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What It Takes to Keep Greenville County’s Courts Running
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- By Jay Gresham, Greenville County Clerk of Court
During my years as a judicial law clerk for a South Carolina Circuit Court Judge and later as Assistant Solicitor (state prosecutor) for the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, I spent a great deal of time in courtrooms. I saw judges preside over complicated cases, attorneys advocate for their clients, and jurors make decisions that could change people’s lives.
Today, as Greenville County’s Clerk of Court, I see the judicial system from a different perspective. Much of my attention is now devoted to things most people never see. How can we make court records easier for judges to access? Why are we paying for a service we no longer need? What can we do about equipment that has been neglected for years?
These questions may not sound particularly exciting, but finding practical answers to them has become one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
Broaden the Base, Lower the Rates: Is Tax Reform Coming to S.C.?
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- By Brendan Connors - SC Policy Council
On October 7, the Common Sense Tax Reform Special Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee hosted a panel of tax experts to discuss good tax policy, shedding light on potential changes coming to South Carolina’s tax code.
This was the second in a series of hearings that the subcommittee, chaired by Sen. Sean Bennett, R-Dorchester, will hold over the next few months. The panel offered differing perspectives on how to structure a fair and effective tax system, but a central theme emerged: South Carolina should broaden its tax base, eliminate exemptions, and lower tax rates.
At the subcommittee’s initial meeting on September 10, Sen. Bennett identified addressing the problems created by Act 388 of 2006 as one of the subcommittee’s primary goals.
AI Statecraft: The New Contest for National Power
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- By Robert Maginnis - The Washington Stand
Beijing’s latest move should sharpen Washington’s understanding of the AI contest. Commercial leadership matters, but the larger prize is national power: the political leverage that comes from supplying the systems other nations depend on.
On October 16, China proposed export controls covering 23 AI technologies, including models, agents, and computing clusters. The broader restrictions remain under consultation through November 15, but registration requirements for certain overseas technology transfers took effect the same day. Access through apps, websites, and cloud services would remain available.
Beijing is drawing a strategic distinction: restrict transfers of sensitive capabilities while allowing Chinese companies to expand overseas services. That approach protects its technological edge and deepens foreign dependence at the same time.
The Morrill Tariff and Its Abominable Precedents
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- By Mike Scruggs
A Cautionary Tale of Tariff Economic and Political Dangers
I am using this article to introduce my new book:
The Morrill Tariff and Its Precedents: Northern Provocation to Southern Secessions 1824-1861; Economic, Moral and Political Dangers of Tariff Systems—Leonard M. Scruggs.
There are many strong reasons why these issues are both historically and currently important.
My new book and this short article primarily address the underlying economic causes that led to Southern State Secessions in 1860 and 1861, but it is a cautionary tale regarding present US Tariff Policy and its appropriate legislative and executive administration.
Christopher Columbus - Little Known Part II
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- By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. - Arizona Today
My writing on Christopher Columbus was not only because we recognized his day a couple of weeks ago, but to share, from fact and my opinion, how the Lord guided the establishing of North America and then the 13 colonies leading to the United States of America. It seems to me schools, churches, families and just about every segment of our country has lost the fact that God ordained this country in multiple forms leading to America being the strength and influence it has been world-wide. Nations across the world depend on America for guidance and assistance without thought that doing so will give America the right to take over and run their own country. From Columbus forward, my view is that the Lord God directed the affairs of men associated with the development of our exceptional nation, and for the longest time, America recognized this fact. We appear to have lost this relationship with God, and scarcely even refer to Him as we confront the challenges and threats of today. My writing Christopher Columbus – Part I now Part II below, and quite possibly will follow with a Part III which initially I did not plan, is to shine a light on how our land became exceptional, not perfect, but so unique from inception. ~LJR
Christopher Columbus - Little Known Part I
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- By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. - Arizona Today
Two days ago, President Trump led our nation in remembrance of Christopher Columbus “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Before there were the 13 colonies there was the North American Continent to be discovered, and there was Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus was born in the City of Genoa, Spain. His family was Columbo, which is an Italian from of Colon, and Colon was Hebrew. Jews were persecuted unless they converted to Catholicism, the state-recognized religion. In this regard, Columbus was referred to as a converso. Regardless of the outward appearance, various documents, mostly Columbus’s letters and associated writings, demonstrate that Christopher Columbus maintained his Jewish beliefs, heart and spirit. He would recite the learned views of rabbis. He frequently quoted from the Tanach (the Old Testament), especially from Isaiah and Ezekiel, not an easy task, and one must appreciate that most likely these books were written in Hebrew at that time.
Mike Burkhold to Talk Fiscal Accountability at GCRW October Luncheon
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Our speaker for October is Mike Burkhold, conservative candidate for SC Comptroller General. Mike Burkhold is a Charleston-based entrepreneur; he is focused on fiscal transparency and accountability in state spending. “We’ve got a real opportunity to take the data in the state’s accounting system and create some reports and dashboards that can help every citizen, including our legislators, make better decisions about how we spend our money. There should be no mystery about where all our money goes.” Mike Burkhold to FITSNews. Burkhold’s campaign site, The Man Who Counts, publishes weekly "Follow the Money" reports analyzing public records to highlight state spending issues. https://www.burkhold.net/
Fulton Board Doxes Challenger Instead of Fixing Bad Voter Roll
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ATLANTA — A recent Georgia State Election Board (SEB) meeting revealed that the Fulton County Board of Registrations and Elections (BRE) doxed citizens who submitted challenges to invalid voter registrations. Jason Frazier, a county resident, originally requested Fulton County to make simple address corrections to invalid registrations. Instead, the county forced him to challenge the registrations and forced challengers to appear at a hearing after sending them letters stating in bold:
“Your right to vote has been challenged by Jason Frazier registered at [address] Roswell Ga. 30075.”
Putin Proposes Summit With Trump and Xi to Decide Ukraine’s Future — Without Zelensky
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- By Emmitt Barry - Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a three-way summit with President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the four-year war in Ukraine, potentially placing the country’s future in the hands of three global powers while excluding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from the discussions.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Putin raised the proposal during an October 9 telephone conversation with Trump, seeking to capitalize on improving relations between Washington and Moscow. The Kremlin has suggested holding the meeting alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18–19.
Join us THIS Sunday for the 2026 Upstate South Carolina Team Hope Walk
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- By Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA)
The 2026 HDSA Team Hope Walk - Upstate, South Carolina Takes Place Sunday, October 25th at Greer City Park Pavilion
The South Carolina Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host The 2026 Team Hope Walk - Upstate, South Carolina on Sunday, October 25th at Greer City Park Pavilion, 301 East Poinsett Street, Greer, SC. Registration starts at 12:00 PM and the event starts at 1:00 PM. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
“The walk is going to be a SUPER fun engagement event for friends and families to come out and learn more about Huntingtons disease and our organizational partners specializing in promoting mental and physical health.” - Kelsey Garcia, Walk Co-Sponsor & SC Board of Directors
Spiritual Deception of the New Age
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- By Rob Pue - Wisconsin Christian News
We are seeing the words of Scripture play out in living color before our very eyes every single day now, though the unsaved world cannot comprehend it. With all we have to contend with, it’s easy for us to get distracted, focusing on the things we see in this physical world every day, and forgetting about the invisible, spiritual world all around us. But this is where the REAL war is actually being waged.
The abominations we SEE on this earth are actually just the manifestations of intense warfare being played out in the spiritual realm. Ephesians 6 tells us, “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but...against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” There is a whole SPIRITUAL WORLD “out there” that we do not see while we live in these earthly bodies, yet it is as just as real as the ground we walk on. And these “spiritual forces of evil” are working overtime against all of us. Peter warns us to be aware of this. “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”
Why are Humans Called Apes?
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
The debate over whether humans should be categorized as 'apes' involves more than just biological classification. It sits at the intersection of taxonomics, linguistics, philosophy, and worldview framing. The following overview outlines the scientific rationale behind the classification, the primary arguments against it, and an analysis of how the terminology is used rhetorically in broader cultural discussions.
You will often hear the phrase 'humans are just apes' tossed around in scientific discussions, but the claim actually carries a lot of nuance depending on who you ask. Here is a breakdown of the technical arguments for the claim, the objections raised against it, and a look at why the phrasing itself holds such strong rhetorical weight in public debates.
6,800 Arrests in France Should be a Wake-up Call for America’s Parents
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- By USPIE
Left-wing actors and street radicals are using education systems across the West to foment a far-left political revolution
France has been convulsed with riots, as a protest by teenagers over the condition of government schools quickly grew increasingly violent.
The out-of-control students have been joined in the streets by teachers’ union members, the Socialist Party, a hard-left labor federation and followers of left-wing politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
At least 215 teenagers, 85 school staff and 715 police officers and gendarmes have been injured, with police making more than 6,800 arrests.
Two dozen educational buildings have been burned or ransacked, and more than 500 schools have been disrupted.
A Billion-Dollar Question: The Penny Is Retiring, but the Penny Tax Proposal Hasn't?
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
After voters rejected proposals in 2002, 2014 and 2024, a new $1.1 billion referendum brings familiar questions about road funding, taxpayer costs and government accountability back to the ballot.
A penny is hardly worth bending over to pick up these days. In fact, the United States Mint stopped producing pennies for general circulation in November 2025, ending a 232-year tradition because making one costs more than its face value. Yet while the federal government has decided that producing another penny is no longer worth the expense, Greenville County voters are being asked whether collecting another penny in sales tax is worth the investment. Multiply that penny by millions of taxable purchases over eight years, and suddenly Greenville County is discussing something considerably larger than loose change.
They are discussing a proposed transportation sales tax that could collect as much as $1.1 billion.
Continuing the American Tradition
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- By Robert Cathcart - SC Policy Council
Alexis DeTocqueville spoke of America as a nation of builders and innovators, a people who, rather than turning to government, work together to solve problems. In Volume II, Part II, Chapter 5 of Democracy in America he said:
"Americans of all ages, of all conditions, of all minds, constantly unite. Not only do they have commercial and industrial associations in which they all take part, but also they have a thousand other kinds:” religious, moral, serious ones, useless ones, very general and very particular ones, immense and very small ones; Americans associate to celebrate holidays, establish seminaries, build inns, erect churches, distribute books, send missionaries to the Antipodes; in this way they create hospitals, prisons, schools. If, finally, it is a matter of bringing a truth to light or of developing a sentiment with the support of a good example, they associate. Wherever, at the head of a new undertaking, you see in France the government, and in England, a great lord, count on seeing in the United States, an association. "
Kaliningrad: NATO vs Russia Tension
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- By Mike Scruggs
Russians Warn Full Military Response
Kaliningrad is a Russian exclave between Lithuania and Poland on the Baltic Sea. It is the Russian Federation’s only ice-free port in Europe and a major Russian naval and military base. On July 17, US General Chris Donahue, Commander of US Army forces in Europe, issued a statement meant to warn the Kremlin that NATO could take control of it “in a timeframe that is unheard of, ” if Russian aggression extended beyond Ukraine. In response, Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the Russian Duma (parliament) Committee on Foreign Affairs, warned that any attack on Kaliningrad would be met “with all the corresponding retaliatory measures, including nuclear weapons.”
Republicans Finding Common Ground
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- By Benton Blount - Chairman of Greenville County Council
Last Monday evening, I had the opportunity to speak at the Greenville County Republican Party’s quarterly meeting, alongside a number of our federal, state, and local elected officials and candidates.
I spent the first part of my time giving everyone an update on some of the things we’ve accomplished on County Council over the past two years, along with a look at what lies ahead, particularly when it comes to growth, development, and protecting the character of our communities.
But I also wanted to share a message that I believe is especially important as we approach the November election.
One thing I’ve always appreciated about Republicans in South Carolina is that we are a passionate, patriotic bunch of people. We care deeply about our communities, our state, and our country. And we certainly aren’t afraid to speak our minds!
Don’t Bury Your Talents
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- By Rob Pue - Wisconsin Christian News
In Matthew 23, Jesus was in the temple, giving a harsh rebuke to the Scribes and Pharisees — the religious leaders of His day. He condemned them for their hypocrisy, failing to practice what they were preaching... doing all their deeds only for the admiration of men, loving the best seats in the synagogues and being honored, yet none of them were true ministers of God. None were servants... but they sure loved being revered and served by others.
Jesus also pronounced “woe” unto the religious leaders because instead of leading people to the Kingdom of God, they were leading them astray, and as Jesus said, making them “twice the child of hell as yourselves.” He went on to call them “blind guides” and “fools,” and declared they were “straining at gnats while swallowing camels” as they neglected the most important and “weighty” matters of God’s Word. He called them “whitewashed tombs” and rebuked them again for persecuting God’s true followers.
Remembering Midway Survivor and Navy Chaplain Stanford E. Linzey Jr.
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Honoring Captain Linzey on his 106th birthday and the U.S. Navy’s 251st anniversary.
Honoring a Historic Naval Legacy and the Three-Generation Tradition of Military Chaplaincy Known as “The Five Legacy Chaplains”
WASHINGTON — On the 251st anniversary of the founding of the United States Navy, the Military Bible Association commemorates the 106th anniversary of the birth of Captain Stanford E. Linzey, Jr., CHC, USN (Ret.) (1920–2010). A survivor of the Battle of Midway and a distinguished Navy chaplain, Captain Linzey’s military service helped establish an extraordinary family tradition of faith, spiritual leadership, and ministry to America’s Armed Forces.
Born on October 13, 1920—exactly 145 years after the founding of the United States Navy—Captain Linzey entered naval service in 1939, prior to America’s entry into World War II. Serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5), he participated in two of the Pacific War’s most consequential naval engagements: the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942 and the Battle of Midway in June 1942.
Urge Your Congressman to Sign onto a Letter to Regulate Killer Kratom
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- By Eagle Forum
On the last day of September, two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate dorm rooms. Reports of kratom at both scenes have raised serious concerns about the dangers of this increasingly popular substance. Despite its growing availability and potential for abuse, kratom remains largely unregulated at the federal level. Congress can act by pressing the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to pursue stronger federal controls by making all kratom a Schedule I controlled substance.
Upstate Republican Women to Gather for Fall Celebration
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David and Celeste Vaughn will host a fourth-anniversary fall celebration for the Upstate Republican Women on October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. The gathering will take place at 103 Fox Trce in Simpsonville.
The evening will offer an opportunity to enjoy fellowship and celebrate the season. Hors d’oeuvres will be supplied by the board, and attendees are welcome to bring something to share.
Blue State Strips Homeschool Subsidy for Teaching Christian Content
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- By USPIE
Parents who home-educate or send their children to Christian private schools are at serious risk if they become dependent on government funding
A Marine veteran and mother of five is suing an Oregon school district, alleging that officials denied reimbursement for an academic curriculum solely because the books reflected a Christian worldview.
Tessa Bulzan, who left a six-figure job after an incident at her children’s school conflicted with her moral and biblical beliefs, joined Hillsboro School District’s homeschool partnership program in July 2025, according to Fox News. She says the district initially approved her Christian curriculum as academically valid before denying reimbursement months later.
Writing In Ralph Norman Is Writing Off His Own Judgment
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- By James Spurck, Publisher | Political Analysis
Ralph Norman has publicly stated his support for Darline Graham in November. His write-in supporters are asking voters to do the opposite.
The campaign to write in Ralph Norman has a Ralph Norman problem.
Those pushing his name want conservatives to reject Darline Graham in November. Yet the very man they want us to write in has publicly pledged to support her. They are campaigning against his stated choice while campaigning in his name.
In his September 2 statement on X, Norman recognized Darline’s nomination and pledged support for the Republican nominee. His stated priority included “defeating the Democrats and protecting our conservative values.”
Our Senate Seat is Not a Game of Russian Roulette
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
Risking an Annie Andrews victory through this write-in campaign is a dangerous, reckless gamble with our children’s and grandchildren’s future. The fancy memes and cutesy slogans will fade. The consequences could last for generations. Their future is too precious to rashly wager.
Trump Administration Launches National School Choice Option
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- By Joshua Arnold - The Washington Stand
Private and homeschooled K-12 students may be eligible for federal scholarships as early as next year, according to rules proposed on October 1 by the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The rules implement the “Education Freedom Tax Credit,” which “builds on” language in the 2025 Big Beautiful Bill, and they are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.
“Education freedom is the key to unlocking opportunity and success for our next generation of students,” argued U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon. “The Education Freedom Tax Credit, the largest expansion of school choice in history, will supercharge those opportunities for millions of children” and ensure “that every child has access to the education they need, not one limited by ZIP code, family income, or government?'imposed barriers.”
An Unprecedented Hearing
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- By Robert Cathcart - SC Policy Council
On Monday, September 28, three panelists selected by Governor McMaster held a first of its kind hearing to give Charleston County School District Trustee Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson the ability to refute allegations of misconduct. This was the first hearing of its type to take place, as a 2022 law authorizing the Governor to remove school board members.
This Governor and his predecessors have removed city council and county council members for similar actions in the past, but this is the first time that he has considered removing a sitting school board trustee under the new statute. The statute is broad, allowing the Governor to remove a board member for a number of different defects in their service, including chronically skipping meetings, neglecting their duties, conflicts of interest and misconduct.
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
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- By Mike Scruggs
Scriptural Theology Set to Music
A Mighty Fortress is Our God begins with the stanza:
“A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.”
Both the words and melody were written by German Reformer Martin Luther in 1527-1529 under the circumstances of hardship and persecution. The long-revered hymn is a powerful paraphrase of Psalm 46’s eleven verses and a forceful declaration that it is Jesus Christ who is our Defender and Savior.
Amended Lawsuit: GWU Allowed Antisemitism to Fester While Jewish Students Faced Threats, Harassment, and Exclusion
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- By Advocates for Faith & Freedom
Federal lawsuit details years of alleged discrimination as University repeatedly failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
WASHINGTON — Advocates for Faith & Freedom has filed a First Amended Complaint against The George Washington University, detailing a years-long pattern of antisemitic discrimination, intimidation, and harassment against Jewish and Israeli students.
The complaint details how Jewish students were threatened, physically harassed, blocked from classrooms and campus facilities, intimidated into concealing their Jewish identity, and denied equal access to educational opportunities, even as students, parents, and advocates repeatedly alerted GWU administrators to the rampant antisemitism. Despite those warnings, the complaint alleges the hostility continued.
'Young Washington' Now Available on Wonder Project’s Subscription Service Film Anchors 'Stories Worth Knowing'
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A New Wonder Project Collection Exploring the Stories Behind Familiar Names and Moments in American History and Culture
LOS ANGELES and AUSTIN, Texas — Following its theatrical and digital release this summer, Young Washington is now streaming on Wonder Project’s subscription service on Prime Video. The film anchors “Stories Worth Knowing,” a new collection spotlighting the stories behind figures and moments in American history and culture. Young Washington ranked as the No. 2 film at the domestic box office on July 4, as America marked its 250th anniversary.
“Young Washington began for me about a decade ago, when I was working in New York and couldn’t get a ticket to Hamilton. Instead, I started reading about Washington and the American Revolution, and I became fascinated by how this larger-than-life figure was actually formed,” said Young Washington director and Wonder Project founder Jon Erwin. “I discovered an incredible chapter of his early life shaped by adventure, hardship, failure, and perseverance, and I knew it was a story I wanted to tell. I’m incredibly proud that Young Washington now has a home on Wonder Project and anchors our ‘Stories Worth Knowing’ collection. The collection is rooted in a belief that has guided me from the beginning: Real stories can be more compelling than anything we could invent. I hope these stories entertain families and spark in them the same curiosity that first sent me down this path – a desire to learn more about the real people and moments at the heart of each story.”
Eagle Council 54 – Sensational Celebration of Faith, Family and Freedom
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- By Eagle Forum
Last week, grassroots activists from across the nation gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for Eagle Council 54 — our annual leadership and training conference — to celebrate our legacy of liberty! Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord (Ps. 33:12) was our theme, and the weekend was full of faith, friendship, and tons of information. Whether attendees were experiencing Eagle Council for the first time or had attended dozens of times, they came away equipped to address the most pressing issues in politics, culture, and family.
- CCV President and CEN Founder Aaron Baer Praises Trump's New Education Freedom Tax Credit
- Treasury Guidance Provides New Clarity for Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit
- Pentagon Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 2.76 Million Americans
- A Scientific Commentary on Genesis Chapter 1
- Get Connected Event Sponsored by SC Gubernatorial Candidate Alan Wilson in Greer
- Islamic Expansion in Texas
- Nebraska Volunteer Firefighter Denied Full-Time Job for Being Homeschooled
- Down the Rabbit Holes of Regionalism
- Eagle Forum Applauds Department of Education’s Restoration of Title IX
- FEMA Releases $300 Million to Protect Houses of Worship, Nonprofits
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