- Edward Snowden interview: breaking law was only option, says whistleblower—Watch the interview.
- Edward Snowden: I was a high-tech spy for the CIA and NSA—"Fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has described himself as a trained spy specialising in electronic surveillance, dismissing claims he was a mere low-level analyst."
- In NBC interview, Snowden says NSA watches our digital thoughts develop
- NSA Releases Email Snowden Sent Before Leaks
- The 'Twisted World' Elliot Rodger Lived In
- Are 'pick-up artists' to blame for Isla Vista shooting?
- Facebook removes page glorifying Isla Vista killer
- Seth Rogen, Judd Apatow blast journalist who suggested their films inspired Elliot Rodger 51
- Tech exec fired for comments about California killer
- Fox News analyst retracts theory about California killer's sexuality—"On a Fox News show Dr. Robi Ludwig wondered if a 22-year-old Californian killed six because women were taking men away from him [Salon]."
- Victim's Dad Blames Deadly Rampage On NRA, Politicians—"They talk about gun rights. What about Chris's right to live?"
- Father of victim in Santa Barbara shootings to politicians: 'I don't care about your sympathy.' WaPo
- California GOPer Sent Out Pro-Gun Robocall Day After Massacre
- CNN Guest Shames Anchor For Banning Gun Control Talk After Calif. Mass Shooting
- Joe the Plumber: The real victim of Santa Barbara shootings would be me losing my guns
- How the Gun Nuts Try to Excuse Away the Santa Barbara Slaughter—and Why They're All Wrong—"The firearms fanboys have been more creative than usual, scrambling to defend their precious weapons in the wake of the massacre in Santa Barbara. It's only made their excuses lamer."
- Second Grader Written Up for 'Seeing' Gun in the Clouds
- Community sounds off after school punishes boy for refusing to stand for pledge
- New York Teacher Tells Atheist Student She's Unpatriotic and Disrespectful for Refusing to Stand for the Pledge
- Students Allegedly Threatened With Suspension To Stop Them From Protesting Pennsylvania's Governor
- Students rebel, police called after 170 high school students suspended for dress code: reports—"Police were called to Duncanville High School in Texas Wednesday to help mitigate the chaos as packs of students were seen on video allegedly throwing food and at least one trash can, myfoxdfw reported."
- Mother wants answers after teenage daughter's armpits were shaved by teacher—"I spoke to the teacher the very next day and she told me that she has the right to do it, it's part of the curriculum."
- Boardman Schools to begin drug testing students
- Arresting Children Is Now Commonplace in America—"Putting police in schools was supposed to make kids safer, but instead it's resulted in a children and teens being handcuffed."
- Why Are Kids Being Tried in Kangaroo Courts?—'Juvenile courts across the country deny young defendants the constitutional right to an attorney."
- Ohio agrees to reform, eventually eliminate juvenile solitary confinement—"Under the agreement with the DOJ, Ohio will provide mental health treatment rather than rely on solitary confinement."
- Schoolgirl Punished for Reporting Rape by Fellow Student
- Ohio schools chief accused of destroying evidence—"The superintendent of the eastern Ohio district where two high school football players were found guilty of rape in a high-profile case last year wiped computer hard drives, erased emails and lied to investigators about his knowledge of the allegations against the boys, newly released court documents say."
- Duke student, expelled after sex assault claim, sues for degree
- Calif. mom accused of assaulting boy over bullying daughter—"A Northern California woman is facing charges that she grabbed a 12-year-old boy by the throat while confronting him about bullying her daughter, authorities said Sunday."
- Carson moves to criminalize bullying for children as young as 5
- California mayor sparks outrage by telling bullying victims to 'grow a pair'—"The mayor was responding to a student program proposing safe zones around town with signs directing children to places where they could seek refuge from bullies."
- Academe, an academic blog, reveals common prejudice among professors against white, rural students.
- 'Hump Day' event cancelled after students claim bringing a camel to campus was racist—"Students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota have cancelled an event to celebrate the end of the year after complaints that bringing a camel on campus could offend those of Middle Eastern cultures."
- The Real Origins of the Religious Right—"They'll tell you it was abortion. Sorry, the historical record's clear: It was segregation."
- Narconon: Misleading antidrug program back in public schools—Scientology crap.
- Lawsuit claims teachers indoctrinated teens into religious cult
- Why Does This Public High School Football Team in Georgia Have an Official Pastor?
- Christian prayers violated Buncombe school policy
- A Winfield Tradition Comes To An End—"[T]he board of education says they've gotten complaints that McCoy's speeches contain too many religious references, and violate the Supreme Court ruling banning prayer in public schools." Thank FSM.
- Think the climate change fight is tough? What about the 17th century fight over math? LATimes
- 2+2=What? Parents rail against Common Core math—"Stacey Jacobson-Francis, 41, of Berkeley, California, said her daughter's homework requires her to know four different ways to add." Who came up with this shit?
- US 'in denial' over poor maths standards
- Florida Lawmaker: Common Core Will Turn 'Every One Of Your Children' Gay
- Company rescinds Ohio man's job offer after learning he was home schooled
- Cole Middle School Cancels Honors Night—"Citing concerns about the "exclusive nature" of the annual honors night at Archie R. Cole Middle School, school officials have decided to scrap the tradition."
- Group temporarily withdraws, modifies report accusing U of administrative bloat
- Elementary School 'Pay to Potty' Rule Outrages Parents—Technically monopoly money, and it was girl's decision not to go, but bathroom breaks shouldn't have been part of the prize/price list.
- Study: Black college grads have double the unemployment rate
- America's college students are graduating more indebted than ever
- Deck is stacked against millennials
- Commencement meltdown– students are wisely rejecting elite authority
- Haverford College commencement speaker lambastes students
- Charlie Day's Commencement Speech Is the Only One You Need to Hear
- Blast from the Past: Fairness, idealism and other atrocities Commencement advice you're unlikely to hear elsewhere.
- Florida high school charging $200 for 'premium' graduation seats
- Ridgewood to withhold diplomas pending class apology—The school has reversed their decision. The superintendent had blogged: "Perhaps it is the final lesson they will take away from high school: there are consequences for behaviors in life."
- Teen Threatened With Graduation Ban For Yearbook Quote
- Arizona high school dedicates yearbook pages to pregnant students
- Students upset to discover yearbook photos were altered to show less skin
- Teen tied to shopping cart drowns in Georgia lake
- Peace Sign Stolen From Conn. Playground Honoring Sandy Hook Victim Grace McDonnell
- Man with guns at BU commencement held on high bail
- Student charged with felony via hand sanitizer—"A 14-year-old has been arrested, accused of trying to poison his teacher with hand sanitizer."
- Dear Prudence: I made my teacher lose her job by saying she hurt me.
