SocietyCommentary
Happy Holy Days From the Trumps
There are few things as big as President Donald Trump’s personality—but the National Christmas Tree comes close. At 50 feet, it loomed large over the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
We Hear You: Jack Phillips’ Fight at the Supreme Court ‘Is a Fight for All of Us’
Editor’s note: With the case of Jack Phillips and Masterpiece Cakeshop going before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, we thought we’d highlight some of the… Read More
LawCommentary
If a Christian Baker’s Rights Are Violated, We All Lose. Here’s Why.
Religious freedom has set our nation apart from the very beginning. Among its many benefits, religious freedom allows religious individuals and groups to make unique… Read More
SocietyNews
After Declining to Make a Wedding Cake, He’s Going to the Supreme Court. Here’s How That Journey Challenged His Faith.
LAKEWOOD, Colorado—”How did we end up at the Supreme Court? It’s a long story,” Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, told The Daily Signal. The… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Big Changes the Trumps Are Making at the White House to Celebrate Christmas
There’ve been a lot of wise men in the White House. But this Christmas, there are three more in the East Room, where the Trumps… Read More
LawCommentary
These Groups Support Gay Marriage While Backing a Cake Baker’s First Amendment Rights
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission on Dec. 5, in what will be one of the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
We Hear You: God, Faith, Prayer, Veterans, Columbus, and Originalist Judges
Editor’s note: We picked some sentiments and perspectives from The Daily Signal’s audience that seem to suit Thanksgiving weekend and what we celebrate, reflect upon,… Read More
SocietyCommentary
8 Senators Announce Support for Colonel Under Fire for Marriage Views
Air Force Col. Leland Bohannon needed reinforcements—and thanks to eight senators, he got them. The Christian combat pilot has been grounded since spring, when his… Read More
SocietyNews
2 Gay Men Explain Why They Support Baker’s Refusal to Make Same-Sex Wedding Cakes
“T.J.” and Matt are gay, but they support the Colorado bakery owner fighting a legal battle for his right, on religious grounds, to refuse to… Read More
SocietyCommentary
What Happened to Colonel Who Didn’t Want to Praise an Airman’s Same-Sex Marriage
After flying in the B-2 bomber, Air Force Col. Leland Bohannon knows a thing or two about stealth. And the attack against his faith isn’t… Read More
SocietyCommentary
School Worker Was Told She Could Be Fired If She Offered to Pray for Someone Again
It was a small sentence—”I will pray for you”— but it meant big trouble for Cony High School technician Toni Richardson. When Richardson offered that… Read More
LawCommentary
The First Amendment Protects a Dissenting Cake Baker, Not State Coercion
Does the First Amendment allow the government to force a cake baker to make custom cakes in violation of his own conscience and religious beliefs?… Read More
SocietyNews
Bill Would Protect Pro-Life Nurses Like These 3 Women
Pro-life members of Congress have introduced legislation to protect health care providers from being compelled to provide abortions under threat of losing their jobs. Rep…. Read More
SocietyNews
Christian Student Group Called ‘Hate Group’ by LGBT Students, Forced to Defend Itself in Hearing
A traditional marriage student group defended its right to exist at a Catholic university Thursday after LGBT students claimed it was a hate group. The… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Two-Thirds of Americans Believe Bakers Should Be Able to Refuse to Make Cakes for Same-Sex Weddings
With so much political tension across the country, it would probably help to sit down and have an open conversation. There’s just one problem. According… Read More
LawCommentary
ACLU Threatens to Stamp Out Diversity by Shuttering Faith-Based Adoption Agencies
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. And how is the American Civil Liberties Union celebrating? By trying to reduce the number of agencies that place… Read More
LawNews
Senate Confirms Barrett as Judge; Democrats Decline Cruz Dare to Defend Religious Liberty
Every Democrat in the Senate has an opportunity to stand for religious liberty this week in a vote to confirm a nominee for a federal… Read More
SocietyNews
Black Leaders Discuss Religious Liberty, Difference Between Civil Rights Movement and LGBT Movement
Black leaders, including a former Atlanta fire chief who was fired for his personal beliefs and an Emmy Award-winning video producer, reject the assertion of… Read More
SocietyNews
Black Church Leaders Defend Baker in Wedding Cake Case
A Colorado baker has a right not to make a wedding cake celebrating a same-sex marriage that is against his faith, and the LGBT agenda… Read More
SocietyNews
ACLU Silent on Gay Coffee Shop Owner Who Kicked Out Pro-Lifers
The American Civil Liberties Union has remained silent on the issue of a gay coffee shop owner kicking out a group of Christians, despite multiple… Read More
SocietyNews
EXCLUSIVE: Colorado Baker Asked to Make ‘Birthday Cake’ for Satan
The Christian baker in Colorado who was sued for declining to make a cake for a same-sex couple’s wedding reception received a strange request last… Read More
SocietyNews
This Couple Faces Jail Time If They Film Weddings, But Decline Same-Sex Wedding
Minnesota videographers Carl and Angel Larsen would like to film weddings. But thanks to a Minnesota law, they’re concerned that they cannot do so without… Read More
SocietyNews
Gay Coffee Shop Owner Kicks Out Pro-Life Customers
The gay owner of a coffee shop in Seattle kicked a group of Christians out of his coffee shop Sunday after declaring in obscene terms… Read More
LawCommentary
Promise Kept: Trump Administration Protects Americans’ Religious Freedom
The Justice Department fulfilled President Donald Trump’s promise to provide clear guidance on the administration’s commitment to restore robust protection of religious freedom across all… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Trump Administration Undoes Obamacare’s Egregious Assault on Religious Freedom, Conscience Rights
The Trump administration issued interim final rules Friday that will provide much-needed relief to those with moral or religious objections to one of Obamacare’s most… Read More
SocietyNews
Trump Administration Reverses Obama-Era Policies on Religious Freedom
The Trump administration came out strongly in defense of religious freedom Friday, with new legal guidance and a move to reverse one of the most… Read More
LawNews
White House Rebuts Attacks by Democrats, New York Times on Catholic Court Nominee
The White House, saying Congress should support religious freedom, came to the defense of a judicial nominee who has been attacked by Democrat senators and… Read More
SocietyNews
Documented Cases of Religious Discrimination Jump 15%
Freedom of religion isn’t as protected as some Americans may think. In fact, reported attacks on religion are increasing in the U.S. and, according to… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Trump Should Defend Life and Religious Liberty at UN General Assembly
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump will address the General Assembly of the United Nations for the first time when it opens its 72nd session. While… Read More
SocietyCommentary
I’m a T-Shirt Maker With Gay Customers and Gay Employees. I Still Was Sued.
In 2012, my promotional printing company, Hands on Originals, was approached by a customer to print a message that conflicted with my conscience. When I… Read More
