The World and Everything In It 9.1.25 Legal Docket on hiding a child’s gender identity, Moneybeat on a court ruling on tariffs, and History Book on the scars from Hurricane Katrina
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Sep 1, 2025 
David Bahnsen, a financial analyst and head of The Bahnsen Group, shares his insights on recent court rulings affecting tariffs and their economic implications. He discusses the tension between parental rights and school policies regarding children's gender identity, showcasing the legal complexities involved. The conversation also touches on the significant impact of Hurricane Katrina as New Orleans reflects on its 20th anniversary, emphasizing both the chaos and resilience that emerged from the disaster.
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Privacy Rules Versus Parental Rights
- California policies that bar teachers from telling parents about a student's gender identity raise First and Fourteenth Amendment issues according to plaintiffs.
- Judge Benitez found such policies harm children, parents, and teachers and blocked the Escondido rule while litigation continues.
Tension Between Student Safety And Assumed Parental Harm
- Supporters argue schools must protect students who may face harm at home, treating disclosure timing as the student's choice.
- Opponents counter that schools assume parental rejection and that child-protection laws exist for real danger.
Teachers Who Refused to Conceal Identities
- Teachers Elizabeth Mirabelli and Lori West say the district forced them to conceal students' preferred pronouns from parents, conflicting with their Christian convictions.
- They reported being shunned at work and ultimately sued with help from the Thomas More Society.