Maryland Moves Gender Identity Lessons From Kindergarten to Fifth Grade
Oregon Ranks Last on AUL Life List; New Jersey, Vermont Near Bottom
A new report from a leading pro-life group evaluates all 50 states on abortion, assisted suicide, and healthcare conscience protections. Americans United for Life (AUL) has published its annual “Life List,” naming Arkansas the nation’s most pro-life state for the sixth consecutive year. Arkansas Pilots Faith-Driven “10:33 Initiative” to Offer “Hand Up, Not a Handout”
Arkansas Pilots Faith-Driven “10:33 Initiative” to Offer a “Hand Up, Not a Handout” Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is promoting a new statewide effort as a “hand up, not a handout,” unveiling a pilot designed to connect residents with practical, local support.
New Jersey Public School Union to Host Drag and LGBT Promotion Events
California Requires Trevor Project Hotline on Student IDs, Sparking ‘LGBT Propaganda’ Concerns
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 727 in honor of World Mental Health Day, requiring public middle schools, high schools, and colleges in California to print contact information for The Trevor Project on student ID cards. Nearly 4 in 10 Gen Z Young Adult Women Are Religiously Unaffiliated, Study Finds
Amid growing feelings of disconnection from parents and older adults, nearly 40% of young adult women in Generation Z—those born between 1999 and 2015—now identify as religiously unaffiliated, according to new findings from Barna Research. Overall, 73% of Gen Z respondents say they believe in God or a higher power, and 47% say they believe Jesus is the only way to God. Oklahoma Drops Public School Bible Mandate After Leadership Change
The newly appointed leader of the Oklahoma State Department of Education has confirmed that a mandate requiring Bibles in public school classrooms has been dropped. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields announced that he is ending the policy.
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Police Seize 200 Explosives from Man Detained at DC Church Hosting ‘Red Mass’
A man was arrested outside a church just hours before it was scheduled to hold a “Red Mass” service, which is a traditional event attended by U.S. Supreme Court justices, and authorities found that he was in possession of 200 explosive devices. 
Alabama Church Vandalized Days After Announcing Turning Point USA Event
A church in Alabama was vandalized just days after announcing its plans to host a Turning Point USA event. The Movement Church of Madison was targeted by vandals who spray-painted the words “Bryan Dawson serves the antichrist” and “Beware his falsehoods.” 
Lawmakers Criticize DFW Airport Over Exclusion of Pastor from Interfaith Chapel Service
Texas lawmakers are urging Dallas-Fort Worth Airport to clarify its policy on chapel use following an incident where a pastor was denied access after an announced prayer service. 
Virginia Governor Directs State Officials to Block Males from Competing in Girls’ Athletics
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has directed the state’s health board to establish regulations that prohibit males who identify as female from participating in athletic events and using facilities designated for women. 
Christian Photographer Secures Victory in Fight Over Mandate to Serve Same-Sex Weddings
A federal court has ruled in favor of a Christian photographer who challenged nondiscrimination laws she believes would require her to work same-sex weddings despite her religious beliefs. This case is the most recent example of U.S. courts upholding protections for religious liberty. 
Texas AG Warns UNT After Student Harassed Over Religious Beliefs Following Charlie Kirk Shooting
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is examining whether the University of North Texas (UNT) violated state law following allegations that a student was harassed for her religious beliefs after speaking out against the celebration of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassination. In a letter dated September 19, sent to University President Harrison Keller and Dean of Students Laura Smith, Paxton outlined claims that on the day of Kirk’s death, Mary-Catherine Hallmark faced hostility for expressing her fait 
Ryan Routh Convicted in Trump Assassination Attempt, Faces Life Sentence
A jury has found Ryan Wesley Routh guilty of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump during the election campaign last year. Routh now potentially faces a life sentence in prison. 
Appeals Court Allows Trump Admin. to Block Medicaid Funds to Planned Parenthood
An appeals court panel has upheld the Trump administration’s authority to prevent Planned Parenthood Federation of America from obtaining Medicaid funds, overturning a previous lower court ruling. A three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued an order against two injunctions that had been issued by a district court, which had temporarily blocked the defunding of Planned Parenthood.
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