Gun control advocates often claim the moral high ground. They accuse opponents of selfishly clinging to their guns and having cold hearts toward the victims of gun violence. That is exactly what happened on May 20 at a Congressional hearing on the issue. But Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) wasn’t having it. “We care about victims,” … Continue reading Congressman’s Impassioned Testimony Reveals the True Victims of Gun Control
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With one of the lowest COVID-19 case rates in the country, a 70+ percent adult vaccination rate, and widespread reopening set for June 15, the pandemic is finally on the wane in California. But Governor Gavin Newsom is still refusing to give up his “emergency powers.” “California is set to end most coronavirus restrictions on … Continue reading California Governor Gavin Newsom is Trying to Pull Off a Shocking Pandemic Power Grab
Thomas Sowell is a one-of-a-kind thinker, scholar, and commentator. Through his more than 50 books on subjects including economics, race, and intellectual history, Sowell has established himself as a premier American mind over the past half-century. In an age where sloppy thinking with a side of muddled messaging is the standard fare in our national … Continue reading New Biography Reveals Thomas Sowell’s One-of-a-Kind Career
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 court ruled in another case that the law requires him to make a cake to celebrate a gender transition. Denver District Court Judge A. Bruce Jones ruled against Jack Phillips, the Christian … Continue reading Judge Rules Christian Baker Jack Phillips Must Make ‘Gender Transition’ Cake
Nebraska’s attorney general has filed an amicus brief on behalf of 14 states in support of religious freedom in the workplace in a case out of New York state. New York’s public accommodations laws are so restrictive, the lawsuit asserts, that they prohibit a Christian photographer from even explaining on her own website that her religious beliefs … Continue reading 14 States Side With Christian Wedding Photographer Against NY’s Public Accommodations Law
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 court noted that Catholic Social Services has “long been a point of light in the city’s foster-care system” and that the agency simply wishes to be allowed to “continue serving the children of Philadelphia in a manner consistent … Continue reading Unanimous Supreme Court Gives Win to Religious Foster Care Agency
s added that the holiday, also known as “Freedom Day” and “Emancipation Day,” serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of family, because, when many of the slaves learned of their freedom, the first thing they did was set out to find their families.
On June 15 in the year 1215, English nobles compelled King John to affix his seal to a remarkable document, the Magna Carta. The event is often regarded as the kick-off to the long, 800-year march of liberty in the British Isles. As I previously explained, war and taxes played key roles in pressuring John … Continue reading The Compact That Preceded the Magna Carta
Amazon says marijuana will instead be treated like alcohol, which means “impairment checks” on the job site and testing for all drugs and alcohol after job incidents.
On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a “Big Tech Bill” that he says is designed to combat Orwellian censorship by companies such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google. The law requires companies to publicly disclose their moderation policies (something most, if not all, already do) and to stick to those policies consistently. If they don’t—or … Continue reading DeSantis ‘Big Tech Bill’ Is Actually a Step Closer to the World Orwell Feared
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