Friday marked a resounding victory for common sense in America — one that transcends partisan lines and speaks to the enduring values that have long defined this nation. The Supreme Court handed down two major decisions that, at their core, reaffirm the fundamental rights of parents and the rule of law and push back against the relentless march of radical ideology and judicial overreach.
Let’s start with the case out of Montgomery County, Md., where the Supreme Court sided with parents who simply wanted the right to opt their children out of elementary school lessons featuring LGBTQ-themed storybooks. The school district had introduced a slew of books, like “Pride Puppy,” “Love, Violet,” and “Born Ready," that promoted LGBTQ+ propaganda, and initially, parents could excuse their children from these lessons. But when too many families exercised that right, the woke bureaucrats slammed the door shut, refusing even to notify parents when classes would cover these topics.
A diverse coalition of parents — Muslim, Catholic, and Orthodox Christian — stood up and said, "Enough." They weren’t trying to dictate what other families’ children could read; they simply wanted to protect their own kids’ religious upbringing. The Supreme Court agreed in a 6-3 decision.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote that the Constitution “long recognized the rights of parents to direct ‘the religious upbringing’ of their children,” and that government policies cannot “substantially interfere with the religious development of children.” That’s not just a win for religious families; it’s a win for anyone who believes that parents, not bureaucrats, should have the final say in what their kids are exposed to in the classroom.
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Predictably, the left is in a panic, warning that this ruling could “leave public education in shreds.” But what’s really at stake here is the basic principle that parents have a right to raise their children according to their values. That’s not extremism; that’s common sense. For decades, schools have worked with parents on sensitive topics, offering opt-outs for sex education and controversial material. Only recently has the radical left tried to erase that partnership, insisting that it can impose its worldview on every child, no questions asked.
And the victories didn’t stop there. In another critical case, the Supreme Court put a much-needed check on the practice of activist judges issuing nationwide injunctions to block federal policies, especially on matters like birthright citizenship and executive orders. For too long, a single district judge handpicked by liberal activists could grind the entire country to a halt with the stroke of a pen, overriding the will of the people and the authority of the executive branch.
The Court’s decision restores balance, ensuring that sweeping policy changes can’t be dictated by one unelected official. That’s not just a win for any one president; it’s a win for the constitutional order and the separation of powers.
These rulings are not about scoring points for one political party or another. They’re about restoring sanity and reaffirming the rights that make this country unique. When parents can’t even decide what their own children are taught, or when a single judge can block policies nationwide, we’ve lost sight of the principles that built America. Today, the Supreme Court reminded us that those principles still matter.
The media is already touting these as conservative victories or victories for President Trump. But, I don’t see it that way. These rulings were victories for common sense, for parental rights, and for the rule of law. The radical agenda that seeks to undermine these values was dealt a serious blow, and Americans of all backgrounds, faiths, and even political beliefs should be grateful.
