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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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Two Choices for Ky. Governor, But Only One Supports Parental Rights
WASHINGTON – The 2019 Kentucky gubernatorial race is set, as incumbent Republican Governor Matt Bevin and Democrat state Attorney General Andy Beshear will face off in November. There are several obvious contrasts between the positions of Bevin and Beshear, but none are quite as stark as on the issue of parental rights. As Terry Schilling,
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Blasts House Democrats for Passing Hateful “Equality Act”
WASHINGTON – The Democrat-led House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, the so-called “Equality Act”, this afternoon by a vote of 236-173, with eight Republicans joining the Democrats voting in favor. American Principles Project urged a NO vote on this legislation. Read more about APP’s opposition to H.R. 5 here. Terry Schilling, executive director of American
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Applauds President Trump’s Immigration Proposal
WASHINGTON – This afternoon in the Rose Garden, President Trump formally presented a new immigration plan developed by the White House with the hopes of restarting reform efforts in Congress. The proposal is focused on several key issues, including bolstering border security and reforming the legal immigration system. In response, Terry Schilling, executive director at
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Praises President Trump for Opposing Equality Act, Defending Parental Rights
WASHINGTON – According to the Washington Blade, a senior Trump administration official has indicated that President Trump will oppose H.R. 5, which House Democrats have dubbed the “Equality Act”: With a vote on the Equality Act in the U.S. House expected on Friday, a senior administration official indicated exclusively to the Washington Blade that President
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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Jon Schweppe: The “Equality Act” Is a Men’s Rights Bill
From APP director of government affairs Jon Schweppe’s op-ed in The Daily Caller: House Democrats are set to vote this week to advance H.R. 5, the so-called “Equality Act,” which transgender advocates are hailing as a landmark piece of civil rights legislation. It is almost certain to pass the full House, though it is unlikely to
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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Terry Schilling: Conservatives Must Lead on Paid Family Leave
From APP executive director Terry Schilling’s op-ed in Human Events: Despite the very real economic gains most Americans have begun to make under the helpful policies of President Trump, working families remain in a state of crisis both financially and socially. For decades, wages have stayed largely stagnant, while the cost of living has increased dramatically,
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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Trump HHS Moves to Protect Conscience Rights in Healthcare
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it would be issuing a rule protecting the conscience rights of health care professionals and organizations, making clear that they will not be subject to government discrimination due to their religious objections to practices such as abortion, sterilization, or assisted suicide. In response, Terry Schilling, executive director
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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Sean Fieler: Why the U.S. Must Encourage Americans to Hold Gold
From APP Chairman Sean Fieler’s op-ed in The Federalist: Foreign central banks are acquiring gold at the fastest pace in 50 years, and their purchases are not driven by investment considerations alone. The Central Bank of Russia, 2018’s largest official sector buyer of gold, wants to reduce Russia’s dependence on the dollar, while the Hungarian National
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Reaffirms Support for President Trump’s Pro-Family Tax Cuts
Today is Tax Day — and with it comes renewed attention to President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This afternoon, Terry Schilling, executive director of American Principles Project, released the following statement reaffirming support for the law: “Democrats and their allies in the media have lied repeatedly about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This
April 1, 2025
The Washington Times
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APP Supports House Discharge Petition on Born-Alive Bill
Yesterday, House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.) filed a discharge petition to force a House vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. The petition currently has 193 signers. In response, Terry Schilling, executive director of American Principles Project, released the following statement supporting the measure: “For months now, concerned members of
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