WASHINGTON — Today, a coalition of 13 conservative leaders, led by American Principles Project (APP), sent a letter to Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) urging her to vote against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. The letter detailed a number of concerning elements of Judge Jackson’s record and asked Sen. Collins to consider … Read more
From APP Director of Policy and Government Affairs Jon Schweppe’s op-ed in the New York Post: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) came out firing with a pretty simple question during Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing Tuesday: Why are all the woke activists on the left backing her? “Every group that wants to pack the court, … Read more
According to reports, President Biden will announce today that he is nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the upcoming vacancy at the U.S. Supreme Court. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project (APP), released the following statement: “In a move that should surprise no one, Joe Biden has committed to putting a … Read more
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case regarding Mississippi’s law protecting unborn children after 15 weeks. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project, released the following statement: “Abortion destroys both lives and families. For this reason, it is highly encouraging to see the Supreme Court agree to take up the … Read more
WASHINGTON — Today, the Supreme Court ruled in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia that Title VII’s prohibition of sex discrimination in employment also outlaws discrimination based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” In response, Terry Schilling, executive director of American Principles Project, released the following statement slamming the ruling: Judicial activism wins again. That is … Read more
WASHINGTON – Today, in a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce its decision reversing the Obama-era policy to allow individuals with gender dysphoria to serve in the military, while appeals regarding the decision continue in the lower courts. Terry Schilling, executive director at American Principles Project, released the following statement … Read more
From APP president Frank Cannon’s op-ed in The Hill: It’s now official: with the successful confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has become the most consequential political figure of this decade. He has reached total cult hero status among conservatives. Moreover, his conference has never respected him more, and his president … Read more
From APP president Frank Cannon’s op-ed in The Hill: Thursday’s appearance by Judge Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee was a watershed moment for contemporary American politics. But while many stories will, understandably, focus on the continuing escalation of political polarization and tribalism which the nationally televised hearing made painfully visible, there is another, perhaps … Read more
Washington, D.C. – Following the Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote to confirm President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, American Principles Project executive director Terry Schilling released the following statement: “After an exhausting week of hyperbole and vicious attacks, we applaud the Senate Judiciary Committee for advancing Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination. Now, it’s time for the full … Read more
From The New York Times‘ Jeremy W. Peters and Elizabeth Dias: Worried their chance to cement a conservative majority on the Supreme Court could slip away, a growing number of evangelical and anti-abortion leaders are expressing frustration that Senate Republicans and the White House are not protecting Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh more forcefully from a sexual … Read more