Shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, conservative states like Kansas drew up amendments to solidify the ruling and impose more severe restrictions on abortion. But when Kansas voters rejected their state’s amendment by nearly 20 percentage points, many were wondering why more Republican voters didn’t turn out to support the measure. Straight Arrow…

Overturning Roe v. Wade was one of several rulings handed down during one of the most eventful SCOTUS terms in recent history, but it was far from the only controversial decision. The Supreme Court Miranda ruling also has far-reaching implications. In a 6-3 decision, the justices ruled that police officers can’t be sued by suspects…

FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed the Joint Terrorism Task Force is conducting a number of domestic violent extremism investigations focused on attacks or threats against churchs, pro-life organizations and pregnancy resource centers. The testimony came during the bi-annual Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing. Wray could not say exactly how many investigations are ongoing, but mentioned…

Talk of secession is brewing in one California county. San Bernardino County voters in November will decide if they want local leaders to look into what benefits would come from breaking away from the state. THe county covers more than 20,000 miles and is the largest in the country. The county covers more ground than…

President Joe Biden is signing an executive order directing the Health and Human Services secretary to help women access abortion services across state lines through Medicaid. The White House said the order is in line with what the Biden administration calls a “bedrock right” to travel across state lines to get an abortion.  It’s the…

A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill it said is a step toward codifying the Supreme Court’s recently overturned Roe v. Wade decision. Two Democrats and two Republicans wrote the Reproductive Freedom for All Act, a bill that states Americans are guaranteed the freedom to make certain reproductive decisions without undue government interference. “Essentially…

The Justice Department said federal law requires doctors in states where abortion is illegal to perform the procedure under emergency circumstances. If a doctor or hospital refuses, both could be fined nearly $120,000 per violation.  “We are closely following the new and uncertain landscape of state laws and enforcement actions, and will bring or participate…

There’s new evidence coming to light about Nicholas Roske. The 26-year-old California man was arrested for allegedly trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Recent court filings show in the weeks leading up to his arrest, Roske performed internet searches for things like: quietest semi auto rifle, assassin skills, most effective place to stab…

President Joe Biden recently signed into law a bipartisan gun bill that fortifies background checks on gun buyers under 21, provides billions for mental health services, and closes a loophole to prevent convicted domestic abusers from purchasing a firearm for five years. It is the nation’s first major gun deal in 30 years, and while…

Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, state abortion laws are in flux. With the procedure now either “illegal or heavily restricted” in at least twelve states, more bans are expected as states seek to take advantage of the nation’s new law. Straight Arrow News contributor Rashad Richey cites several…