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
SocietyCommentary
Over Legal Objections, Biden Moves to Reinstate Family Planning Funds for Abortion Providers
The public comment period closed Monday for a rule proposed by the Biden administration that would roll back important provisions of the Trump administration’s 2019… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Biden Abandons Religious Freedom as First Among Rights
The Biden administration is making a stark departure from past administrations in how it talks about, and treats, religious freedom. In his remarks May 12… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
In New Book, Ken Starr Warns Religious Liberty ‘in Crisis,’ Advises How We Can Protect It
“Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty” is the provocative title of a new book by former U.S. Solicitor General… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
What You Should Know About Jack Phillips’ Latest Religious Liberty Case
Self-described cake artist Jack Phillips is again at the center of the debate over religious freedom, this time as the defendant in a state trial… Read More
Health CareNews
Biden Administration’s New Gender Identity Policy Could Force Health Professionals to Violate Conscience
President Joe Biden’s new policy redefining sex puts doctors at risk, American Principles Project President Terry Schilling told The Daily Caller News Foundation Monday. The… Read More
SocietyNews
Indiana Court Delivers Religious Freedom Victory to Catholic School
An Indiana court delivered a religious freedom victory Friday to a school in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, confirming the school’s right to ensure that staff… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
In First 100 Days, Biden Shows He’s Divider-in-Chief
The first 100 days of a president’s term can reveal a new administration’s priorities. Unfortunately, the first 100 days of the Biden administration—which the president… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Arkansas Looks to Protect Religious Liberty in State Constitution
If you adapted the old advertising slogan for the American company known for its jams, jellies, and preserves, “With a name like Smuckers, it has to… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Finnish Lawmaker Faces Jail for Sharing Bible Quote About Homosexuality
Quoting the Bible can’t land you in American prison (yet), but in Helsinki, it’s a different story. In a case that’s stunned the West, Finland’s… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Left’s Hidden Agenda in New Hate Crime Bill
The Senate is expected to vote soon on a bill touted as targeting hate crimes against Asian Americans. The legislation, authored by Sen. Mazie Hirono,… Read More
