School District Accused of Forcing Kids to Hide Bibles

An organization that provides Bible programming to public school children is suing a Washington state school district, alleging officials are improperly targeting its Christian program.
Joel Penton, CEO of LifeWise Academy, told CBN News his organization allows parents to opt-in for their kids to go off-site during lunch, recess, and other non-essential periods from public schools during the day.
“We’re not looking for fights,” Penton said. “We’re looking to teach the Bible to kids.”

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This Day in History: USSC delivers victory to pro-life group in free speech case

On January 10, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Susan B. Anthony List v. Driehaus, a pivotal case defending First Amendment rights for pro-life advocates.
The dispute arose in the 2010 midterms when Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA List), a pro-life group focused on electing anti-abortion candidates, accused Democratic Rep. Steve Driehaus of supporting taxpayer-funded abortions via his Affordable Care Act vote.
Justice Clarence Thomas’s unanimous 9-0 opinion on June 16 reversed the lower courts, establishing standing for pre-enforcement challenges.

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Women Rally At Supreme Court Steps As Justices Weigh Landmark Cases To Protect Female Athletes

“I’m optimistic that it will be in our favor, in the favor of common sense, and in the favor of the overwhelming majority of the American people.”
For the first time, the Court heard cases on whether men could compete in women’s sports. While arguments occurred inside the courtroom, a rally could be heard outside the building, where the women leading the movement made their voices heard.

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Life is a Gift

Life is a Gift invites everyone to embrace life as something to be cherished and celebrated from the very beginning.
We invite you to be swept up into this movement of joy and celebration. Watch the video and join us on Friday, January 23, 2026, as we march together in Washington, D.C., joyfully declaring to the nation: Life is a Gift.

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Religious Freedom: What’s at Stake If We Lose It

Religious freedom is more than the ‘freedom to worship’ at a synagogue, church, or mosque. It means people shouldn’t have to go against their core values and beliefs in order to conform to culture or government.
Religious freedom preserves America’s diversity, where people of different faiths, worldviews, and beliefs can peacefully live together without fear of punishment from the government.

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Wisconsin Family Action: Majority supports religious freedom constitutional amendment

Polling released today by Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) shows 55% of Wisconsin voters would support a constitutional amendment to prohibit the government from forcing churches to close in emergencies.
“Religious freedom in Wisconsin should not merely be tolerated; it should flourish.”
“We urge the Legislature to pass this amendment and send it to the people for a vote.”

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