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4,840 stories Updated Apr 21, 2026 Related desks: Elections National Security

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Justice Thomas and Our Rights

A reflection on Justice Clarence Thomas’s warning about progressivism, natural rights, and the enduring principle that individual freedoms are God-given and must be defended.

Robert B. Charles

Apr 20, 2026 19

434,450 Reasons to Defund Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood’s report shows rising abortions, increased funding, and shifting priorities, fueling debate over policy, ethics, and federal support.

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Apr 20, 2026 28

RECAP: Senate Holds Key Hearing on Second Amendment

A Senate hearing reignites debate over the Second Amendment, highlighting legal battles, political stakes, and the ongoing fight over gun rights in America.

Connor Martin

Apr 19, 2026 71

Democrats Pretend to Be on “Team Pope”

An analysis of tensions between Catholic teaching and modern American politics, examining debates over immigration, war, and partisan efforts to influence Catholic voters.

David P. Deavel

Apr 17, 2026 53

Democrats Want a Gas Price Panic Because They Cannot Beat Trump on Strength

Democrats are focusing on rising gas prices to shift voter attention away from national security debates, but history suggests Americans weigh leadership and global stability more heavily than short-term costs.

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Apr 17, 2026 167

New York Threatens to Throw Catholic Nuns in Jail for Not “Affirming” Transgender Ideology

Catholic nuns providing free hospice care in New York are facing legal threats over a state law, sparking a major clash between religious freedom and gender identity mandates.

Matt Lamb

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