APP Blasts Google Move to Ban Political Speech, Urges Facebook to Keep Current Policy
APP Executive Director Terry Schilling: “Google is siding with the wealthiest politicians and most powerful interest groups…”
Press Release
New APP Report: GOP Needs Strong Families to Survive
WASHINGTON – Today, the American Principles Project released a new report making the case that the immediate and long-term political viability of the Republican Party is dependent on the existence of strong families and that the GOP needs to adopt a pro-family agenda for 2020. The report, titled “Family First: Reclaiming the GOP’s Forgotten Constituency,” … Read more
APP Praises New HHS Rule Protecting Religious Foster Care Agencies
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the proposal of a new rule revising the agency’s grantmaking regulations. The changes are aimed at recognizing and protecting the religious liberty of faith-based groups that receive federal funding, particularly religious adoption and foster care agencies which had been faced with a loss of funding under … Read more
APP Supports Graham Resolution Condemning Impeachment Process
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), joined by 45 fellow senators, introduced a resolution condemning House Democrats for breaking longstanding precedent and denying basic due process rights to President Trump in their closed-door impeachment inquiry. In response, Terry Schilling, executive director of American Principles Project, released the following statement supporting the resolution: President Trump … Read more
Will 2020 Democrats Surrender to the LGBT Lobby at CNN Townhall?
WASHINGTON – Tonight, 9 Democratic presidential candidates are expected to take part in a CNN-televised town hall focusing on “LGBTQ issues” and co-hosted by the progressive Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Candidates scheduled to participate include front runners Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden, as well as Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar and others. … Read more
In Letter to VP Pence, APP Urges U.S. to Stand Up for Nigerian Christians
WASHINGTON – In a letter to Vice President Pence, American Principles Project and a number of other groups, including International Christian Concern, Capitol Allies, Frontiers of Freedom, Institute for Liberty, and Project 21 – Black Leadership Network, urged the U.S. Government to classify Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. Terry Schilling, executive director at … Read more
2020 Democrats Embrace Extremism at Iowa “LGBTQ Presidential Forum”
WASHINGTON – Tonight, 10 Democratic presidential candidates convened in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to participate in “The LGBTQ Presidential Forum,” co-hosted by GLAAD, One Iowa, The Gazette, and The Advocate. The participating candidates included many of the 2020 primary’s front runners including Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, Julian Castro, and Cory Booker. In … Read more
Does Andy Beshear Oppose Parental Rights?
WASHINGTON — Kentucky’s Democratic candidate for governor Andy Beshear announced his support for the transgender movement’s radical agenda in June when he promised he would “always stand up for equality” for the “LGBTQ community” — but Beshear has not weighed in on the issue of parental rights, which often pit parents trying to do best for … Read more
APP Praises Trump Admin for New Labor Rule Protecting Religious Liberty
Today, the Department of Labor announced a new proposed rule aimed at protecting the religious liberty of federal contractors. The rule would explicitly clarify that religious organizations which contract with the federal government are free to make employment decisions on the basis of their religious beliefs and will not be penalized by the government for … Read more
APP Supports Cassidy-Sinema Paid Family Leave Plan
WASHINGTON – Earlier today, Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) announced the release of a new proposal expanding access to paid family leave for American parents. The plan would allow new parents to immediately obtain a $5,000 benefit pulled forward from their Child Tax Credit in order to help ease the financial burden … Read more