There’s a case to be made against the Supreme Court’s landmark 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, and Carson Holloway makes it. Sullivan, despite a bit of handwaving in the majority opinion, represented a drastic departure from previous law, one without any particular warrant in the Constitution. It was, in effect, a subsidy to the mass media, allowing...

　　The policies of the incoming administration with regard to the federal role in education, despite a great deal of fearmongering during the election season, have not yet taken shape. Though the administration nominated Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education this week, the administrations priorities in education are being assessed on the basis of statements made by candidates during the election....

　　The debate over disinformation today reveals a fundamental divide not merely between Republicans and Democrats, but between two philosophies of human nature that both trace their lineage to the Enlightenment. Those advocating government suppression of disinformation believe that individuals are products of their environment, molded by the inputs they receive. Confident that society can be perfected by carefully controlled influences,...

　　Thanksgiving: A Story of Persistence 　　This devotional was written by Kelly McFadden 　　Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. —Philippians...

　　Among conservatives, there is little doubt that higher education needs a wake-up call. Waves of antisemitism, harmful DEI initiatives, the loss of core curriculum, bloated administrations, and a general lack of direction and self-understanding plague contemporary universities. Few disagree with the diagnosis, but even fewer agree on the prescription. Some would have state legislatures take a more active role in...

　　In defiance of a higher education landscape dominated by progressive ideology, a handful of colleges are seeking to create an alternative. These institutions are following three distinct strategies. First, some religious schools, such as the University of Dallas or Colorado Christian University, have doubled down on a traditional religious identity. Second, startups such as the University of Austin (UATX) are...

　　More than a dozen states have banned DEI offices, DEI statements, and trainings in the past year and a half with varying degrees of success. Some states like Utah and Wyoming have made mostly paper changes. Other states like Texas and Florida have seen actual dismantling of DEI offices. Dismantling DEI offices limits the top-down corruption of universities. But it...

　　“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 　　I am not a naturally grateful person. 　　It is easy to thank the stranger who held the door for me, repeatedly thank the teacher who helped my child learn math, or thank my family for once again forgiving me for burning supper....

　　Judged against other world empires, the Soviet Union had a short lifespan. The communist regime did not even last a full century: only a mere sixty-nine years passed from the Russian Revolution to the dissolution of the USSR. That is one year less than the Jews’ biblical exile to Babylon. And yet, the history of some aspects of that brief...

　　A Prayer for Hope When the Holidays Trigger Painful Memories 　　By Rachel Wojo 　　Bible Reading 　　May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13 　　Listen or Read Below 　　Holidays are often painted as times of...

　　The political left lacks any subtlety in its attitudes toward free speech and the First Amendment. Indeed, whenever liberals cite the First Amendment, they inevitably argue for downgrading it from the pinnacle of constitutional provisions. Although the left once stood up for speech rights, now it seems to think of the First Amendment’s protections not as a command, but simply...

　　How Praising God Can Help You Deal with Challenges 　　By Whitney Hopler 　　Bible Reading 　　“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.” – Hebrews 13:15, NIV 　　Recently, I’ve been dealing with several serious challenges simultaneously. Thinking about all of those situations makes me feel overwhelmed....