after he discussed his own history abandoning a homosexual lifestyle to become a born-again Christian. Not only did the government prosecute him for discussing his life, but…...

JONATHAN TURLEY
jonathanturley.org > 03/04/2026 > in-loco-parentis-supreme-court-decision-highlight-growing-problems-with-parents-in-blue-states

In Loco Parentis: Supreme Court Decision Highlights Growing Problems with Parents in Blue States

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (899+ words) In the law, the concept of In loco parentis refers to those who act in the place of parents. The problem is when that authority is taken rather than granted. It is a growing problem in blue states as parents…...

JONATHAN TURLEY
jonathanturley.org > 02/04/2026 > major-medical-group-comes-out-against-gender-reassignment-surgeries-for-minors

Major Medical Group Comes Out Against Gender Reassignment Surgeries for Minors

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1406+ words) The ASPS represents more than 11,000 physicians around the world. The release notes that: This is an extension of a statement issued last year that added the specific age recommendation. As many parents have argued, that “resolution” is part of maturation…...

JONATHAN TURLEY
jonathanturley.org > 12/23/2025 > parents-win-major-victory-in-california-public-schools-in-gender-change-case

Parents Win Major Victory in California Public Schools in Gender Change Case

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1737+ words) The court cuts straight to the point in the opinion: That view was captured in the comment of Iowa school board member Rachel Wall, who said: “The purpose of a public ed is to not teach kids what the parents…...

JONATHAN TURLEY
jonathanturley.org > 12/10/2025 > letitia-james-moves-to-chill-debate-over-transgender-policies

Letitia James Moves to Chill Debate Over Transgender Policies

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1784+ words) The letter seems designed not only to threaten those who want to raise these policies, but also to offer cover for boards to cut off public debate. Few boards want to discuss the issue and we have seen heavy-handed tactics…...

JONATHAN TURLEY
jonathanturley.org > 11/10/2025 > sixth-circuit-issues-major-ruling-striking-down-districts-pronoun-policy

Sixth Circuit Issues Major Ruling Striking Down District’s Pronoun Policy

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1630+ words) The case originated in the Olentangy Local School District Board of Education, located in the northern suburbs of Columbus. A parent objected to the district’s anti-harassment policy that included sanctions for any student who refused to use the preferred pronouns…...