Leah Jessen is a former news reporter for The Daily Signal and graduate of The Heritage Foundation's Young Leaders Program.
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is preparing to go to court to challenge President Barack Obama’s “illegal” executive actions to restrict gun ownership. “President Obama is… Read More
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An Alabama congressman says his grandfather’s death at the hands of a mentally ill gunman shaped his views on the futility of stricter gun controls. “I… Read More
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The pro-marriage, pro-life group Focus on the Family is celebrating the 12th anniversary of Option Ultrasound, a program that rejoices in the birth of 358,000 babies who… Read More
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DES MOINES, Iowa—Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed for what he called America’s needs during a rally he led from the steps of the Iowa State Capitol…. Read More
Americans again name government as the top problem facing the United States, according to a new Gallup poll. It was the second consecutive year government ranked… Read More
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As armed, anti-government protesters continued to occupy a remote wildlife refuge in Oregon, Twitter had no shortage of commentators assessing the situation. “If you’re occupying… Read More
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A new poll shows that Americans prioritize protecting Christians’ religious freedom. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research’s poll found that 82 percent of… Read More
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For the first time, Congress will send a bill that repeals Obamacare and defunds Planned Parenthood to President Barack Obama’s desk. Republicans used the budget reconciliation process—a… Read More
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The Oregon bakers who refused to bake a same-sex couple’s wedding cake have paid over $135,000 in fines. Aaron and Melissa Klein, former owners of… Read More
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A gender identity law in Anchorage, Alaska, has met with opposition from a dozen women who say they are concerned about safety and privacy in bathrooms… Read More
