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October 20, 2023
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| 'There Is a Palestinian Refugee Crisis Today Because of Arab Nations': Expert |
| by TWS Staff Report |
| How should we approach Israel's ongoing conflicts from a historical perspective? Dr. A.J. Nolte, chair of the Government Graduate Program and director of the International Development M.A. Program at Regent University, sat down to discuss this and more on "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" on October 19. |
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| Will the Conservative Impulse Save the Pro-Life Cause in Ohio? |
| by Paul Teller |
| Early voting is already underway in Ohio, the nation's next abortion battleground. On November 7, as polls close, votes will be tallied to determine whether or not Ohioans decided to enshrine "an individual right to ... abortion" within their state constitution. If voters check "yes" on Issue 1, Ohio will become the fourth state in the country (joining California, Michigan, and Vermont) to elevate abortion as a constitutionally protected form of "reproductive freedom." |
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| Conservatives Warn against House Dems' Deal to Expand Temporary Speaker's Powers |
| by S.A. McCarthy |
| Congressional Democrats are offering to expand the powers of the interim Speaker of the House in exchange for more of their bills on the floor. Following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as speaker, four House Democrats from the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus offered on Friday to back expanding the authority of pro tempore Speaker Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) if he allows the Democrats to present more bills on the House floor. |
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| Outstanding - Ep. 40: Unpacking the Hamas/Israel War |
| Podcast with Joseph Backholm and Lela Gilbert |
| It's been less than two weeks since Hamas began a war on the Israeli people. Already the devastation, loss, and atrocities committed have left many at a loss for words. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by FRC Senior Fellow Lela Gilbert. Lela lived in Israel for 10 years and describes what life was like and the current situation of friends still living there. Joseph and Lela unpack the many questions surrounding the conflict: Is this attack choreographed? What is Hamas' endgame? Who is to blame? They also touch on President Biden's recent visit to Israel and the country's public response to the ongoing war. Join in this conversation to stay informed and be in prayer for all who are affected by this conflict. |
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| Federal Judge Declines to Block Oklahoma SAFE Act |
| by Joshua Arnold |
| An Oklahoma law to protect minors from the harmful effects of gender transition procedures may go into effect, Federal District Judge John Heil, of the Northern District of Oklahoma, ruled on October 5 in Poe v. Drummond. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R) had previously agreed not to enforce the law until the court ruled on its constitutionality, so Heil's decision essentially put the law into effect. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) said in a statement he was "pleased with the court's decision," adding, "Here in Oklahoma, we protect our kids. Plain and simple." |
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| Missouri AG Sues School Board for Hiding Trans Bathroom Policy from Parents |
| by S.A. McCarthy |
| Missouri's attorney general is suing a school board for hiding a controversial transgender bathroom policy from parents. The Wentzville School District's Board of Education allegedly hid its deliberations on instituting a new transgender bathroom policy to avoid input and outrage from parents, according to Attorney General Andrew Bailey's (R) office. |
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| Notre Dame Professor Defends Drag Shows |
| by S.A. McCarthy |
| A professor at a prominent Catholic university is claiming that teaching a course on drag shows is compatible with the school's Catholic mission and identity. |
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