Plus: Sen. Ted Cruz, First Amendment Win at Supreme Court in Campaign Finance Case
May 17 2022
Good morning from Washington, where Sen. Ted Cruz prevails at the Supreme Court in a big victory for political speech. Hans von Spakovsky breaks down the case. Elected leaders across the nation have work to do to prepare for the end of abortion on demand, John Stemberger writes. On the podcast, two pro-life leaders tell our Doug Blair about attacks on their organizations. Plus: China’s COVID-19 authoritarianism; the U.S. military’s recruiting dilemma; and the left’s silly historical casting. On this date in 2004, Marcia Kadish, 56, and Tanya McCloskey, 52, of Malden, Massachusetts, become America’s first legally married same-sex couple six months after the state’s highest court paves the way.
The Texas Republican wins a victory for free speech, not just for himself but other candidates who want to run for office to make a difference in the political life of our country.
Lois Anderson, executive director at Oregon Right to Life, and Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, experienced attacks on their organizations.
Because of obesity, criminal history, physical problems, drug use, or lack of a high school diploma, only 23% of Americans qualify to join the military without a waiver.
Students could face suspension for up to five days, and possibly further punishment, for referring to a fellow student according to his biological, God-given sex.
“The Bright Ages,” a book about the period from the 400s to the 1400s, highlights the stories of nonwhite minorities and women in Europe, attempting to frame them in a larger role.
