A Michigan school district canceled a proposed optional lesson for first graders about novel gender pronouns, including "tree" and "ze," citing security concerns. "The goal of the voluntary ...

A Michigan elementary school district is doubling down on a lesson for students about using novel gender pronouns, including the phrase "tree," with the superintendent saying it promoted "inclusivity.

Last year, I wrote a story about the importance and power of small acts of kindness during the holiday season in the San Antonio Express-News. Those reflections feel even more urgent today. I now feel ...

BRADENTON -- Trees are essentially giant scrubbers -- taking in the bad stuff in the air and spitting out "free oxygen" -- and they need to be protected and respected, Professor Elwood Pricklethorn ...