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How a Christian Nationalist Group is Getting the Ten Commandments into Classrooms
School (in)Security is our biweekly briefing on the latest school safety news, vetted by Mark Keierleber. Subscribe here. As far-right political operative David Barton leads a Christian nationalist crusade, he's traveled to state capitols across the country this year to support dozens of bills requiring Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. My latest story digs into a well-coordinated and deep-pocketed campaign to inject Protestant Christianity into public schools that could carry broader implications for students' First Amendment rights. Through a data analysis of 28 bills that have cropped up across 18 states this year, I show how Barton's role runs far deeper than just being their primary pitchman. The analysis reveals how the language, structure and requirements of these bills nationwide are inherently identical. Time and again, state legislation took language verbatim from a Barton-led lobbying blitz to reshape the nation's laws around claims — routinely debunked — about Christianity's role in the country's founding and its early public education system. Three new state laws in Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas mandating Ten Commandments posters in public schools are designed to challenge a 1980 Supreme Court ruling against such government-required displays in classrooms. GOP state lawmakers embracing these laws have expressed support for eradicating the separation of church and state — a pursuit critics fear will coerce students and take away their own religious freedom. Click here to read the story In the news Updates to Trump's immigration crackdown: Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released from custody a 6-year-old boy with leukemia more than a month after he and his family were sent to a rural Texas detention center. | Slate As the Department of Homeland Security conducts what it calls wellness checks on unaccompanied minors, the young people who migrated to the U.S. without their parents 'are just terrified.' | Bloomberg 'It looks barbaric': Video footage purportedly shows some two dozen children in federal immigration custody handcuffed and shackled in a Los Angeles parking garage. | Santa Cruz Sentinel The Department of Homeland Security is investigating surveillance camera footage purportedly showing federal immigration officers urinating on the grounds of a Pico Rivera, California, high school in broad daylight. | CBS News California sued the Trump administration after it withheld some $121 million in education funds for a program designed to help the children of migrant farmworkers catch up academically. | EdSource Undocumented children will be banned from enrolling in federally funded Head Start preschools, the Trump administration announced. | The Washington Post Legal pushback: Parents, Head Start providers challenge new rule barring undocumented families. | The 74 The executive director of Camp Mystic in Texas didn't begin evacuations for more than an hour after he received a severe flood warning from the National Weather Service. The ensuing tragedy killed 27 counselors and campers. | The Washington PostThe day after the Supreme Court allowed the Education Department's dismantling, Secretary Linda McMahon went ahead with plans to move key programs. | The 74 Now, with fewer staff, the Office for Civil Rights is pursuing a smaller caseload. During a three-month period between March and June, the agency dismissed 3,424 civil rights complaints. | Politico Get the most critical news and information about students' rights, safety and well-being delivered straight to your inbox. Massachusetts legislation seeks to ban anyone under the age of 18 from working in the state's seafood processing facilities after an investigation exposed the factories routinely employed migrant youth in unsafe conditions. | The Public's RadioAn end to a deadly trend: School shootings decreased 22% during the 2024-25 school year compared to a year earlier after reaching all-time highs for three years in a row. | K-12 DiveFlorida is the first state to require all high school student athletes to undergo electrocardiograms in a bid to detect heart conditions. | WUSF The Senate dropped rules from Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax-and-spending bill that would have prevented states from regulating artificial intelligence tools, including those used in schools. | The Verge Food stamps are another matter: The federal SNAP program will be cut by about a fifth over the next decade, taking away at least some nutrition benefits from at least 800,000 low-income children. | The 74 ICYMI @The74 Supreme Court to Address Legality of Barring Trans Athletes From School Sports Medicaid Cuts in Trump Tax Bill Spark Fears for Child Health, School Services Heinous, heartbreaking — and expensive. California schools face avalanche of sex abuse claims Emotional Support 74 editor Nicole Ridgway's dog Mika is cooler than your dog. Solve the daily Crossword
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11-07-2025
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'Aggressive' police officer warned after assault in Bingham
A Nottinghamshire Police officer has been given a final written warning for his "unnecessary and aggressive" actions when violence broke out during a night being assaulted while out in Bingham in August 2023, PC David Barton pushed away members of the public to grapple with his attacker leading to a commotion in which one person was headbutted, a misconduct panel later made calls to the force control room to report the incident, which the panel ruled were "misleading".The hearing on Thursday ruled PC Barton's actions amounted to "gross misconduct". The panel heard while out with family and friends outside a bar and restaurant on the town's Market Place at about 22:00 BST, PC Barton was assaulted by an unknown showed he then followed the man, pushing away people trying to deescalate the situation, to grapple with his attacker. 'More restraint' A member of the public was headbutted - which PC Barton denied carrying out, stating that he was acting in self-defence when under attack by a panel ruled against self-defence but accepted PC Barton, a member of the force for 24 years, "would have perceived a serious threat" at points during the incident after initially being attacked Chief Constable Gary Hooks, one of three people on the panel, said after the hearing: "Despite the provocation he should have demonstrated more restraint and should have been more transparent in reporting his actions."His actions, in that short period, very nearly cost him his career."The warning will remain on PC Barton's record for the next five years.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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NFU calls out major UK supermarkets over shift to imported beef
The UK's National Farmers' Union (NFU) has taken aim at major grocers in the country over their sourcing of beef products. The union has called for "consistent action on sourcing commitments", pointing to Australian, Uruguayan and New Zealand beef on shelves at Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's. David Barton, NFU livestock board chair, said: 'It's deeply concerning to see major retailers now move away from their previous commitments to sourcing British in the last few weeks in favour of imports, many of which have been produced to lower standards. Farmers' long-standing partnerships with retailers have supported sustainable supply chains, so this shift is alarming. 'Over the past year, the industry has heard warm words from almost every major retailer pledging support for British farmers. But these words ring hollow when British produce is not given pride of place on shelves.' Barton added: 'British farmers have invested in higher standards such as reducing antibiotic use in beef and lowering poultry stocking densities in sheds. Consumers want these high-quality production systems, shown by over one million people signing our petition for import standards to match the UK's. 'But delivering these standards comes with additional financial costs. Long-term sourcing commitments from retailers are essential to ensuring that the high welfare British food consumers want remains available.' In a statement, Asda, the UK's third-largest grocer by market share, defended its position. The retailer said: "We always look to offer customers a wide choice of products to suit all budgets, and the country of origin is always clearly labelled on pack so customers can make an informed choice about their purchases. 'Grass & Grill steaks are provided by a branded partner and available in our stores for a limited time only. All of Asda's own brand fresh beef continues to be sourced from farms in the UK and Republic of Ireland.' A spokesperson for Sainsbury's, the country's second-biggest food retailer, said the NFU's 'claims are entirely misleading" and "based solely" on two Wagyu products "that account for just 0.1% of our beef range". The spokesperson added: "We have an unwavering, long-term commitment to British farming and this has zero impact on our approach or existing partnerships. 'These items were sourced from New Zealand to our consistently high quality standards to meet customer demand. The country of origin is also clearly labelled to ensure our customers can make informed choices when they shop with us.' Morrisons has also been approached for comment. "NFU calls out major UK supermarkets over shift to imported beef" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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09-06-2025
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Shannon County police arrest man for harassment
WINONA, Mo. — A man has been arrested following a stalking incident in Shannon County on Saturday, June 7. According to a Shannon County Sheriff's Office social media post, David Barton was charged with harassment on Saturday. Barton tried to flee as officers responded to the scene, the post says. Shannon County car crash claims life of 2-year-old girl Police say Barton physically assaulted a deputy while trying to resist arrest. Police placed Barton into custody and transported him to the Shannon County Jail. When Barton arrived at the jail's booking room, he tried to steal a deputy's weapon. 'If you assault one of my deputies, you are not just attacking a law enforcement officer, you are attacking the safety and order of this entire county,' Sheriff Steven Hogan said in the post. 'What David Barton did was reckless, dangerous and could have ended in tragedy. The moment he reached for that weapon, he made a choice — a choice that will follow him for the rest of his life.' Barton is currently in the Shannon County Jail with a $5,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-03-2025
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Inflation-busting rise in abattoir fees reignites row between Labour and farmers
An inflation-busting increase in fees levied on abattoirs has inflamed tensions between farmers and the Government, amid growing criticism of Labour's treatment of the agricultural industry. Farmers have called on the Government to step in and ease financial pressure on abattoirs, which are facing steep increases in the cost of food safety inspections this year. David Barton, a Cotswolds-based livestock farmer and chair of the National Farmers Union (NFU) livestock board, said: 'We desperately need to keep our small and medium-sized abattoirs going, because that feeds a whole sector of farmers that are selling boxed beef or delivering to small farm shops. It's massively important for the rural economy.' Under food safety laws, abattoirs must have inspectors and official vets on site to make sure animal welfare standards are met. These costs are largely borne by the abattoirs themselves and charged by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), a non-ministerial government body. Abattoirs were last month informed that the hourly rate paid to official vets will rise by 17.7pc to £65.90, while the rate for meat hygiene inspectors will increase 11.3pc to £43.20 from the end of March. Although the smallest abattoirs receive money off the fees, the Government is currently considering proposals that could see them rise sharply once more if it decides to phase out a so-called discount that was enacted in 2016. Mr Barton added: 'This is a government agency, that is probably quite efficient, passing all of their costs back through the processors. We're fine with paying some of the cost of that, but to have to pay for the cost of that entire department is rather unfair.' Farmers and rural business owners have been angered by changes to inheritance tax (IHT) relief for agricultural businesses, which they warn could force many family farms out of business. Earlier this month, they were incensed further when the Government halted sustainable farming subsidies with no warning. Some rural groups, such as the campaigners Farmers to Action, have gone as far as calling for a nationwide 'day of action' in opposition to Labour's farming policies next week, which will see tractor convoys and protesters gather outside Labour offices on Monday 24 March. Smaller abattoirs have been closing at pace across Britain, shutting down at a rate of about 10pc per year according to FSA data. High costs, lower margins and the burden of regulation have been blamed for the closures. Eleanor O'Brien, managing director of National Craft Butchers, said: 'If you are a medium-sized abattoir, you are under the same level of regulation and bureaucracy as the largest abattoir in the country. Someone processing 100 pigs a week is not the same level of risk as someone processing 100 pigs a day, but yet has the same level of regulation.' Small and medium-sized abattoirs are a crucial resource for farmers, especially those who rear rare breeds or sell their produce locally in smaller volumes than mass retail. Will Simkin, the owner of Essington Farm, near Wolverhampton, added: 'If we haven't got an abattoir, then our business doesn't exist because we can't sell to our customers. If these small abattoirs close, all you're left with are big, massive corporate farms. It's a drain on the rural economy.' Dr James Cooper of the FSA said: 'Our official vets and meat hygiene inspectors carry out checks at abattoirs to make sure meat is safe for people to eat, and to assure high animal welfare standards. 'These checks are required by law, and they don't just protect public health, they also support industry growth by enabling meat producers to export their products and ensuring people can have confidence in British meat. 'While we understand concerns, the reality of global vet shortages and inflation means these checks now cost more to carry out. For many years we've been providing a discount on the costs of regulation, which can be up to 90pc for the smallest abattoirs.' A government spokesman added: 'We recognise that small abattoirs make a vital contribution towards maintaining our resilient food supply chain and provide a competitive route to market for producers of rare and native breeds. We are committed to working with the meat processing sector in tackling the challenges they face.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
