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Students in one of Ohio’s largest school districts cannot be forced to use the preferred pronouns or acknowledge the gender identity of their trans-identifying classmates, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday. The 112-page ruling smacks down a policy put into place by the Olentangy Local School District that punished students for discrimination by referring to trans-identifying classmates by their “biological pronouns” or “using gendered language they know is contrary to the other student’s identity.” The district encompasses a suburban area just north of Columbus and is Ohio’s fourth-largest. The court ruled that the policy raises “serious free-speech concerns.” The case was brought by the advocacy group Parents Defending Education — which now goes by Defending Education. The conservative group argued that the policy was unconstitutional and forced students to adopt speech that went against their religious beliefs. Numerous other conservative and religious groups, including Alliance Defending Freedom and the Manhattan Institute, signed an amicus brief opposing the school district’s policy. In its ruling, the appeals court said that the school district “introduced no evidence that the use of biological pronouns would disrupt school functions or qualify as harassment under Ohio law.” “Our society continues to debate whether biological pronouns are appropriate or offensive — just as it continues to debate many other issues surrounding transgender rights. The school district may not skew this debate by forcing one side to change the way it conveys its message or by compelling it to express a different view,” the court added in its ruling. Defending Education argued that a rule requiring students “to affirm the idea that gender is fluid” would force them to go against their firmly held religious beliefs that “biological sex is immutable and that individuals cannot transition from one sex to another.” It further argued that Olentangy Local School District’s policy on pronouns sought to control students’ speech outside of classroom hours. After the policy went into effect, a concerned parent of a “devoutly Christian child” emailed the district in 2023, asking about the rule on pronoun use. The school district told the parent, “A student purposefully referring to another student by using gendered language they know is contrary to the other student’s identity would be an example of discrimination under Board Policy.” That email exchange led to the lawsuit filed by Defending Education. The parent who sent the email is part of the conservative organization. The court was divided in its ruling, with Circuit Judge Jane Stranch arguing that students could completely avoid using third-person pronouns if their faith doesn’t allow them to affirm a gender identity. Stranch wrote in her dissent, “First, while it may be a new phenomenon for many to use new pronouns or to avoid using pronouns, it is certainly possible.” To prove her point, the judge wrote her entire dissent without using “gendered third person pronouns” other than in quotations. “Second, while there may be a learning curve for young students who, on occasion, might forget and use non-preferred pronouns, the District’s Policies prohibit only the intentional use of non-preferred pronouns,” Stranch added. The U.S. appeals court decision came on the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court issued a separate ruling on gender and allowed the Trump administration to move forward with plans to require Americans to mark their biological sex on passports. In a 6-3 unsigned opinion, the Supreme Court froze a lower court’s order that stopped the Trump administration from removing the “X” gender option on passports. “Displaying passport holders’ sex at birth no more offends equal protection principles than displaying their country of birth — in both cases, the Government is merely attesting to a historical fact without subjecting anyone to differential treatment,” the court wrote. “And on this record, respondents have failed to establish that the Government’s choice to display biological sex ‘lack[s] any purpose other than a bare … desire to harm a politically unpopular group.’”

The activist group GLAAD is sounding the alarm that LGBT character representation on television will drop by more than 40% next season. The organization’s “Where We Are On TV” report showed that, despite the number of LGBT characters increasing last season to 489, 41% of those characters will not return due to series cancellations or endings, limited series appearances, or being killed off.  “There is a definite concern that it’s not going to bounce back next year and see a growth just in terms of what’s been announced up to this moment,” GLAAD rep Megan Townsend told TheWrap. “We have not had a ton of announcements or news about new series and returning series within the research period that would make up for some of these losses.” Townsend also insisted that “inclusive stories resonate with audiences and drive business success” and that “over 84 million American adults say they’re more likely to watch a TV show if it features at least one LGBTQ character.” Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO and President of GLAAD, was also unhappy with the findings. “Nearly a third of non-LGBTQ+ Americans say that LGBTQ+-inclusive media has changed their perception of our community,” she said.  “Today, we are at a critical juncture, with hateful rhetoric running unchecked from politicians and news media and given a falsely amplified platform, even as the majority of this country overwhelmingly supports the LGBTQ+ community. With so many diverse, entertaining and impactful series being canceled at an alarming rate, it is imperative that networks and streamers do not back down.” While the activists panicked, many social media commenters agreed that the LGBT characters being written off was merely a reflection of what viewers wanted. “Call me crazy but that’s the free market. If demand isn’t there, characters and shows will be canceled,” one X user said.  “If you don’t make money, you get canned,” another commenter agreed. “Not rocket science.”

When pirates stormed a gasoline tanker off the Somali coast, they reignited fears that the world’s most notorious maritime criminals are staging a comeback—one with disturbing new alliances and implications for global trade. Pirates Test Global Shipping Defenses Off Somalia Suspected Somali pirates boarded the Hellas Aphrodite, a Malta-flagged product tanker, early Thursday, triggering alarms across the international shipping community. The vessel was hauling gasoline and cruising 560 nautical miles southeast of Eyl when a small boat approached, firing small arms and rocket-propelled grenades before unauthorized personnel climbed aboard. This brazen act comes on the heels of a failed hijacking attempt in the same waters just days prior, raising urgent concerns that Somali piracy—a scourge believed to be largely subdued—may be roaring back with a vengeance. Tensions rising in the Indian Ocean: Armed pirates reportedly hijacked the Maltese-flagged tanker Hellas Aphrodite about 560 nm off Somalia.Sources suggest an Iranian vessel was used as a mother ship.#Piracy #IndianOcean #Somalia #MaritimeSecurity pic.twitter.com/sidlB3tej6 — NewsFromSea (@riskiomap) November 6, 2025 UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the attackers used both small arms and RPGs, tactics reminiscent of the region’s violent piracy heyday. The Hellas Aphrodite incident was not isolated; Lloyd’s List emphasized that the prior unsuccessful attempt on a Stolt-Nielsen tanker underscores a pattern, not a fluke. Maritime analysts warn that commercial vessels in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden must now contend with not only old threats but new, more organized networks. Resurgent Piracy: New Links, Old Tactics, Unsettling Implications Recent reports point to a resurgent piracy threat with alleged ties to militant groups al-Shabaab and the Houthis. These alliances could amplify both the reach and ruthlessness of pirate operations. Lloyd’s List asserts that evidence is mounting—these attacks are not mere opportunism but the result of coordinated efforts, likely emboldened by regional instability and lucrative ransoms. Pirates now appear to possess greater firepower, operational intelligence, and, most alarmingly, political backing that extends their capabilities beyond previous limits. Shipping companies face difficult choices. Increased insurance premiums, rerouted voyages, and calls for enhanced naval patrols reflect the industry’s scramble to adapt. For Western policymakers and conservative thinkers, these developments reinforce the need for strong deterrence and robust maritime security. The possible fusion of piracy with extremist groups represents a direct threat not only to commercial interests but also to the rule of law and freedom of navigation—core tenets of American strategic values. Human Impact: Crew Rescued, Anxiety Remains Latsco Marine Management, the operator of the Hellas Aphrodite, confirmed that all 24 crew members are safe and accounted for. Yet the ordeal leaves lingering psychological scars, and the specter of future attacks looms over seafarers and their families. The immediate resolution is cold comfort against a backdrop of escalating criminal sophistication. The episode also shines a light on the resilience and professionalism of multinational crews, whose vigilance and training likely averted tragedy. As the situation develops, shipping executives, insurers, and governments must reexamine crisis protocols and international cooperation. The apparent revival of Somali piracy—now emboldened by radical alliances—demands a policy response that is both agile and uncompromising. The days when piracy was dismissed as a relic of the past are over; every vessel in the region could be a target, and every incident a test of global resolve. Sources: Enikos Tyler Durden ZeroHedge Image

Former First Lady Michelle Obama joined Jenna Bush Hager on Today with Jenna & Friends on November 5. Michelle and Jenna reminisced about the first time Sasha and Malia Obama visited the White House with their mother. Jenna remembered the day and shared a photo of the Obama girls alongside Jenna and her twin sister Barbara Bush Pierce. Michelle praised the former First Daughters for their kindness and for making her young girls feel at home. Michelle said she could feel Jenna and Barbara’s empathetic spirit during that very first meeting. “The fact that you guys took the time and showed them all the secret little fun things that little girls did, you really made them feel loved and seen. I’ve said this to you before, but I am forever grateful for you being that role model to them.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by TODAY with Jenna & Friends (@jennaandfriends) Michelle Obama’s Words Touched Jenna Bush Hager’s Heart “It’s a pleasure to be with you, again. I am so proud of you, really so proud of you and Barbara for being the gracious women that you are in the world, just showing up every single day,” Michelle said of Jenna and Michelle. Jenna Bush Hager began to tear up while talking with Michelle Obama. “Now, I’m crying. You know I cry at a drop. That’s the loveliest for you to share that with me,” Jenna said. Seeing Michelle Obama and Jenna Bush Hager having such a kind and loving conversation made many people happy. “What it looks like when Democrats and Republicans can literally reach across the table in kindness, respect, and genuine connection through what is common and shared in the human experience of life,” someone wrote. “Every segment with these two beauties had me in tears today! THIS is the America I love…grace, kindness, caring for each other. May this remind all of us that the real way forward is love, not hate,” another person agreed. This story’s featured image is by Charles Ommanney/Getty Images. The post Michelle Obama Brings Jenna Bush Hager To Tears During “Today Show” Appearance appeared first on InspireMore.

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