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How America Is Boosting Religious Freedom Across the Globe
When people wonder if events like the State Department’s ministerial work, the evidence is sitting right in front of them. This time last year, Pastor Andrew Brunson was locked away under house arrest in Turkey—his fate completely uncertain. In fact, one of the most enduring memories of last July’s gathering was his daughter, Jacqueline, making…Tony Perkins -
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Netflix Sees Historic Dip in Subscribers During Same Quarter Executive Denounces Georgia’s Pro-Life Bill
Netflix’s latest quarterly report shows the streaming service giant experienced a chill in growth with its first quarterly loss of paid domestic subscribers in eight years. The dip in subscriptions came in the same quarter as Netflix’s decision to take a stance against Georgia’s pro-life “heartbeat bill.” Netflix “on Wednesday reported a loss of 126,000…Kaylee Greenlee -
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House Democrats Put Current Religious Liberty Protections Under Microscope
If you thought House Democrats would slow down after six months of LGBT-open borders-infanticide socialism, think again. Based on Tuesday’s hearing, the new majority is just warming up. Apparently, it’s not enough to try to strip away people’s privacy, speech, liberty, and dignity. Now, the left is coming for the biggest prize of all: our…Tony Perkins -
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Supreme Court Dodges Decision in Christian Bakers’ Refusal to Make Cake for Same-Sex Wedding
The Supreme Court lifted an order Monday that punished a Christian couple in Oregon who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding, telling a lower court to reconsider the dispute in light of the high court's decision last year involving another Christian baker in Colorado. The decision keeps a contentious social dispute over…Kevin Daley -
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Despite Pressure, Many Hispanics Remain Pro-Life
Hispanics and pro-life advocacy go together naturally, in no small part because of Hispanics’ Christian faith. Studies have shown that most Hispanics are religiously observant, with about 83% of them affirming a religious affiliation. More important than statistics, however, and more indicative of their views on the issue of abortion, is the emotion with which…Nayeli Riano -
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Pinterest Suspends Pro-Life Organization, Places It on Porn ‘Blocklist’
Pinterest has suspended the account of pro-life group Live Action, saying it violates the social media company’s policies on “misinformation.” Alison Centofante, director of external affairs for Live Action, tweeted about the incident last week as the organization appealed Pinterest’s decision. “LiveAction.org” is the only pro-life website included on Pinterest’s list of banned websites, Centofante…Carmel Kookogey -
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How the US Is Promoting Religious Liberty Around the World
Around the world, religious liberty remains under threat. In China, a million Uighurs Muslims are now in internment camps—and it’s not the only nation where there’s no true freedom of religion. Sam Brownback, U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom, joins us to discuss. Read the interview, posted below, or listen to the podcast:…Daniel Davis -
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Washington State May Have Triggered the Next Major Religious Liberty Case
One year ago last week, in a major religious liberty case, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Christian cake artist Jack Phillips. Yet just one year later, a floral artist in Washington state now finds herself in similar circumstances to Jack. Her case could prompt the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the matter. In…John Bursch -
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Christian Cake Baker’s Attorney: 3rd Lawsuit Is ‘Rehash’ of ‘Old Claims’
A Colorado baker is being sued for a third time for refusing to design custom cakes that he says run contrary to his religious beliefs. Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colorado—first sued in 2012 for declining to create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding because of his traditional Christian beliefs—is…Rachel del Guidice -
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Nikki Haley Calls Out Feminists’ Treatment of Pro-Life Women
“Women are expected to support choice—simply because we are women.” These were just some of the pointed remarks Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, made as keynote speaker for the Susan B. Anthony List’s 12th annual Campaign for Life Gala on June 3 at Washington, D.C.’s Andrew Mellon Auditorium. The Susan B….Kaylee Greenlee -
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Here Are 3 Gaping Errors Ilhan Omar Made in Attacking Pro-Life Advocates and Religious Liberty
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., unleashed a scathing statement on the House floor on May 22, in which she attacked conservatives and pro-life Americans, accusing them of hypocrisy and inconsistency, among other things. She was responding to the wave of pro-life bills that have recently swept state legislatures. And she was wrong, point after point. Here…Nicole Russell -
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These Are the Hollywood Studios Threatening to Boycott Georgia Over Pro-Life Law
A growing number of Hollywood studios said they will consider no longer conducting their filming business in Georgia should the heartbeat law take effect in 2020. The film industry adds about $9.5 billion to Georgia’s economy, but a variety of Hollywood studios said the heartbeat law violates Roe v. Wade and that they are considering…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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After Inviting Pro-Life Speaker, This Student Is Fighting Her Christian University
“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point,” observed writer and theologian C.S. Lewis. Hayley Tschetter, a student at a small Christian university, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, knows what this means. She stands alone today with her convictions against a university establishment trying to…Star Parker -
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Netflix Says It Will ‘Rethink’ Georgia Investments If Pro-Life Bill Takes Effect
Netflix’s chief content officer said in a statement that the company will “rethink” its Georgia-based investments should the “heartbeat bill” ever come into effect. Following the passing of Georgia’s “fetal heartbeat” abortion bill, which mandates that abortions are considered illegal beyond the point when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, entertainment industry boycotts have emerged…Matt M. Miller -
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California Democrat Proposes Tax Incentives for Hollywood Productions That Leave Pro-Life States
Turns out, California does believe in tax breaks—as long as they punish pro-lifers. One Democrat is so desperate to stop this new wave of abortion bans that she’s trying to offer incentives to any studios willing to move their productions out of places like Georgia and Alabama. Under her bill, California would sweeten the pot…Tony Perkins -
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The Wind Is Shifting Behind the Pro-Life Cause
Since 1973, when Roe v. Wade ushered in what would eventually lead to abortion on demand, including partial-birth abortion and even the failure to protect babies born alive after failed procedure, the pro-life movement has achieved few legislative victories. That may be about to change. While New York and several other states have passed statutes…Cal Thomas -
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I Had 3 Abortions. Here’s Why I’m Fully Behind Alabama’s Pro-Life Law.
Alabama rocked the news cycle with its near-total abortion ban signed by Gov. Kay Ivey last week, and to hear the mainstream media tell it, the law is human trafficking in disguise; it echoes communist-era Albania; and miscarriages will land women behind bars. What none of these stories mention is the life-crippling abortion regret that…Jessica Francavilla -
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I’ve Had 2 Abortions. Here’s Why I Support Alabama’s Pro-Life Law.
I’m an unlikely person to be supporting Alabama’s new pro-life law. I was pro-choice for many years, and as a young woman I had not one, but two abortions. Both of my abortions would have been illegal under Alabama’s new law passed last week. The law bans abortion at all stages and allows an exception…Leslie Dean -
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Religious Freedom: What’s at Stake If We Lose It
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution begins, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof … ” Fast forward almost 250 years and religious freedom is one of the most pressing issues in American culture today. Let’s take a look at some of the concerns…Genevieve Wood -
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Pennsylvania Democrat Offers Reward for Identifying Pro-Life Teens in His Video
Democratic Pennsylvania state Rep. Brian Sims filmed himself hassling and wanting to dox several teens who were praying outside an abortion clinic in April before repeating this behavior in early May. Sims filmed himself in front of a southeastern Pennsylvania Planned Parenthood in a live Facebook video posted three weeks ago. The Pennsylvania state representative…Mary Margaret Olohan