Hyde Amendment Reaches 50 Years While Democrats Plan to End It
On Wednesday, the federal Hyde Amendment, which bans taxpayer-funded abortions, marked its 50th anniversary. Democrats are eyeing its repeal should they regain power in 2026 and 2028. The Hyde Amendment, introduced by Rep. Henry Hyde (R-IL) and enacted in 1976, emerged from the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized […]
Bishop in Virginia Calls on Catholics to Oppose Abortion Amendment
Bishop Urges Vote Against Abortion Amendment in Virginia Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Arlington diocese in Virginia is calling on Catholics to reject a proposed constitutional amendment concerning abortion, labeling it as “extreme” and “unnecessary.” In a video shared by Catholics Vote No, Burbidge discussed “two dangerous ballot initiatives” and highlighted one of them, […]
Trump’s media ban from CNN and Politico leads to First Amendment lawsuit
An attorney from a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the First Amendment believes President Donald Trump may struggle in a legal dispute with three media companies that he has barred from the White House. Following Trump’s announcement on Friday that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were banned from the White House, he was met with […]
5th Circuit: Federal Prohibition on Handgun Sales Across State Lines Contradicts the Second Amendment
Federal Ban on Interstate Handgun Sales Ruled Unconstitutional On Friday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit determined that the federal prohibition against interstate handgun sales goes against the Second Amendment. The CQ Almanac mentioned that this ban originated from the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, which was […]
Clarence Thomas: The Second Amendment ‘Presumes a Right, It Doesn’t Provide a Right’
Justice Thomas Discusses Second Amendment Rights In a conversation with Sen. Ted Cruz on the Verdict podcast, Justice Clarence Thomas articulated that the Second Amendment “assumes the right, it doesn’t grant a right.” He elaborated on the idea that our rights originate from God rather than the government, emphasizing that these rights predate both the […]
Lindsay Clancy trial ignites online demands to revoke the 19th Amendment
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, it’s important to reach out for help, like contacting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Calls for the repeal of women’s voting rights are gaining traction online in the midst of the Lindsay Clancy trial, prompting some Republican women to caution […]
Inside the Hidden Strategy That Resulted in the Largest Pro-Second Amendment Decision in Nearly 90 Years
Historic Moment for Second Amendment Rights Late one night at a gun store in a small Texas town, an unusual meeting was taking place. Two men—one a state lawmaker and the other a congressional hopeful—were buying suppressors with a congressman and leaders from a pro-Second Amendment group looking on. Just hours earlier, the congressman had […]
Supreme Court Considers Proposal to Add Michigan Citizens-Only Voting Amendment to Ballot
Supreme Court Justice Orders Michigan Response on Voter ID Amendment Justice Brett Kavanaugh has instructed officials in Michigan to respond by noon on Wednesday to an emergency request related to a voter identification amendment that seeks to be included on the state’s ballot in November. This request has been made by Americans for Citizen Voting, […]
Anna Paulina Luna Reveals Influencers Paid by Foreign Entities with New Amendment — But It’s Not Really a ‘Crack Down’
Rep. Luna Advocates for Disclosure of Foreign Payments to Influencers Rep. Anna Paulina Luna from Florida is urging Americans to pay more attention to the often murky dealings of online influencers who receive payments from foreign governments to disseminate propaganda online. On Monday, Luna submitted a brief, two-page bill aimed at modifying the Foreign Agents […]
Newsom criticized for signing ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act,’ leading to First Amendment discussion
California’s New Privacy Legislation Faces Backlash California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing significant backlash for endorsing a contentious privacy bill, which critics, particularly from the GOP, have labeled the “Stop Nick Shirley Act.” This legislation seems to set the stage for a possible First Amendment conflict. The bill was originally introduced by Assembly Member Mia […]