Culture
Should Christians Support Sin Taxes?
So-called “sin taxes” have been around a very long time — a legislative tactic used to describe fees assessed to discourage vices and encourage virtue. From taxing whiskey in the late 1700s, cigarettes and tobacco beginning in the 1800s and…
Secretary-elect Markwayne Mullin: Faith, Family and Public Service
Senator Markwayne Mullin, President Trump’s choice to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, is often seen walking the halls of the U.S. Capitol wearing his signature cowboy hat and boots — and bouncing a pink rubber ball. It’s an…
Colorado March for Life is Coming This April
Mark your calendars! The third annual Colorado March for Life is Friday, April 17, at the state Capitol in Denver! The event will be co-hosted by the National March for Life and Pro-Life Colorado. This is a family-friendly day, so bring your…
New Mexico Accuses Meta of Egregious Harm to Children in Court Case
Trial proceedings in New Mexico’s court case against Meta will conclude later this month, with a judge to decide whether the beleaguered social media company violated state law by exposing minors to explicit content, social media addiction and…
The Federal Case for Ending NDAs in Child Abuse Settlements
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York have introduced federal legislation that will ban the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) designed to silence victims or anyone associated with victims of child sexual…
Rep. Michael Cloud Refutes Methodist Pastor on Theology
Scripture can both explain, amplify and inform public policy, but it’s also been known, at times, to be either misapplied or misinterpreted to make a point or advance an agenda. The Reverend Mariah Tollgaard was invited to testify on Wednesday…
Why Gen Z “Nones” Are Reconsidering Religion
Gen Z is the least religious cohort in American history. 43% of this generation born roughly between 1996 and 2012 identify as religious “nones.” While there have been many reports since Charlie Kirk’s assassination indicating increased interest…
The Clash and Tension Between Public Service & Party Platform
It’s not all that unusual for a politician to not run for re-election, but Michigan State Representative Karen Whitsett’s reason to stand down this next cycle is raising some eyebrows and garnering national attention. “I will not be seeking…
Teacher Wins $650,000 After Being Fired for Refusing to Use ‘Trans’ Pronouns
An Indiana school district will pay $650,000 for firing a music teacher who refused to use students’ incorrect and antiscientific “preferred pronouns” in violation of his sincerely held religious beliefs. John Kluge taught orchestra and music…
Loudoun County Boys Win Settlement in Title IX Case Against School District
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) settled a court case Friday with two boys it punished for asking, “Why is there a girl in the boys locker room?” The high school students sued LCPS in September after the Virginia school district tried to…