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| SCOTUS to review affirmative action admission policies at Harvard, UNC | | The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pair of cases that may result in the striking down of race-based affirmative action programs in higher education. In an orders list released Monday morning, the high court agreed to hear Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, consolidating the two cases. The advocacy group contends that Harvard's undergraduate admissions system is discriminatory to Asian American students, while UNC's admissions policies are discriminatory to Asian American and white students. |
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| Trans-identified swimmer wins 2 more races at meet against Harvard women | | Trans-identified swimmer Lia Thomas of the University of Pennsylvania won the 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle races against Harvard during the weekend, days after the NCAA unveiled a new policy allowing each sport to determine its policies regarding the participation of trans-identified athletes. The NCAA and USA Swimming persist in affirming support for biological males who identify as females participating in women's athletics, with USA Swimming stating it "firmly believes in inclusivity and the opportunity for all athletes to experience the sport of swimming in a manner that is consistent with their gender identity and expression." |
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| Op-ed: Don’t dis the Old Testament | | Author Robin Schumacher writes about the many misconceptions people have regarding the Old Testament, including that it should be relegated to the shadows as it has been superseded by the New Testament. Explaining the faults in that logic, Schumacher defends the relevance of the Old Testament in today's modern world and highlights how to contextualize the Old Testament while putting its principles into practice today. In highlighting the importance of the Old Testament, Schumacher reminds readers that, not only does it offer practical reminders for godly living, but Jesus is its literal fulfillment. Click to keep reading. |
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| Supreme Court won't speed up Texas abortion law challenge | | The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected abortion providers’ request to accelerate the ongoing challenge to Texas' heartbeat abortion ban by ordering a federal appeals court to return the case to a federal judge. The case will now go to the Texas Supreme Court. The Texas Heartbeat Act, which took effect last September, bans most abortions after a baby's heartbeat can be detected. |
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| WATCH: Hymn writer Getty talks corporate worship, biblical grounding | | In this video interview with The Christian Post, hymn writer Keith Getty discusses his new album, corporate worship, and his burden for the Church. "We've got to work harder ... We've got to make sure that our families are more biblical than ever before," he urges. Click to watch the full interview. |
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| South Dakota House committee rejects bill to 'restore protections for prayer in schools' | | South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s bill that would require public schools to set aside time for students to pray every morning if they so choose has been rejected by the Republican-controlled House committee, reportedly due to pressure from education groups. Rep. Will Mortenson, a Republican, questioned the bill, saying, "Maybe it’s me, but I view prayer as something that is personal and not performative." |
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| History, heritage, culture: Puerto Rico is back after years of challenges | | One of Puerto Rico’s strongest assets is its history, heritage and culture. The U.S. territory is leaning into these strengths by developing a strategy aimed at sharing its charm, writes Dennis Lennox. "For us, the strength of our strategy is amplifying all there is to do beyond our beautiful Caribbean beaches. We are here in the historic city of Old San Juan, where you can explore the cobblestone streets and walk where Columbus and Ponce de Leon once ventured," Discover Puerto Rico CEO Brad Dean explains. |
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| CP Voices: A year of Biden’s foreign policy includes blunders, chaos, suffering | | In this opinion editorial, Arielle Del Turco writes about President Biden's first year in the presidency, particularly as related to his foreign policy. Pointing to Afghanistan, Ukraine, and increasingly strained relations with some American allies, Del Turco says, "When it comes to foreign policy alone, one can’t help but think that American interests are less secure and our allies more frustrated with us than last year." |
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