TODDLER SUSPENDED FROM NURSERY SCHOOL FOR BEING TRANSPHOBIC

Daily Mail Online

 

Toddler is kicked out of nursery 'for being transphobic' - as families blast school's 'insanity'

By NOOR QURASHI

Published: 21:10 EDT, 30 March 2025 | Updated: 09:10 EDT, 31 March 2025

 

A toddler has been kicked out of nursery after being accused of transphobia, new figures reveal.

 

The child, aged either three or four, was suspended for 'abuse against sexual orientation and gender identity', data from the Department for Education shows.

 

The offences took place in the 2022-23 academic year at a state school, according to The Telegraph.

 

Statistics indicate 94 pupils at similar primary institutions were suspended or permanently excluded for transphobia or homophobia in the same year.

 

This included ten pupils from Year 1 and three from Year 2, where the maximum age was seven, and one child was of nursery age.

 

Helen Joyce, director of advocacy at Sex Matters, said: 'Every once in a while, the extremes of gender ideology throw up a story that seems too crazy to believe, and a toddler being suspended from nursery for so-called "transphobia" or homophobia is one such example.

 

'Teachers and school leaders involved in this insanity should be ashamed of themselves for projecting adult concepts and beliefs on to such young children.'

 

Across all primary schools and state schools, the number of pupils suspended or expelled for homophobic or transphobic behaviour increased from 164 in 2021-22 to 178 in 2022-23.

 

The largest number of suspensions for this reason in 2022-23 was in Essex, with 16, followed by Birmingham, 15, Bradford, 11 and Norfolk, eight.

 

Figures began in the 2020-21 academic year.

 

Lord Young, director of the Free Speech Union, said: 'I would have thought that if your ideology is so rigid it justifies you punishing toddlers for not complying with it, that's a powerful argument for discarding it in favour of something less dogmatic.'

 

The Department for Education said: 'All pupils and staff should feel safe and protected at school and should never face violence or abuse.

 

'The Education Secretary has been clear that she expects school leaders to enforce good behaviour and we are committed to a comprehensive programme of behaviour support for schools.

 

'Our Plan for Change sets out our relentless focus on making sure every child gets the best life chances.'

 

In 2022, a Church of England school in the Isle of Wight warned a six-year-old boy's parents that he might be deemed 'transphobic' if he were to question another pupil wearing a dress.

 

Nigel and Sally Rowe have objected to the guidance being given at their two sons' Church of England school

 

Sally and Nigel Rowe, whose sons attended a Church of England school, said they received a letter from the headteacher and chair of governors which declared pupils could be designated the term if they showed 'an inability to believe a transgender person is actually a ''real'' female or male.'

 

They claimed the letter also added that refusing to use a transgender pupil's adopted name or gender appropriate pronouns would be considered 'transphobic behaviour'.

 

Transphobia rows in education came to a head in 2021 when feminist professor Kathleen Stock was 'cancelled' and forced to leave the University of Sussex in 2021.

 

Her offences included stating in 2020 that 'the claim "transwomen are women" is fiction, not literally true' and 'spaces where women undress and sleep should remain genuinely single-sex in order to protect them'.

 

Last week, Sussex was charged £585,000 for its failure to uphold free speech - the largest fine ever given to a university.

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MAKES CHANGES TO CHILD MIGRANT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM THAT LOST TRACK OF 320 THOUSAND KIDS UNDER BIDEN

New York Post

 

Trump admin makes changes to child migrant sponsorship program that lost track of 320K kids under Biden

By Jennie Taer

Published March 26, 2025, 4:20 p.m. ET

 

The US agency responsible for unaccompanied migrant children will be able to share the immigration status of the kids’ sponsors with law enforcement under the Trump administration — in a move that officials say will protect kids from trafficking and exploitation.

 

The Office for Refugee Resettlement (ORR) — an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that cares for the migrant children until they can be released — will also be allowed to deny a sponsor based solely on their immigration status, according to a notice published in the Federal Register.

 

A shocking report released in August also found that the Biden-Harris administration lost track of more than 320,000 migrant children who crossed the border without parents.

 

The change under President Trump nixes a Biden-era regulation that prohibited the agency from sharing immigration information and comes after HHS announced it would launch an investigation into thousands of cases of migrant children who may have ended up in the hands of sexual predators and human traffickers.

 

The children were also found to be working in exploitative conditions in slaughterhouses and factories because of the lax vetting policies under the former president.

 

HHS “will no longer be complicit in endangering the lives of children by allowing adults to exploit our immigration system,” an agency official told The Post.

 

Border agents release migrants who cross into the US illegally alone as kids to HHS, which helps them locate their sponsor in the US — who doesn’t have to be a family member.

 

“For too long, individuals have arranged for children to be smuggled in the United States, knowing they will be released to an adult, often without adequate vetting, creating a dangerous incentive that puts vulnerable young children at risk,” the official added.

 

By May 2024, 291,000 migrant children arrived in the US as unaccompanied minors and were released into the country with a notice to appear in immigration court, but with no way to track their whereabouts in the US, according to a 14-page report that tracked a period from October 2018 to September 2023.

 

In several egregious cases, HHS found that migrant sponsors provided fake or doctored images in their applications, but weren’t scrutinized over the phony photos.

 

“Our priority is to protect children and uphold the rule of law. We are committed to closing the loophole that encourages placing children in harm’s way.”

 

Fraudulent sponsors of migrant children will also be targeted under the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign if they’re referred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

 

The Trump administration has already taken steps to reform the program, including proposing fingerprinting and mandatory DNA checks to confirm the sponsors’ identities, increasing background checks and using facial recognition and post-release monitoring, officials previously told The Post.

PLAUD NOTEPIN: AN ACCESSIBLE AI RECORDER FOR BLIND USERS

BlindAmbition - Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Plaud NotePin – An Accessible AI Voice Recorder for Blind Users

If you’re blind or visually impaired and have struggled with taking notes or recording meetings, the Plaud NotePin might just be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. This tiny, wearable device is like a personal memory capsule – a seamless way to capture thoughts and conversations throughout your day without barriers.

In this informal review for Blind Ambition, I’ll share why the NotePin stands out as a powerful and accessible tool, thanks to its one-button design, VoiceOver-compatible app, and AI-powered transcription features.

One Button, Infinite Simplicity

Simplicity is where the Plaud NotePin shines. It’s about the size of a USB stick (51×21×11 mm) and features a single tactile button right on top. Press once to start recording, and again to stop – with haptic feedback (a buzz) confirming your action (double buzz at stop).

This straightforward design removes the common frustrations blind users face when using smartphones to record. There’s no need to navigate apps, screens, or touch gestures. You just press and go. It’s physical, intuitive, and instant.

Key benefits:

• No screen required – perfect for blind users; there’s nothing visual to navigate.
• Tactile feedback – vibrations confirm your commands, ensuring confidence.
• Grab-and-go use – clip it on, press the button, and you’re recording.

The Companion App – Accessible and Smart

Once your notes are recorded, the Plaud NotePin app (iPhone and Android) handles playback, transcription, and organisation. It’s mostly accessible with VoiceOver: key functions like reading transcripts, browsing recordings, and sharing notes work smoothly.

While some visual elements (like mind maps) and a few unlabeled buttons still need attention, the core features are easy to use. And the developers have shown willingness to improve accessibility based on user feedback.

Why the app works for blind users:

• VoiceOver friendly – integrates well with iOS’s accessibility tools.
• Organised recordings – automatically sorted by time and date.
• Searchable content – find past notes by keywords.
• Cloud sync – unlimited storage, accessible on mobile or desktop.

AI-Powered Transcripts and Summaries

After recording, your audio is transcribed automatically and can be summarised using AI. For blind users, this is a huge plus – you can read transcripts with a screen reader or Braille display, and quickly grasp the key points with AI-generated summaries.

In my experience, the transcription was highly accurate, even in meetings. It can even label different speakers. Summaries are surprisingly sharp – not just basic bullet points, but thoughtful recaps of discussions, tasks, and ideas.

Use cases include:

• Meeting minutes – auto-summarised and shareable.
• Memory refresh – quick access to what was said days ago.
• Organisation – searchable transcripts make it easy to retrieve specific content.

Powered by models like GPT-4, the summaries feel human-like rather than robotic. And if you want more detail, the full transcript is always available.

Truly Portable and Ready to Record

The NotePin weighs just ~17g and is designed for wearability. It comes with a magnetic clip, a lanyard, and a wristband, so you can carry it however you like. I preferred wearing it on a lanyard – it was easy to reach and press without digging in a pocket.

Battery life is excellent: up to 20 hours of recording on a single charge, with a standby time of 40 days. You can go for days without needing to recharge. It even comes with a magnetic charging dock – no fiddly cables or ports.

For blind users, this dedicated-device approach avoids the pitfalls of juggling multiple apps and notifications on your phone. It’s discreet, accessible, and always ready.

Final Thoughts

The Plaud NotePin is a brilliant example of how tech can empower blind and visually impaired people. Its one-button design removes barriers, while the companion app’s AI transcription and summarisation features offer next-level functionality.

Yes, the app could use a few accessibility tweaks, but overall, this is one of the most blind-friendly note-taking tools I’ve used. It’s encouraged me to take more notes and record more moments simply because it’s so effortless.

Bottom line: The Plaud NotePin combines accessible hardware with smart software to create a genuinely empowering tool. Whether you’re recording meetings, ideas, or daily thoughts, it’s like having a personal memory assistant in your pocket – ready when you are.

You can learn more or purchase it via the official Plaud NotePin product page, where they offer bundles with accessories and cloud options.

[This review is independent and has not been paid for by Plaud – the NotePin was bought by us with own money. If Plaud would like to give some products that we could offer to the blind community, we would be interested in hearing from the company.]

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GOD'S LOVE AND CARE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CHRISTIAN

Here is an excerpt from Ephesians 1

5 [e]He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, 

according to the  kind intention of His will, 

Someone quoted this to me and changed it to --  And it greatly pleased him.

I had never thought of His adopting us individually as greatly pleasing him

I had only thought of myself as one of millions, but God is bigger than that.

Ephesians 1 NASB1995 - - Bible Gateway

That gives new meaning to this verse in Psalm 1

He is like a tree
    planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
    and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.

Thank you for listening to me.

John 

FOCUS GROUP OF BLACK TRUMP SUPPORTERS SAYS THEY THINK OF DEMOCRATS AS LIARS WHO ARE ATTACKING OUR CHILDREN

Fox News

 

Focus group of Black Trump supporters say they think of Democrats as ‘liars’ who are attacking ‘our children’

An expert said that moreso than support for Trump, the major takeaway was the 'total disillusionment' these voters have with the Democratic Party

By Alexander Hall Fox News

Published March 28, 2025 5:00pm EDT

 

On Thursday, NBC News released footage from its Deciders focus group series, one where Black supporters of President Donald Trump declared they do not regret their decision to vote for him, blasting the Democratic Party instead.

 

One of the key takeaways from the 2024 election was how Trump managed to appeal to men of all races. "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker summarized that from one panel of Black men in swing states who voted for Trump, one of the biggest takeaways was that "despite some disagreements with the president about his tactics, they are standing by their vote."

 

During one portion of the panel, the focus group was asked whether they approved or disapproved of what the Trump administration has done since it took over, with five out of seven on screen showing their approval.

 

The focus group was produced in collaboration with Syracuse University, Engagious, and Sago. Margaret Talev, the director of Syracuse University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship spoke about the other major takeaways from the session.

 

Talev emphasized that this is a niche group of voters who don't represent the majority of Black men, but nonetheless, this is a group Trump targeted, thinking the party had taken them for granted.

 

"More than overwhelming support for Trump, what I heard that was so interesting was just the total disillusionment with these voters with the Democratic Party," she said.

 

Talev recalled one section of the survey which was not shown in the segment, where the panel was asked what their advice would be for the Democratic Party to recover, and one of them replied, "Quit," sparking laughter from the others.

 

Welker showed another portion of the focus group footage, where the host asked what the group thinks are the key characteristics of today’s Democratic Party.

 

"I would say, ‘liars,'" one man replied. "A lot of people doing insider trading, a lot of people working for lobbyists and not for the people. Honestly, they’ve pretty much failed at everything."

 

"I think ‘lost,’" he said, using a word to summarize the state of the party. "They are a lost group."

 

"I’d add to that, with the lying, just a bunch of false promises," another man added. "I would say ‘attack on our children,’" he said, going on to slam the Democratic Party as "just not really relatable. Just trying to sell a dream that’s not really reality."

 

"I would say ‘manipulation,’" another man replied. "To me it feels like they more want to scare you into following them than to go on what your heart really thinks should be done."

 

After a few more answers, Welker replied that it was "so revealing" to hear these responses from voters, arguing the subtext is that their votes should not be taken for granted.

 

"That’s right and if you were a Democratic strategist watching this you would be banging your head against the wall saying, ‘But what about this? But what about this? What about them?’" Talev said.

 

She went on to argue that part of this criticism comes from these men's experiences with the political system and part of it is from how they consume information, such as via memes and social media.

 

"But some of this is not that," Talev said. "Some of this is their lived experience and their frustration with what is default-assumed to be the party that should have been representing them all along."