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April 10, 2025
APP Research Cited in Supreme Court Amicus Brief
Terry discusses the importance of faith in modern political discourse with a special guest from the religious community.
April 10, 2025
APP Research Cited in Supreme Court Amicus Brief
Terry discusses the importance of faith in modern political discourse with a special guest from the religious community.
April 10, 2025
APP Research Cited in Supreme Court Amicus Brief
Terry discusses the importance of faith in modern political discourse with a special guest from the religious community.
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Calls on NCAA to Clarify Statement on Women’s Sports
Yesterday, the NCAA released a statement which affirmed its policy of allowing biological males to compete against females provided they undergo testosterone suppression and stating that it will only hold championships in locations “free of discrimination.” In response, Jon Schweppe, director of policy and government affairs for American Principles Project, released the following statement: “Over
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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Trump Slams Gov. Hutchinson for Vetoing Bill on Childhood Sex Changes
Today, Donald Trump released a statement slamming Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) for his recent veto of a bill which would have banned doctors in the state from prescribing sex change treatments to children. The state legislature overrode the governor’s veto on Tuesday. Trump has lately been more vocal in denouncing policies stemming from the
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Cheers Passage of Ark. Law Banning Sex Change Treatments on Children
Today, the Arkansas state legislature overrode Governor Asa Hutchinson’s (R) veto of the Save Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act, a bill prohibiting doctors from prescribing puberty blockers, hormones, surgeries or other treatments to children for the purposes of helping them live as the opposite sex. Hutchinson defended his veto as consistent with the conservative principle
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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Kristi Noem Effectively Kills Legislation to Protect Girls’ Sports
Today, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) declined to certify legislation to protect girls’ sports after it was sent back to her by the state legislature which earlier in the day rejected her “style and form” revisions by a 67-2 vote. Her lack of action effectively ensures the bill will not become law. In response,
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Joins Coalition Letter Urging Kristi Noem to Support Girls’ Sports Bill
WASHINGTON — Today, the American Principles Project (APP) joined with 46 other pro-family advocacy groups in signing a coalition letter to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) urging her to support HB 1217, legislation which would prohibit state schools from allowing biological males to compete in girls’ athletics. The letter called on Noem to join
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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House Republicans Seek to Hold Online Platforms Accountable for Spreading Illegal Content
This week, Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the “Stop Shielding Culpable Platforms Act,” a bill which would clarify that Section 230 immunity does not protect online platforms for knowingly hosting and spreading illegal content, such as material depicting the sexual exploitation of children. American Principles Project (APP) has been urging Congress to protect children online
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Responds to Senate Confirmation of Rachel Levine
Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Biden’s nominee for Assistant Secretary for Health, Rachel Levine, by a 52-48 vote. Only two Republicans joined all Democrats in voting to confirm Levine. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project (APP), released the following statement: “Many will no doubt characterize the Senate’s confirmation of Rachel Levine
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Condemns Kristi Noem for Refusing to Sign Girls’ Sports Bill
At a press conference this morning, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) doubled down on her decision to veto legislation which would have prohibited schools in the state from allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports. Noem cited threats from the NCAA to withhold events from the state as a reason for her decision.
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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Kristi Noem Breaks Word, Vetoes Women’s Sports Bill
Today, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced she would be issuing a “Style and Form” veto on HB 1217, legislation which would have prohibited biological males from competing in female athletics in the state’s schools. This was a reversal of her commitment last week to sign the bill. In response, American Principles Project president Terry
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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Terry Schilling on Newsmax TV Discussing Problems with Critical Race Theory
Earlier today, American Principles Project president Terry Schilling joined Newsmax TV to discuss to many problems with critical race theory and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to remove it from the state’s school curricula. You can watch the full appearance below:
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