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opinion
The Super Bowl Storyline Players Keep Repeating
The biggest game of the sports year is here: Super Bowl Sunday. The fact that this game takes place on a Sunday seems fitting for this year’s clear theme among the players preparing for the game of their lives. Amid the countless interviews, many players have said their faith is the most important thing in… -
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NOT DONE: Harmeet Dhillon Gives Update on Prosecution of Cities Church Invaders
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon doesn’t care if people who obstruct worship services call themselves journalists. They’re still going to face the full penalty of the law. “I don’t care if they’re a journalist or not. I’ve personally represented numerous journalists, and I’ve been a journalist,” Dhillon told The Daily Signal in an interview. “I… -
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Democrats Who Condemned Lemon’s Arrest Silent on the Invasion of Cities Church
Democrats loudly condemned the arrest of former CNN host Don Lemon on Friday, but they have not condemned the invasion of a Minnesota church in the middle of a service—the incident for which Lemon faces charges. Lemon, now an independent journalist, has claimed that he covered the invasion of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota,… -
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Do These Democrats Really Want to Carry Water for Don Lemon and the Church Invaders?
Last year, Democrats largely stood by Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones, who wished death on the children of his political opponent. Now, they’re carrying water for anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement agitators who invaded a church service and traumatized children. Make no mistake: When agitators invaded Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Jan. 18,… -
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How One Man Brings Hope to Persecuted Christians in Nigeria
Alex Barbir arrived to smoke rising from burned homes in the Nigerian village of Zike. More than 50 Christians were killed in an attack on the community the night before. “As soon as we were driving into the village … you can feel the tension of the atmosphere,” Barbir said. Fulani militants are reported to… -
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Daily Signal President Clashes With Ex-CNN Analyst Over Don Lemon Arrest
Daily Signal President Rob Bluey sparred with media analyst Oliver Darcy on NBC News over the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who is facing federal charges related to a church invasion in Minnesota. Lemon was on the scene with approximately 40 anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters who disrupted Sunday’s service at Cities Church… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Cities Church Responds to Don Lemon Arrest
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Cities Church, the St. Paul church invaded by agitators opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, responded Friday after federal agents arrested former CNN host Don Lemon Thursday night in Los Angeles. “We are grateful that the Department of Justice acted swiftly to protect Cities Church so that we can continue to faithfully… -
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Pastor Tells of ‘Massacre’ Under Iranian Regime
An Iranian-born pastor told The Daily Signal that four members of his family were shot in Iran during the recent protests against the regime, and that the death toll of protesters may exceed current estimates. “Just imagine if four in one family can be shot, imagine the scale of the massacre,” said Ramin Parsa, an Iranian-born… -
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The Man Who Showed That Faith and Reason Align
Many people believe that faith and reason are incompatible. Faith is for those who blindly trust what their religion tells them or what they feel is true. Reason is what we have proof for; it’s for the logical ones, and faith is for the childish and weak. This is an over-characterization, but there is truth… -
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NOT RIGHT, REVEREND: Bishop Refuses to Condemn Church Invasion
It stands to reason that leaders of the left-leaning Episcopal Church may not condemn anti-ICE agitators, but it still speaks volumes when a bishop refuses to condemn the invasion of a church service. Last weekend, a group of agitators invaded Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, taking over the sanctuary, terrifying children, and chanting, “Who… -
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FACT CHECK: Does the FACE Act Protect Churches?
After anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement agitators invaded a church in the middle of a service, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison suggested that they were protected by the First Amendment and did not violate the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, commonly known as the FACE Act. “People have a right to lift up their… -
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Persecution of Christians Has Expanded Across the Globe, Report Reveals
A new report has revealed that the persecution of Christians continues to expand worldwide, with countries like Syria, North Korea, and Nigeria driving the surge in oppression. Still, some bright spots of receding persecution have also emerged in south Asia. This week, the religious freedom monitoring organization Open Doors released its annual World Watch List, which… -
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DC Church Captures Attention of Corporate Media
A church in Washington, D.C. has gained the attention not only of hundreds of young Christians, but also the liberal media. King’s Church has a size of about 600 congregants and is located in the basement of a bar one mile from the White House. With its growth taking off during the COVID-19 pandemic, that appeared unique enough to have earned the church… -
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Antifa Bombed His Office for Being Christian and Conservative
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on “The Signal Sitdown.” Marshall is a Republican candidate in the Alabama Senate race. Nothing in this interview should be construed as an endorsement of Marshall and his campaign. The Daily Signal is a 501(c)(3) and… -
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Chloe Cole on Faith and Her Newfound Wholeness
When Chloe Cole’s brother shared the Gospel with her while she identified as a transgender male, she thought he hated her. Now, six years later, Cole has reembraced her God-given female identity and calls herself a Christian. “As I’ve matured in the world and in my faith, I have realized that he pushed back out of love,” Cole… -
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The Common Faith of Elise Stefanik and Erika Kirk
Rep. Elise Stefanik, Republican candidate running to unseat New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, announced she is pulling out of the race and will not seek reelection for her congressional seat, in which she is now serving her sixth term. It’s been a rough couple years for Stefanik. After President Donald Trump’s reelection, she was… -
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CCP Conducts Mass Arrests of Christians Days Before Christmas
Hundreds of Christians in China will likely spend Christmas in jail this year, according to a recent report. Starting on Dec. 13, the Chinese Communist Party mobilized “more than a thousand police officers, SWAT units, anti-riot forces, and firefighters” in the Zhejiang Province’s Yayang Town in Wenzhou City, raiding churches and conducting mass arrests of Christians,… -
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Little-Known Issue Contributing to Deadly Muslim Attacks on Christians in Nigeria
Persecution of Christians in Nigeria is not driven solely by religion, according to Pastor Brad Brandon. While religion plays a direct role, socio-economic issues are a significant factor contributing to the bloodshed, says Brandon, founder and CEO of Across Nigeria, a Christian organization with the mission of bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Nigeria and supporting persecuted Christians in the African… -
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6 Deadly Antisemitic Attacks and Incidents Since Oct. 7
At least 15 people are dead after two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese has called the deadly shooting an “act of terror and antisemitism.” The victims of the Sydney shooting range in age from 10 to 87, according to The Associated Press. About 40 others sustained injuries during the attack. … -
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New ‘Hate Speech’ Bill Targets Canadians’ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Left-wing Canadian lawmakers are working to introduce a new bill that would end existing protections for people of faith against prosecution under national “hate speech” laws. Canada’s Criminal Code, which bans what the government deems “hatred against any identifiable group,” contains a so-called religious exemption that protects Canadians who “in good faith” cite religious texts…