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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 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:
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Urges Senate to Reject Rachel Levine’s Nomination to HHS
Today, the Senate HELP Committee voted to advance President Biden’s nominee for Assistant Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine, by a vote of 13-9. American Principles Project (APP) has announced that it opposes the nomination, and it is urging senators to vote against Levine’s confirmation. In response to the committee vote, APP’s president Terry Schilling
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Endorses Legislation Opposing Childhood Sex Change Procedures
Today, Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) introduced two bills related to childhood sex change procedures. The End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act would ban federal funding of “gender reassignment medical interventions,” and the Protecting Children from Experimentation Act would prohibit doctors from performing such interventions on minors. Companion legislation in the House was also introduced
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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Texas AG Ken Paxton Commits to Protecting Women’s Sports, Private Spaces
Yesterday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a letter to President Joe Biden in which he committed to defend a fair playing field for female athletes as well as the privacy and safety of women in female-only spaces such as bathrooms and locker rooms. Paxton wrote: “You have taken a drastic and unacceptable step toward
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem to Sign Bill Protecting Women’s Sports
Today, the South Dakota State Senate voted 20-15 to pass a bill which would prohibit biological males from competing in women’s sports. The bill had previously passed the state House of Representatives 50-17 and now heads to the desk of Gov. Kristi Noem (R), who announced shortly after the bill’s passage that she will sign
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