SocietyNews
In a Turkey Day ‘Recount,’ Trump Pardons Both Peas and Carrots
President Donald Trump has pardoned Peas, a 39-pound turkey that traveled all the way from South Dakota to be dubbed the 2018 National Thanksgiving Turkey…. Read More
SocietyCommentary
Washington State, ACLU Aren’t Letting Up in Crusade Against Florist’s Religious Liberty
How would you like to attend a political rally featuring President Donald Trump? How about one featuring former President Barack Obama? Even better—why don’t you… Read More
SocietyNews
What Veterans Say About Effort at Supreme Court to Remove Peace Cross War Memorial
When Jake Hill heard that an atheist activist group had sued to have a historic World War I memorial pulled down because some people were… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Good News for Americans Who Object to Obamacare’s Contraception Mandate
Those who cherish religious liberty can celebrate a major victory this week. On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services published final rules that… Read More
LawCommentary
In 1919, Mothers Designed a Cross to Remember 49 Veterans. Now the Supreme Court Will Decide If It’s Constitutional.
They came from many walks of life, the 49 boys of Prince George’s County, Maryland. Several were laborers like George Washington Farmer and William Lee—one… Read More
Law Analysis
Podcast: Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Veterans’ Cross Memorial Atheists Oppose
The Supreme Court recently announced that it will hear an appeal for a case involving a memorial cross. This large cross stands in an open… Read More
SocietyNews
Promoting Adoption, Trump Affirms Human Life for ‘Born and Unborn’
President Donald Trump called Thursday for helping children in need—both born and unborn—by supporting adoption. “Adoption affirms the inherent value of human life and signals… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Pelosi’s Top Legislative Priority Would Punish Dissenters on LGBT Issues
Nancy Pelosi made headlines last week stating that if Democrats reclaim the House of Representatives, a top agenda item will be to pass laws banning… Read More
SocietyCommentary
I’m Jewish, and I Think the Biggest Increase in Anti-Semitism Is From the Left
All my life I have reminded fellow Jews in America that we are the luckiest Jews to have ever lived in a non-Jewish country. I… Read More
SocietyCommentary
We Hear You: Remembering American History, Learning From the Russians, and Understanding Religious Freedom
Editor’s note: Our audience responded to Jarrett Stepman’s commentary on Americans’ weakening grasp on their history. Some of that feedback leads off this week’s collection of… Read More
LawNews
Hate Crimes Among Charges in Killing of 11 at Pittsburgh Synagogue
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Saturday that the Justice Department is filing federal hate crime charges that could lead to the death penalty for Robert… Read More
SocietyNews
Christian Baker Jack Phillips Asks Court to Halt New Civil Rights Prosecution
Jack Phillips, the Christian “cake artist” of Masterpiece Cakeshop fame, asked a federal court Tuesday to temporarily stop a new civil rights prosecution brought against… Read More
SocietyNews
Bakers Fined $135K Over Wedding Cake Appeal to Supreme Court
The former owners of an Oregon bakery, ordered to pay $135,000 in damages for declining to make a cake for a same-sex wedding, are appealing… Read More
SocietyNews
The American Legion Is Asking Supreme Court to Protect Cross-Shaped War Memorial
The American Legion and a Maryland planning commission are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect a cross-shaped World War I memorial, after the 4th… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Chief Who Was Fired for Marriage Views Wins Major First Amendment Victory
In a major victory for free speech, the city of Atlanta has awarded former Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran with $1.2 million after violating his First… Read More
InternationalNews
Pastor Freed by Turkey Kisses American Flag, Prays for Trump
Andrew Brunson’s first stop en route to the U.S. after being freed from house arrest in Turkey was Ramstein Air Base in Germany. There, the… Read More
SocietyNews
‘This Innocent Man of Faith Will Soon Be Home!’: Turkey Releases Jailed Pastor
An American pastor who was held for two years in Turkey for alleged terror and treason charges was released Friday. “Pastor Andrew Brunson is coming… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Christian Bakers’ Victory at UK Supreme Court Keeps Free Speech Alive
Earlier this year, Christian cake artist Jack Phillips won a resounding 7-2 victory at the Supreme Court against those who tried to force him to… Read More
SocietyNews
UK High Court Rules That Declining to Bake ‘Gay Cake’ Isn’t Discrimination
The highest court in the United Kingdom has ruled that a Christian bakery’s refusal to make a cake supporting same-sex marriage does not constitute discrimination…. Read More
SocietyAnalysis
The Daily Signal Podcast: In Britain, Free Speech at Risk
Great Britain has historically been one of the most free countries in the world. But in this hypersensitive age, free speech is coming under genuine… Read More
InternationalNews
Promoting Religious Liberty Affirms ‘Human Dignity,’ Pompeo Tells Values Voter Summit
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reaffirmed Friday that the Trump administration is committed to religious liberty, both at home and abroad. Speaking at the conservative… Read More
SocietyNews
Colorado Baker Talks About New Religious Freedom Struggle With State
Jack Phillips, owner of the Masterpiece Cakeshop, is confronting yet another struggle with the state of Colorado. This time, the state is investigating the Christian… Read More
SocietyNews
Her College Told Her Not to Give Out Bible-Themed Valentines. She Isn’t Backing Down.
Polly Olsen didn’t feel the love when she gave out handmade, Christian-themed valentines to fellow college students last Valentine’s Day, as she has for years… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
The Daily Signal Podcast: Wednesday, Sept. 6
Religious freedom is facing new threats here in America, but you don’t have to look very far overseas to see that we still have it… Read More
LawCommentary
Christian Cake Baker Turns the Tables, Sues Colorado for Anti-Religious Bias
Jack Phillips owns Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colorado, and is himself a master baker. He’s in trouble with the state of Colorado for declining to… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Colorado Officials Want to Crush Jack Phillips for Not Creating Some Cakes
For over six years now, Colorado has been on a crusade to crush Jack Phillips because state officials despise what he believes and how he… Read More
SocietyNews
Colorado Targets Christian Baker Again Despite Supreme Court’s Cake Ruling
The Colorado Civil Rights Commission is going after Christian baker Jack Phillips again, although the Masterpiece Cakeshop owner won a resounding 7-2 decision in June… Read More
SocietyNews
Sessions Calls Out Southern Poverty Law Center for Using ‘Hate Group’ Label to ‘Bully’ Conservatives
In a speech highlighting “new hostility” against religious believers in the United States, Attorney General Jeff Sessions specifically called out the Southern Poverty Law Center,… Read More
SocietyNews
Christian Student Group Sues University for Rejecting It as Official Club
After expelling several religion-based student groups from campus for “discrimination,” the University of Iowa is being sued for religious discrimination. The University of Iowa chapter… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How Religious Freedom Erodes, One Step at a Time
Last week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the formation of a new Task Force on Religious Liberty at the Department of Justice. The action came… Read More
