Higher Ground
Bold and Blunt: Israel, the media and the hope of peace
Too many media outlets out there look at Israel as an equal player in the world of politics with Hamas -- and antisemitism abounds.
Ex-Texas Medical Board director challenges ‘forced resignation’ over Planned Parenthood job
The former director of the Texas Medical Board is fighting to regain his job. He is accusing Republicans of forcing him out over allegations that he moonlighted as an abortionist for Planned Parenthood while overseeing it for the state.
Zimbabwean family seeks justice for brother’s death linked to abuse at Christian camp
For over 30 years, Edith Nyachuru has carried the weight of her brother's unexplained death.
Indiana University fires student newspaper adviser who refused to suppress news articles
Indiana University Bloomington has eliminated the print edition of its student newspaper and fired its adviser after he refused to prohibit news coverage during Homecoming Weekend.
New Colorado clinic offers third-trimester abortions for ‘any reason you have’
Pro-life groups rejoiced when Dr. Warren Hern retired after 50 years of performing late-term abortions in Boulder, Colorado, but now another all-trimester clinic is stepping in to fill the void.
Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs
Head Start programs that serve more than 58,000 of the nation's neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government shutdown, leaving many scrambling to figure out how to keep their doors open.
Thousands of Orthodox Jews rally in New York to protest change in Israel’s military draft rules
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews packed the streets and sidewalks for blocks around the Israeli consulate in New York City on Sunday to protest issues including a potential end of an exemption for religious students from compulsory service in Israel's military.
Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights
Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
Pope meets with board of global organization of clergy sexual abuse victims to talk zero-tolerance
Pope Leo XIV met Monday for the first time with an organization of clergy abuse survivors and advocates, who said he agreed to maintain a permanent dialogue with them as they press for a zero-tolerance for abuse policy in the Catholic Church.
Stop listening to Candace Owens
Last week, I posted to my Facebook followers: "I've been asked why some of your comments about Candace Owens have disappeared from my threads. The answer is simple: I've deleted them."
Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved ‘doctor of the poor’ as 1st saint
Pope Leo XIV canonized Venezuela's beloved "doctor of the poor" Sunday before tens of thousands of people, offering the South American nation its first saint and a reason to celebrate amid a yearslong economic crisis and new tensions with the United States.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is the most important festival of the year in India
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India - and for Hindus in particular.
Politically Unstable: The downfall of Hollywood
Over the years, Hollywood decided being woke was more important than listening to their audiences, and their downfall is being seen in real time. Thankfully, alternatives are emerging. Cara Leopardo, founder of We The Studios, joins Washington Times commentary editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss
King Charles III’s visit to Vatican marks a historic step in path of unity between two churches
The Catholic Church and Church of England, divided for centuries over issues that now include the ordination of female priests, will take a historic step on the path to unity next week when Britain's King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV pray together in the Sistine Chapel, officials said Friday.
USC declines to sign Trump administration’s anti-DEI education compact
The University of Southern California rejected Thursday the Trump administration's offer to join its Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, becoming the latest elite college to stiff-arm the agreement aimed at combating left-wing group-think in academia.
New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools
Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent announced Wednesday he is rescinding a mandate from his predecessor that forced schools to place Bibles in classrooms and incorporate the book into lesson plans for students.
Unmasked: The true horror of Christian persecution
It's hard to imagine a world in which one's decision to believe in Jesus and the Bible could lead to chaos, furor -- and even death.
Vatican report says clergy sex abuse victims need reparations and tangible sanctions to heal
The Vatican's child protection board said Thursday the Catholic Church has a moral obligation to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal, and identified financial reparations and adequate sanctions for abusers and their enablers as essential remedies.
Pope Leo urges world leaders ‘not to look the other way’ in fighting global hunger
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called on world leaders to show responsibility as he urged the international community to focus on the multitudes across the globe who face hunger, wars and misery.
Manning up: More men than women heading back to church
Newly released findings from Barna's State of the Church initiative show that 43 percent of men are attending weekly church services versus 36 percent of women and that it's the males in the Generation X and millennial age groups especially who are filling the pews.
