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New Poll: 43% of Likely Young Voters View Islamic Sharia Law Positively
THE CENTER SQUARE—Nearly half of likely young voters, 43%, view Islamic Sharia law positively, according to a new poll. The demographic of likely voters between the ages of 18 and 24 hold a different view than the majority of voters polled of all ages, 57%, who hold a negative view. The poll was conducted by… -
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California Public Housing Measure Could Be Used to Confiscate Church Property, Experts Say
THE WASHINGTON STAND—A state law in California ostensibly meant to make it easier for religious institutions and nonprofit colleges to rezone their property for building low-income housing for the homeless is now being used to potentially confiscate church property, according to legal experts in the Golden State. The controversy began in October 2023, when California… -
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The Slippery Slope to Euthanasia
THE WASHINGTON STAND—American culture works too hard to hide the effects of death. Trained professionals conceal dead bodies in large bags. Morgues chill corpses to prevent decay. Popular media almost always celebrates youth and health to the exclusion of death (unless it is postulating some version of animated “undeath,” such as ghosts, mummies, vampires, or… -
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Mamdani’s Antisemitism Plan Should Alarm America
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants everyone to know that his administration is serious about fighting antisemitism. Just don’t ask him to define it. His new 33-page “Strategy to Combat Antisemitism,” released Sept. 29, is packed with programs, grants, and spending. Mamdani’s administration says it has increased annual hate-crime prevention funding from $3 million… -
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2 Virginia Amendments Spark a Fight Over Life and Marriage
Summary ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Virginia Catholics are being urged to defeat two constitutional amendments on this year’s ballot that church leaders say would expand abortion, redefine marriage, and undermine religious liberty. At a forum Tuesday night at the Basilica of St. Mary, Catholic leaders warned that the measures would have far-reaching consequences across the commonwealth. The statewide… -
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‘The Truth Is Pro-Life’: March for Life’s 2027 Theme to Encourage Reflection on Objective Morality
The pro-life advocacy group March for Life announced its 2027 theme, which will guide and frame the organization’s activities in the new year: “The truth is pro-life.” “Last year, our theme, ‘Life is a gift,’ spoke to the heart,” Hayden Sledge, March for Life’s chief of staff, said in a virtual press conference on Tuesday…. -
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St. Francis of Assisi Can Change You
St. Francis of Assisi changed my life. This holy man and bold follower of Jesus Christ is often reduced to nothing more than a lover of animals who spoke of peace, but he was so much more than this. First and foremost, St. Francis was captivated by Jesus and devoted his life to knowing him… -
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Virginians Could Cement Abortion in Their Constitution, So Why Not Track Abortion Outcomes?
As a physician, I don’t make any decisions without assessing my patients, reviewing the data, and ensuring I’ve considered every course of action to find the best one. Before recommending treatment, I want to know not simply whether it will work, but what complications might occur and how vulnerable my patient might be if something… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Why Ireland Is So Hostile to Israel
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Victor Davis Hanson: So, I was one-quarter Irish and one-quarter Welsh and one-half Swedish and— Jack Fowler: I think that’s 100% there. … -
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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in More Illegal Immigration, Religious Freedom Cases
The Supreme Court announced Thursday it will consider a case on the detention of illegal immigrants, as well as a case touching on religious liberty. In the case of Rhoney v. Barbosa da Cunha, justices will decide whether federal law requires the detention of illegal aliens pending their removal proceedings. The Trump administration targets illegal… -
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What Could the Supreme Court Say About the Ten Commandments in Schools?
The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to decide an issue that could be one of the most watched of the coming court term. In February, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit lifted the injunction against a Louisiana law requiring a Ten Commandments display in public school classrooms. In April, the same… -
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Catholic Bishop Calls for Month of Fasting and Prayer to Defeat Virginia Ballot Measures
Bishop Michael Burbidge is asking Catholics to spend October fasting and praying to defeat two proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution. In a video posted Tuesday, Burbidge asked Catholics to observe two weekly disciplines during the month. On Fridays, he asked them to pray the Stations of the Cross and to fast—eating only one full… -
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More Than 200 Virginia Pastors Sign Letter Opposing Constitutional Amendments
A pastoral letter that encourages Virginia voters to reject a pair of proposed amendments to the state constitution is going viral, with more than 200 signatures as of Tuesday morning, and more expected in the days ahead. The letter asks Virginians to reject both Ballot Question 1, which would enshrine the right to an abortion… -
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The Letter Virginia Pastors Want Every Voter to Read Before Nov. 3
More than 150 Virginia pastors have signed an open letter urging voters to reject two proposed constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage. The letter adds a broad coalition of Protestant voices to the growing faith-based opposition ahead of the Nov. 3 election. “We believe these two amendments must be rejected for the Commonwealth of Virginia… -
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Hollywood Feminist Makes Over Jesus to Sound Like Meryl Streep
Conservatives expressed grave concern when director Greta Gerwig happily announced that her forthcoming movie “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” would star Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan—the lion that author C.S. Lewis clearly used as a Christ figure. This kind of gender confusion gives off vibes of James Talarico announcing that God is “nonbinary.” She’s… -
Britain’s Muslim Migration Crisis Is a Warning for America
When Nick Freitas walks down a city street in the opening scene of his new documentary, recounting his days as a Green Beret, most viewers might think he’s somewhere in the Muslim world. I certainly did. He’s in Britain. And the transformation he documents there, driven by decades of mass Muslim migration and a political… -
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Episcopal Priest Claims ‘God Is Trans,’ Mary ‘Assigned’ Jesus the Wrong Gender
Leftist theologians often attempt to reinterpret Scripture to justify their political and ideological commitments, but rarely do you get so clear an example as a priest in traditional church robes declaring, “God is trans.” The Rev. Flourish Klink has recently gone viral online for a sermon he gave at the Cathedral of St. John the… -
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Bishop Makes Special Request of Catholics Before Election Day
Summary With early voting already underway in Virginia, Bishop Michael Burbidge is launching a new effort to rally Catholic opposition to two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Burbidge, who leads the Diocese of Arlington, announced on the latest episode of his “Walk Humbly” podcast that he… -
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The Secret to Catholic TV Host Fulton Sheen’s Holiness
On Thursday, the beloved American Catholic evangelist and TV host Archbishop Fulton Sheen (1895-1979) became one step closer to becoming a saint. He was beatified in St. Louis Thursday afternoon, the penultimate stage in the journey toward Catholic sainthood (also known as canonization). Sheen, who was a great theologian and philosopher in addition to his… -
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Man Behind Bars Over Death Threats to Firebrand GOP Rep and Kids
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Daily Signal has obtained the death threats made against an outspoken House Freedom Caucus member and his kids that have landed the perpetrator with an almost 10-year sentence in federal prison. The man behind the threats, 26-year-old Edwin Guerrero, was also hit with a $15,000 fine, United States Attorney Gregory…