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The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a ban on taxpayer funding for religious schools, in a narrow but significant win for the school choice movement. In the 5-4 ruling, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court essentially backed a Montana tax-credit scholarship program that gave residents up to a $150 credit for donating to private scholarship organizations, … Continued

Following accusations of widespread fraud, voter intimidation, and ballot theft in the May 12 municipal elections in Paterson, New Jersey, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced Thursday he is charging four men with voter fraud—including the vice president of the City Council and a candidate for that body. With races still undecided, control of the … Continued

So much has been said and is being said about the tragic death of George Floyd that it almost feels excessive to add to the conversation. But to continue on with the “regularly scheduled blog posts” without addressing such a significant event would also be bizarre. Many people have already written on how tragic and … Continued

In the latest of many cynical and highly political moves, the House of Representatives last week passed a measure that would transform the District of Columbia and make it the 51st state. “D.C.,” as it is often abbreviated by locals, is already a “state.” It is a state of corruption, crime and dysfunction. The only … Continued

The Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, originally dubbed the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, or CHAZ, never was what it proclaimed to be.  CHOP was born out of many nights of violent clashes between protesters and the Seattle Police Department, which had been ordered to protect its East Precinct from damage. Fearing escalating violence, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, … Continued

The Supreme Court shocked sensibilities in striking down the Louisiana law protecting women – a mother or a female (or male) baby needing hospital care in the case of an emergency. Chief Justice John Roberts stunned scores with his deciding vote causing pro-abortionists to celebrate. What’s next as we watch further support for activists chipping … Continued

Setting a major precedent for future parental rights cases in Texas, the state Supreme Court on Friday awarded a father full custody of his 5-year-old daughter, reversing a district court’s decision to give joint custody to a man who’s unrelated to the child. The Texas Supreme Court “reaffirmed the longstanding constitutional rules that parents are … Continued

Vice President Mike Pence is launched (and then cancelled due to COVID19) a “Faith in America” campaign, appealing to Americans of faith ahead of the 2020 presidential election. . . . “Faith in America” seeks to highlight the important role that Americans of faith play throughout the country, particularly as the nation reopens following the … Continued

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that there should be a nationwide mandate to wear face coverings to ward against the COVID-19 pandemic. Editor’s Note: Pelosi remarks that nationwide masks are “long overdue”. . . . Vice President Mike Pence offered a contrasting statement, saying Sunday that Trump will leave it to states to decide … Continued

Racially-charged threats are reportedly mounting against a black U.S. senator amid heightened political tensions nationwide over race issues and policing. . . . Editor’s Note: During a policy launch last week Senator Scott played the following voicemails: One of the callers referred to Scott as “Uncle Tim,” — a spin off the racist slur “Uncle … Continued

Iran on Monday issued an “arrest warrant” for President Trump and more than 30 other foreign officials for their role in the January killing of top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, according to the country’s Fars News Agency.   Iranian officials said “red alerts” already have been issued for Mr. Trump and 35 other officials and … Continued

Nearly two-thirds of American Christians are uncomfortable with returning to in-person worship services over coronavirus concerns, according to a recent survey. The American Enterprise Institute conducted a poll of 3,504 Americans from late May to early June, asking them about their comfort levels on returning to church.   Among respondents, 64% said they were either … Continued