Forced Homeschooling Isn’t Real Homeschooling

Shane Vander Hart: Homeschooling has to be a choice so that your family can take control and structure how you do it in a way that makes sense for your family.

Governors Feel ‘Seismic Shift’ in Free Exercise Law

9th Circuit Judge: “The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo arguably represented a seismic shift in Free Exercise law.”

It’s Over

Shane Vander Hart: President Donald Trump has officially lost the Electoral College vote and the probability of it being overturned are slim and none.

Put Not Your Trust in Princes

Shane Vander Hart: In Psalm 146, King David encourages us to place our trust in One who will never let us down and who will never lead us astray.

Supreme Court Rules Texas Doesn’t Have Standing, A Win for Federalism

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s complaint filed in Texas v. Pennsylvania, et. al. is an affront to federalism, the Supreme Court was right to reject it.

Why Did Facebook ‘Unpublish’ This Church’s Page?

Facebook unpublished Grace Baptist Church’s page for violating community standards, but did not tell them what standard or how they violated it.

Labor Department Strengthens Religious Exemption for Federal Contractors

Eugene Scalia: “Religious organizations should not have to fear that acceptance of a federal contract or subcontract will require them to abandon their religious character or identity.”

Vander Hart: An Example of Shoddy Journalism

Shane Vander Hart: The national press just ran with an unverified third-hand quote and made it the lede of their story because it fits their narrative.

Vander Hart: Xavier Bacerra Is The Worst Choice for HHS

President-Elect Joe Biden’s appointment of Xavier Bacerra to head Health and Human Services is an insult to anyone who cares about religious liberty.

Vander Hart: Truth Matters

Shane Vander Hart: Let’s commit to exercise some healthy skepticism of things we see online and seek the truth regardless of where it leads.

Vander Hart: Obama’s Sage Advice for Activists

Shane Vander Hart: Barack Obama is right. Activists can use “snappy slogans” that energize their side but alienates others or they can work to build support.

Vander Hart: State Legislatures Won’t Upend the Electoral College for Trump

Shane Vander Hart: There is a magical belief that state legislatures can ignore state law after an election ends to bypass the voters’ will. They can’t.

‘Even In A Pandemic, the Constitution Cannot Be Put Away and Forgotten’

The Supreme Court offered a stinging rebuke of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 restrictions on houses of worship in “red” and “orange” zones.

Vander Hart: Christians In the Midst of Political Polarization

Shane Vander Hart: People we disagree with are created in the image of God just like we are. Because they are image-bearers, they have dignity and worth.

LGBTQ-Rights Group Wants Biden to Restrict Religious Liberty

The Human Rights Campaign wants the incoming Biden Administration to restrict religious liberty when it comes into conflict with perceived LGBTQ rights.

Introducing The Iowa Torch and What’s Changing at Caffeinated Thoughts

Shane Vander Hart introduces a new website focused on Iowa political news, The Iowa Torch, and what it means for Caffeinated Thoughts.