5 Innovative Ideas for School Choice Reforms
Education experts proposed five innovative ideas for reforming K-12 education to free up the system for dynamic growth through the small government "School Choice" movement.
Tyler O'Neil
Op-ed contributor
Should Christian Schools Prepare Students for College or Heaven?
Catholic school experts discussed the twin goals of education reform at religious private schools, arguing that faith formation and high academic standards are equally important to a school's success.
Mormon Politician Breaks With LDS Church to Liberalize Utah's Drinking Laws
A state representative has proposed a bill to liberalize the liquor laws in Utah, despite the position of the Mormon Church that current policies should remain in place.
Petition to Deport Justin Bieber Has Over 105,000 Signatures; White House Must Respond
A petition to The White House, asking President Obama to deport Justin Bieber and revoke his green card has found over 106,000 signatures, well over the required 100,000 to merit an official response.
Did 'Satanic' Performance or Gay Marriage Lead Natalie Grant to Leave the Grammys Early?
Award-winning gospel artist Natalie Grant left the Grammys early on Sunday, refusing to say why. Bloggers speculated that she left in response to Katy Perry's "satanic" performance or because of a mass wedding of 34 couples that included homosexuals.
Is NSA Spying on Your Angry Birds Game?
The National Security Agency (NSA) has access to the personal information of millions of Americans via apps on smartphones, according to documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. A civil liberties expert denounced the misuse of this technology as a violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Statues of Jesus, Virgin Mary at New Jersey Churches Vandalized in 'Sicko' Manner, Says Official
Statues of Biblical figures recently vandalized at two Catholic churches in Vineland, N.J., were done so in such a way that seems to convey a vicious message, say authorities.
Hawaii Lawmaker Sees Marijuana Exports as the Path to Prosperity for Her State
A Hawaii legislator is advocating for legalization of marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, and export in her home state, claiming that cannabis could solve a host of problems – from schools and roads to the property tax and the overall poverty of farmers.
Christians Are Following Secular Trends in Premarital Sex, Cohabitation Outside of Marriage, Says Dating Site Survey
A new study on Christian attitudes toward dating and marriage reveals a broad acceptance for cohabitation, premarital sex and a rejection of traditional gender roles. Experts believe that many Christians following cultural trends over scripture when it comes to sex and marriage.
Church Surprised After Rented Building Is Sold to Islamic Society
A church in Australia was taken by surprise when the building it was renting for worship services for the past 14 years was sold with little notice. The building has become the first mosque in Toowoomba, Queensland.