The U.S. Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

Iowa’s U.S. Senators and conservative activists react to U.S. Senate voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court 52 to 48.

Justice Anthony Kennedy to Retire From Supreme Court

Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy announced that he will retire from the U.S. Supreme Court effective July 31 of this year. 

Pro-Lifers Respond to Supreme Court’s NIFLA v. Becerra Decision

Pro-life leaders celebrated the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in NIFLA v. Becerra protecting crisis pregnancy centers from California’s forced speech law.

Trump Administration Takes Steps to Protect Religious Liberty

The Trump Administration took steps to protect religious liberty through conscience protection from the HHS contraceptives mandate and new DOJ guidance.

The Des Moines Register Push Polls Anti-Homeschooling Narrative

The Des Moines Register followed up years of anti-homeschooling coverage with a push poll that supports the change in Iowa’s law they advocated for.

Trump’s Religious Liberty Order Essentially Does Nothing

Shane Vander Hart: President Donald Trump’s executive order promoting free speech and religious liberty set a positive tone, but did little else.

Reaction Round-up: Gorsuch’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court

Conservative and Republican activists and elected officials applaud the Senate confirmation of Neil Gorsuch as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

Trump Fulfills Promise in Selection of Neal Gorsuch for Supreme Court

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court earned praise from both supporters and conservative critics.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-20-16 (Guest: Michael Farris)

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk to Michael Farris of the Home School Legal Defense Association as we give tribute to the late Justice Antonin Scalia.

Bobby Jindal Confirmed for 2015 Caffeinated Thoughts Briefing

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is confirmed to speak at the 2nd Annual Caffeinated Thoughts Briefing to be held on Saturday, October 31 in Des Moines, IA.

What Candidates Should Say If Supreme Court Approves Gay Marriage

Social conservative insiders were asked how GOP presidential candidates should react to the Supreme Court’s anticipated ruling on gay marriage.

Thank You for a Great First Briefing

The first Caffeinated Thoughts Briefing is in the books, we have a great foundation to build upon for next year, and there are a lot of people to thank.

Michael Farris to Speak at the Caffeinated Thoughts Briefing

Michael Farris, founder of Patrick Henry College & Home School Legal Defense Association, will be at Christian conservative event in Des Moines, IA on 9/20.

The Perils of Policing Patriarchy in the Home Schooling Community

Michael Farris of HSLDA damaged the home schooling community by the way he responded to the failure of Doug Phillips and Bill Gothard in a recent article.

Grassroots Groups Push NGA Chair Mary Fallin to End Common Core

Several grassroots groups are urging Gov. Mary Fallin (R-OK), Chair of the National Governors Association, to end the Common Core State Standards Initiative

Update: Romeike Family Given Indefinite Deferred Status, Supreme Court Declines Romeike v. Holder

Yesterday the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear the…