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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After the announcement that John Boehner will step down as House speaker, eyes turned toward the next Republican who will fill the high-ranking role. With… Read More
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House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced Friday morning that he will resign from Congress at the end of October. This announcement comes one day after… Read More
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Preparation for mass during a papal visit takes water, flour, and the dedication of a group of Pennsylvania nuns hard at work in the kitchen…. Read More
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On the last day of his trip to Washington, D.C., Pope Francis arrived on Capitol Hill around 9:15 Thursday morning. Francis first met with House Speaker… Read More
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During his trip to the United States, Pope Francis has chosen to dine with the underprivileged and often overlooked population of Washington, D.C.: the homeless…. Read More
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Pope Francis, with allegiance to Catholic doctrine, spoke out in support of religious liberty to the 11,000 ticketed guests on the South Lawn of the White… Read More
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The new term for the Supreme Court is gearing up to begin on Oct. 5. Top Supreme Court litigators Paul Clement, a former U.S. solicitor general,… Read More
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Brandon Stanton, the 31-year-old photographer behind the viral Humans of New York photo series, does not shy away from sensitive topics. On Monday, a photograph… Read More
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One photographer from the Netherlands is gaining a following for portraying babies as though they are still in the womb. Marry Fermont, 35, of Fermont… Read More
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More than 70 pro-life leaders signed a memo by the Conservative Action Project to oppose any government spending bill that provides taxpayer funding to abortion provider… Read More
