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Ralph Reed: Religious Freedom Needs to Be a ‘Priority’
Ralph Reed, the influential CEO of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, believes the issue of religious liberty will be front and center throughout the 2016… Read More
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Alabama From Defunding Planned Parenthood
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from terminating Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood on Wednesday, the Associated Press reported. Gov. Robert Bentley, R-Ala., ordered that… Read More
SocietyFeature
This Music Awards Show Honors ‘Faith, Family, and Country’
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—This past August, during an acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West announced his plan to run for president of the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Is Planned Parenthood Targeting Schoolchildren?
Why is Planned Parenthood interested in a local school board election in the battleground state of Colorado? That is what parents and voters are asking… Read More
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Thanks to Abraham Lincoln, These Young Moms and Kids Have a Home
HYATTSVILLE, MD—It’s 3 o’clock on a Monday in October, and Vianelly, a 19-year-old mother of two, is reflecting on the string of memories that led… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Multiculturalism’s Leftist Threat to the American Story
Is multiculturalism a decent if banal posture that basically boils down to respecting other cultures and getting sloshed on St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de… Read More
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Fighter Baby Born Weighing Just 1 Pound Makes Progress
A size five ring is almost as big as the hand of baby Sophia Reneigh Reynolds. Born at one pound, two ounces, Sophia spent the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
New Study Shows Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide Increases Suicide Rates
Does legalizing physician-assisted suicide lead to a drop in the suicide rate? As counterintuitive as it sounds, some advocates of assisted suicide have been making… Read More
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Texas Inspector General Says Whistleblower Prompted Planned Parenthood Probe
Stuart Bowen, the inspector general of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, told The Dallas Morning News that a whistleblower alleging Medicaid fraud at Texas… Read More
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After Being Fired for Religious Views on Sexuality, Navy Chaplain Gets His Job Back
A military chaplain who was fired from his job after being accused of misconduct was cleared of any wrongdoing, reinstated to the Navy, and now… Read More
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Planned Parenthood Abortion Provider Describes Procuring an Intact Brain as ‘Something to Strive For’
The Center for Medical Progress released its 11th video on Tuesday. The video shows a conversation between David Daleiden, the founder of the Center for… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How Marriage, Strong Families Contribute to Economic Growth
Is there a connection between strong families and a thriving economy? A new study, “Strong Families, Prosperous States,” takes a step toward answering the question. “Despite… Read More
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Baker Who Doesn’t Want to Make Wedding Cakes for Same-Sex Couples Takes His Case to Colorado Supreme Court
Another layer has unfolded for cake artist Jack Phillips. He has asked the Colorado Supreme Court to rule that the government cannot force him to… Read More
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Fla. City Ordered to Pay $290K to Church, After Church Argues It Faced Discrimination From City
Oct. 5 heralded victory for a growing Anglican church in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., as it settled a lawsuit with the Jacksonville Beach City Council. After… Read More
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Why Aren’t More GOP-Led States Defunding Planned Parenthood?
Few states have defunded Planned Parenthood in the wake of a series of damaging undercover videos, even though Republicans—who tend to be pro-life—control the governorship… Read More
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Report: Gov. Tom Wolf Received ‘Talking Points’ From Planned Parenthood Lobbyist on Undercover Videos
Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pa., received “talking points” from a Planned Parenthood lobbyist on the Center for Medical Progress’ undercover videos, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported. Wolf administration… Read More
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Some Colorado Local Governments Are Making It Difficult for Journalists, Taxpayers to See How Tax Dollars Are Spent
Some Colorado governments are modifying their data, making it difficult—or prohibitively expensive—for taxpayers and journalists to determine who is paid the highest salary or how… Read More
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Homeowners in This Ohio Town Had Their Front Yards Seized By the Government
Fort Meigs Road in Perrysburg, Ohio, is too narrow and needs widening, as almost all would agree. But homeowners along the road don’t agree with how it… Read More
SocietyCommentary
When It Comes to Prosperity and Poverty, the UN Still Doesn’t Get It
The announcement last week that Angus Deaton of Princeton University won the 2015 Nobel Prize in economics offers an opportunity to celebrate the gains the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Origins of American Think Tanks
“The Think Tank is Dead.” So predicted Michael Tanji a half-decade ago. Tanji argued that “virtual think tanks,” groups of experts tethered only by common interests and cyber-communications,… Read More
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Texas Takes on Planned Parenthood, Investigates Clinics
Inspectors from the Texas Office of the Inspector General served subpoenas for clinic records at several Planned Parenthood centers in the state on Thursday, the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How the Mets’ Daniel Murphy Has Made Sure to Put Family First
On Wednesday, Daniel Murphy continued his march through the postseason and made headlines by setting a record for hitting a home run in six consecutive… Read More
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Ohio Might Be the Next State to Defund Planned Parenthood
Ohio could become the next state to defund Planned Parenthood. The Ohio Senate approved legislation on Wednesday that would prevent state and certain federal funds from… Read More
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San Francisco Passes Resolution Upholding Sanctuary Policies Despite Kate Steinle Murder
San Francisco officials declared Tuesday that the city’s sanctuary policies would remain intact, shutting down critics who blamed the protections for enabling the high profile… Read More
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Ben Sasse Calls for ‘Ceasefire’ Between Social and Economic Conservatives
A new report by the American Enterprise Institute documents the connection between stable families and economic growth. The authors of the report, titled “Strong Families,… Read More
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His Brother Was Killed by an Illegal Immigrant in 2011. Now, He’s Angry the Senate Blocked the Sanctuary Cities Bill.
Brian McCann is angry. Two days before his brother Denny McCann’s birthday, Democrats in the Senate blocked a bill that would have withheld federal funding… Read More
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New Bill Could Bring Four-Legged Heroes Home
A proposed change to the National Defense Authorization Act would provide free flights home to military service dogs after they complete their tours of duty… Read More
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Texas Governor Defends Defunding Planned Parenthood: It’s ‘Money That They Do Not Deserve’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says that Planned Parenthood has “very serious legal issues” in Texas. A letter was sent to Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas… Read More
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Ted Cruz Delivers Speech on Sanctuary Cities: ‘Defiance of Our Laws Will No Longer Be Tolerated’
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor in support of the Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act, legislation he co-sponsored… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Why Jack Kemp’s Vision and Spirit Is Needed Again Today To Combat Liberal Class Warfare
Jack Kemp arrived on the national political scene at a time when America was sinking economically and its spirits were fading. Against that backdrop, Kemp’s… Read More
