SecurityAnalysis
Former Wife of Al-Qaeda Operative Speaks Out on Plight of Afghan Women
Yasmine Mohammed was born and raised in Canada, but she lived a life that few Western women could fathom. The daughter of an Egyptian and… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Surge in Antisemitism Linked to Spread of Critical Race Theory
There’s a strong connection between critical social justice ideology, including critical race theory, and a rising tide of antisemitism around the globe, according to a… Read More
EducationNews
3 Teachers Now Suing Virginia School System Over Transgender Pronouns
Students in one of the nation’s wealthiest suburbs returned to school Thursday even as three teachers were in court to challenge a school district policy… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Taliban Takeover Bodes Return to Dark Ages for Afghan Women
The Taliban is trying to persuade the rest of the world that it will respect human rights, including women’s. But the women of Afghanistan aren’t buying… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Israeli Author Offers Ancient Wisdom of Genesis for Modern Problems
The Bible and the Torah have served as sources of inspiration and guidance throughout the ages. Accounts in the Book of Genesis of the Tower… Read More
SocietyCommentary
7 Takeaways From International Religious Freedom Summit
More than 30 faith traditions were represented at the inaugural International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, D.C., held between July 13 and 15. The aim… Read More
Law Analysis
British Chaplain Reported to Counterterrorism Agency After Questioning School’s ‘LGBT Stuff’
Holding to the biblical definition of male and female has cost the Rev. Bernard Randall his job. Randall served as chaplain of Trent College, a… Read More
Law Analysis
Mom Files Lawsuit After Teacher Tells Third Grader She Can’t Wear ‘Jesus Loves Me’ Mask
Mississippi mother Jennifer Booth was surprised when her 9-year-old daughter, Lydia, came home from school and told her that she was not allowed to wear… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
How This Pastor Resisted Government to Keep His Church Open During COVID-19
Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship faced extraordinary challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in liberal states such as California. Rob McCoy, senior pastor… Read More
InternationalNews
During Captive Nations Week, Heed Warnings of These 3 Victims of Communism
Survivors of communism, pro-democracy activists, and political leaders gathered in Washington on Tuesday to commemorate the annual Captive Nations Week. The four-hour summit, hosted by… Read More
SocietyCommentary
We Hear You: Supreme Court Abandons Christian Florist
Editor’s note: The Daily Signal’s audience appears flabbergasted that the Supreme Court refused to hear the case of a florist in Washington state who declined… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Don’t Force My Church to Pay for Abortions
Imagine, 75 years ago, some British officer lining up a group of young Indian children against a wall in Bombay, handing some bullets to Mahatma… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Rubio, Hobby Lobby Face Criticism After Sharing Bible Verses
What’s wrong with good old-fashioned “God and country” patriotism and referencing the Good Book? Apparently, it’s so offensive some won’t stand for it. Exhibit A… Read More
Law Analysis
I Could Lose Everything After ‘Devastating’ End to 8-Year Court Battle Over Same-Sex Wedding, Florist Says
When the Supreme Court announced July 2 that it had declined to take up florist Barronelle Stutzman’s case, it left her on the losing side… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Case of Christian Florist Shows Faith Is Under Attack in US
Is there anyone who can say what is always right and always wrong and present an unchanging standard by which all behavior can be judged?… Read More
LawNews
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal of Christian Florist in Same-Sex Wedding Case
The Supreme Court on Friday announced it had declined to review the case of a Christian florist in Washington state involving same-sex marriage, again punting… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Why ‘Red, White, and Blue’ Should Bridge Red vs. Blue Divide on Fourth of July
As John Adams—that passionate advocate of “independency”—wrote, July Fourth should be commemorated with “Pomp and Parade, with [Shows], Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Equality Act Slams the Door on Religious Freedom
The Supreme Court’s recent decision, Fulton v. Philadelphia, is justifiably getting mixed reviews. Catholic Social Services sued the city of Philadelphia, through the Philadelphia Archdiocese,… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Democrat Lawmaker Suggests Catholic Church Should Lose Tax Exemption If Pro-Aborts Denied Communion
Yet again, Democrats are outraged to discover that religious beliefs actually impact people’s actions. In the latest dust-up, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted 168-55 on… Read More
LawCommentary
Supreme Court: Religious Liberty Prevails in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia
Saturday is the six-year anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, in which the Supreme Court redefined marriage to include same-sex couples. The Supreme Court’s… Read More
PoliticsNews
IRS Denies Tax Exemption to Christian Group, Associates Bible With GOP
A top Internal Revenue Service official told a Christian group that “Bible teachings are typically affiliated” with the Republican Party as a rationale for denying… Read More
SocietyNews
Judge Rules Christian Baker Jack Phillips Must Make ‘Gender Transition’ Cake
A Colorado baker and self-described cake artist who won a 2018 victory at the Supreme Court faced a related setback this week when a state… Read More
LawCommentary
Unanimous Supreme Court Gives Win to Religious Foster Care Agency
In a unanimous judgment Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a faith-based foster care agency, saying the city of Philadelphia could not disqualify it because of its religious beliefs. The high… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Meet the Teacher Who Fought Back Against His School’s Radical Gender Policies
Editor’s note: Teacher Tanner Cross was suspended from his job as a gym teacher at Leesburg Elementary School in Virginia after he spoke out against… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Young Children Are Being Targeted With Sexual Content. The Equality Act Would Make It Worse.
Dating back to the 1860s, Americans celebrate National Children’s Day on June 13 to recognize the gift of children and need to foster their welfare… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
How John Locke Influenced the Founding, and the Advice He’d Give America Today
Arguably no philosopher had a greater influence on America’s founding than John Locke, says Joseph Loconte, director of the Center for American Studies at The… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Judge Orders Reinstatement of Suspended Gym Teacher Who Opposes Transgender Pronouns
A Virginia court ruled Tuesday that a county school system must reinstate a gym teacher it suspended for opposing proposed policies that would require all teachers to refer to students by their preferred… Read More
EducationNews
Teacher Fights Suspension for Declining to Obey School District’s Transgender Pronoun Policy
A prominent religious liberty organization is asking a Virginia school district to reverse a decision to suspend a gym teacher for not complying with pronoun… Read More
SocietyNews
FSU Settles Discrimination Suit With Student Senate President Ousted for Criticizing BLM
Florida State University settled a case with its former student Senate president who alleged he had been discriminated against because he is Catholic. Jack Denton… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
How Black Lives Matter Is Contributing to Rise in Antisemitism
Tuvia Tenenbom, a bestselling author, playwright, journalist, and founder of the Jewish Theater of New York, has traveled the world to understand increasing antisemitism. He… Read More
