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Sebastian Gorka, national security consultant and conservative commentator, drew a striking comparison between former President Donald Trump and Jesus Christ during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference’s Summit on Ending Christian Persecution. Speaking at the Kennedy Center, Gorka described what he called a “Christ-like” moment that revealed Trump’s “self-sacrifice” and deep compassion for…

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Students across the University of California system are being told they must complete online gender ideology training—and score perfectly on it—before they can register for classes. The required SHAPE program, which stands for Sexual Harassment, Anti-Discrimination, Prevention and Education, is being implemented under state harassment prevention laws that critics say are being used to compel…

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Judges in Texas who refuse to perform same-sex weddings because of their sincerely held religious beliefs will now be protected from disciplinary action. The Texas Supreme Court has amended its judicial code of conduct to affirm that such refusals do not violate professional standards—marking a major win for religious liberty advocates across the state. The…

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The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), the state’s largest teachers union, is drawing criticism and attention ahead of its annual convention after announcing plans to host a program promoting drag culture as a form of education and activism. The 45-minute session, titled “Drag Is Not a Crime: The Past, Present, and Future of Drag,” is…

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