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Sniper Victim at Trump Rally Identified, Died Shielding His Family
The man who was shot and killed during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump has been identified as former fire chief Corey Comperatore. The Associated Press reports former fire chief’s wife told Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro that Comperatore “dove on his family to protect them.” “Corey was a girl dad. Corey was a firefighter. Corey…Elise McCue -
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How a Family Film Studio Brings a New Vision to Hollywood
The CEO of a film studio startup said Hollywood’s age-inappropriate content has created an artistic opening for the conservative movement—one that he plans to exploit. Christian McGuigan, founder of Sycamore Studios, described what he sees as a growing need for “good, true, and beautiful” storytelling in an interview with Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts. …Hudson Crozier -
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EXCLUSIVE: Secret Service Investigated Twitter User’s Apparent Joke as ‘Unusual Interest’ in Biden Family
The Secret Service opened a formal investigation of a Maine man whose social media posts showed “unusual interest” in President Joe Biden’s family, although he apparently didn’t make a serious threat of violence, according to the agency’s response to requests filed under the Freedom of Information Act by The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project. A senior…Colin Aamot -
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Want a Faith-Filled Nation Back? Build the Family
There’s a direct link between being raised in a family with a mom and dad present and a commitment to faith, according to the president and founder of Communio, a nonprofit that equips churches to work for the renewal of healthy relationships, marriages, and the family. “Many pastors don’t know that 80% of everybody sitting…Virginia Allen -
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Here’s How Biden Agency Mandates Pro-LGBTQ Language on Marriage, Gender
An Interior Department mining agency sought to purge its website and field offices of traditional language that could offend LGBTQ individuals, to comply with an executive order from President Joe Biden. Employees of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement are directed to go through all agency messaging and remove language that presumes traditional…Fred Lucas -
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Survey Shows Support for Same-Sex Marriage Declining
Support for same-sex marriage in the U.S. has fallen for the first time in nearly a decade, according to a new survey. The Public Religion Research Institute published updates to its American Values Atlas on Tuesday, revealing that public support for same-sex marriage dropped from 69% to 67% from 2022 to 2023. The last time that…S.A. McCarthy -
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Ireland Rejects Leftist Constitutional Amendments Targeting Family, Motherhood
Ireland has rejected leftist, anti-family proposals in a double referendum on amendments to the country’s Constitution. Irish voters on Saturday overwhelmingly opposed two proposed constitutional amendments that would have legally redefined marriage and motherhood. Over 1.5 million voters on the Emerald Isle showed up at the polls. The proposed Family Amendment would have changed the Irish Constitution’s definition of…S.A. McCarthy -
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Jason Kelce’s Retirement Speech Emphasizes Value of Marriage, Family
Philadelphia Eagles star center Jason Kelce on Monday tearfully announced the end of his NFL football career with a tip of the cap to his fulfillment in marriage and fatherhood. Kelce reflected on his 13 years in the NFL—all spent with the Eagles, including a win in Super Bowl 52 in 2018—and the enduring support…Mary Elise Cosgray -
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Conservative Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Back Amendment Protecting Traditional Views on Marriage
Dozens of leaders of conservative organizations planned to send a letter Friday to members of Congress demanding that the lawmakers adopt protections for religious Americans who support the traditional idea of marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The signees urged House Republicans to protect religious freedom by prioritizing passage of the…Kate Anderson -
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Dating Crisis Fuels Marriage Crisis
If you’re not looking to date this Valentine’s Day, be grateful. It’s a disaster out there. Pair the lingering effects of the sexual revolution, of a world where too often sexual pleasure is prioritized over relationships founded on love and giving, with Big Tech’s noxious dating apps, where algorithms seem far better at perpetuating singledom…Katrina Trinko -
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Hunter’s Former Partner Says China Tried to ‘Infiltrate and Compromise’ Biden Family, Obama White House
China successfully attempted to “infiltrate and compromise” the Biden family and the Obama White House, a former business associate of Hunter Biden testified Tuesday before a House committee looking into allegations of influence peddling. Tony Bobulinski, who worked with Hunter Biden before blowing the whistle on what he has alleged to be a massive influence-peddling scheme involving…Nick Pope -
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What’s the Point of Marriage?
Entire books have been written to answer the question of “Why get married?” So, it’s futile to think we can fully address the question in a few minutes. But if you’ve never asked yourself what the point of marriage is, it’s worth consideration. In the same way Scripture commands us to love God and love…Virginia Allen -
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‘Black Lives Matter at School’ Week Is a Marxist Attack on the Family, Moms for Liberty Leader Warns
As students across the United States struggle to master basic reading and math skills coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, some schools are dedicating the first week of February to “Black Lives Matter at School” in a “Week of Action.” Tina Descovich, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, urges parents to see whether their school district…Tyler O’Neil -
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If You Ran Your Family Budget Like the Government, You’d Be Broke: ‘Tax Cut’ Edition
The bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act might sound good on the surface. A closer look, however, reveals that the legislation is gimmicky, fiscally irresponsible, and misses a chance to fix work requirements for welfare. And its business tax cuts include retroactive relief alongside pro-growth tax cuts. To understand the gimmicky nature…Preston Brashers -
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House Panel Scrutinizes Key Player in Biden Family Business With China
A key player in a joint venture between Hunter Biden and one of Communist China’s largest private companies, CEFC China Energy, is scheduled to be questioned Thursday as part of the House’s impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. That key figure, Mervyn Yan, is a private equity manager and investor based in New York who…Colin Aamot -
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The Growing Ignorance of the Benefits of Marriage—and Why It’s Dangerous
A large percentage of Americans don’t know or outright disagree that marriage builds stronger families and is linked to better well-being for children, according to the annual American Family Survey. This is despite the fact that such benefits have been proven time and again. These attitudes may be due in part to nearly half of…Rachel Sheffield -
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When Marriage Becomes a Countercultural Phenomenon
I write this week as a very different man than I was when writing my last column. Then, I was merely engaged; now, after the single greatest week of my life culminated in the single greatest day and night of my life, I am married. I am filled with immense, overwhelming gratitude. My wife and…Josh Hammer -
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Supreme Court Denies Christian Family Counselor’s Challenge to Washington’s ‘Censorship’ Law
The Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a challenge to a Washington state law prohibiting counselors from engaging in conversations that encourage changes to a minor’s “sexual orientation or gender identity.” The law, adopted in 2018, threatens to fine counselors who violate it up to $5,000 and to revoke their license. The Supreme Court declined on Monday to…Katelynn Richardson -
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House Panel: FBI Singled Out ‘Pro-Life, Pro-Family’ Americans as ‘Potential Domestic Terrorists’
After 9/11, leftist journalists passionately exposed the New York City Police Department doing surveillance of mosques to try to prevent violent Muslim extremism. By contrast, they largely yawned when it was leaked in February that the FBI’s field office in Richmond, Virginia, discussed surveilling local Catholic churches to root out potential violent extremism from the…Tim Graham -
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‘Special Protection for Billionaires’? SCOTUS to Consider Settlement That Shields Sackler Family From Opioid Lawsuits
The Supreme Court on Monday will consider the legality of OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement, which shields the Sackler family—who built a multibillion-dollar fortune from their ownership of the company—from facing lawsuits over their role in the opioid crisis. Their settlement, which the government called “exceptional and unprecedented” in its breadth, would have the Sacklers provide up to…Katelynn Richardson