In early 2021, Executive Order 14004 went into effect and effectively reinstated transgender-identifying servicemembers, offering individuals struggling with gender dysphoria an open door to enlist and serve under the regulations correlating to their self-identified gender. As a result of President Joe Biden's decision, military policy became an unprecedented cultural push that championed inclusivity through dynamic pronoun adoption and taxpayer-funded gender-affirming medical procedures.

It&rsquo;s back to school season, and the war for our kids is underway. Joining Host Casey Harper is Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation of Virginia, the largest and oldest pro-family advocacy organization in Virginia.
Together they discuss&hellip;
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<li>What is the state of the battle for parental rights in education?</li>
<li>What battles has President Trump won, and where are we still seeing resistance?</li>
<li>On the gender issue specifically, how is this playing out in education in Virginia and nationally? (locker rooms, transitioning kids without parental consent, etc.)</li>
<li>Why is abortion is <a href="https://www.familyfoundation.org/blog/tek3eaa067o1s3ffn25wsxb427qmsd">on the rise</a> in Virginia and the nation?</li>
</ul>

It's back to school season, and the war for our kids is underway. Joining Host Casey Harper is Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation of Virginia, the largest and oldest pro-family advocacy organization in Virginia. Together they discuss... What is the state of the battle for parental rights in education? What battles has President Trump won, and where are we still seeing resistance? On the gender issue specifically, how is this playing out in education in Virginia and nationally? (locker rooms, transitioning kids without parental consent, etc.) Why is abortion is on the rise in Virginia and the nation?

On this week&rsquo;s podcast, Jared Bridges, Editor in Chief of the Washington Stand and Bob Maginnis, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, AI expert and author join Casey Harper to discuss artificial intelligence. OpenAI&rsquo;s model broke out of the lab and hacked another model! How important is this latest Open AI &ldquo;escape&rdquo; and hacking? Is AI a good thing or a bad thing? Some are saying A.I. feels like the end of days, like Biblical prophecies coming to life. Do you agree? Given all that, should Christians be using AI?

On this week's podcast, Jared Bridges, Editor in Chief of the Washington Stand and Bob Maginnis, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, AI expert and author join Casey Harper to discuss artificial intelligence. OpenAI's model broke out of the lab and hacked another model! How important is this latest Open AI "escape" and hacking? Is AI a good thing or a bad thing? Some are saying A.I. feels like the end of days, like Biblical prophecies coming to life. Do you agree? Given all that, should Christians be using AI?

On this week's podcast, we discuss annihilationism, the view that hell is not eternal for those who reject God. Is hell real? Who is going there? Will they be there forever? What does the Bible teach?
For this discussion, host Casey Harper is joined by Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Stand, and Dr. Stephen Wellum, Editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology and Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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On this week's podcast, we discuss annihilationism, the view that hell is not eternal for those who reject God. Is hell real? Who is going there? Will they be there forever? What does the Bible teach? For this discussion, host Casey Harper is joined by Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Stand, and Dr. Stephen Wellum, Editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology and Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. You can learn more about ActsSocial <a href="https://actssocial.com/?utm_source=frc&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=frc_frontgate_2026&utm_content=banner_homepage">here</a>.

On this week's podcast, host Casey Harper discusses the rise of socialism in the U.S. NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines as the latest Democratic socialist to take public office, but now several others are cropping up. Is this a flash in the pan or a future reality in American politics? How will it affect America and in particular the Church? Casey was joined by Mark Tapscott, Veteran investigative reporter and editor Mark Tapscott of The Washington Stand along with Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action. You can learn more about ActsSocial <a href="https://actssocial.com/?utm_source=frc&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=frc_frontgate_2026&amp;utm_content=banner_homepage">here</a>.

On this week's podcast, host Casey Harper discusses the rise of socialism in the U.S. NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines as the latest Democratic socialist to take public office, but now several others are cropping up. Is this a flash in the pan or a future reality in American politics? How will it affect America and in particular the Church? Casey was joined by Mark Tapscott, Veteran investigative reporter and editor Mark Tapscott of The Washington Stand along with Matt Carpenter, Director of FRC Action. You can learn more about ActsSocial <a href="https://actssocial.com/?utm_source=frc&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=frc_frontgate_2026&utm_content=banner_homepage">here</a>.

According to a new Echelon Insights poll, Americans are more likely to support a nuclear power plant being built in their communities than an AI data center. An overwhelming 62% said they would oppose a data center, compared to just 27% who support. Nuclear power plants, on the other hand, have 34% backing and 57% opposition.

In Florida's Democratic primary on Tuesday, voters chose Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon over the establishment favorite, Alexander Vindman (famous for his testimony in the Trump impeachment trial). Nixon is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a radical organization that openly seeks to hijack the Democratic Party as a means to undermine American power. More than a member, Nixon is a DSA darling, who already has years of standout performances to her name. Below are four of the most astonishing moments from the Angie Nixon highlight reel.

Nearly 50% of American churchgoers say that they are unsure of their clergy's political affiliation. But, when attendees hear ministers, priests, or clergy members speak out on topics that are considered political, they report that they tend to hear messages against abortion, against homosexuality, and in support of Israel, according to a Pew Research poll released earlier this year. 

What do Americans value? In 2025, Gallup surveyed over 2,000 U.S. citizens, asking them to pick their three most important values from a list of 23 attributes. The results identified "family," "freedom," "health," "integrity," and "faith" as the top five American values. What was interesting was the least popular virtue. At the very bottom of the list, with a 1% value rating, was the attribute "beauty."

As China's communist regime continues to accelerate its oppression of Christian pastors and believers, a campaign to allow a persecuted pastor ailing from cancer to reunite with his family is intensifying ahead of Xi Jinping's summit with President Donald Trump in Washington in September.

A year ago this month, America was in a full-blown uproar over the radical makeover of a beloved restaurant chain known for its therapeutic chicken and dumplings. Now, 12 months after Cracker Barrel's disastrous rebrand, karma (and the unemployment office) has come calling for CEO Julie Masino. The longtime restaurant executive is out after her soulless reinvention of a nationwide classic. And Uncle Herschel's fans couldn't be happier. 

Editorial Director and Senior Writer, The Washington Stand

A former adviser to infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiring to evade public records laws and conceal government documents related to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ever had a chill run down your spine? I was on a prayer stroll this morning, enjoying the sound of my wife's worship music in my earbuds in a contemplative mood. As I walked the block, I stumbled upon a cute pedestrian bridge that traverses a small creek. What better way to enjoy time with God than this serene environment? Gently running water. A shady walk. Surely, it must be ordained! But as I walked across the bridge - at the midpoint - the enemy of all things holy stood before me: the spotted lanternfly.

Managing Editor

A coalition of parents in northern California has sued the Palo Alto Unified School District for a high school field trip to a mosque in the fall of 2025. "Students allegedly were encouraged to wear Islamic religious attire, were given Qurans, observed prayer, engaged with participants in a Quran-memorization program, and were exposed to messaging that portrayed Islam as uniquely aligned with social justice work," the August 7 complaint declares. Strikingly, not a single family involved in the lawsuit is Christian.

Senior Writer, The Washington Stand

Across the U.S., a startling statistical anomaly has quietly metastasized into a national crisis: millions of working-age males have begun ditching the workforce. They're not retiring, nor are they registering as unemployed. They simply have stopped looking for work. 

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