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One-fourth of independents who voted for Trump regret their choice

Nearly one-fourth of independent voters who voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election now regret their vote. That’s according to new data from Public Religion Research Institute’s 2026 American Values Survey. Nationwide, 13% of Trump voters regret their…

Huge majorities of Americans favor ethics reforms for elected officials

Large majorities of Americans favor ethics reforms for members of Congress and Supreme Court justices, according to new data from Public Religion Research Institute. As part of its annual American Values Survey, PRRI asked respondents whether there should be term…

More Americans believe Trump is ‘dangerous dictator’

An increasing number of Americans consider Donald Trump a threat to democracy and even more believe the nation is headed in the wrong direction, according to a new study by Public Religion Research Institute. PRRI’s 17th annual American Values Survey,…

Black, female, Republican and still not welcome

Imagine driving two hours to support a political candidate, spending your own money, using your own platform and bringing more than 200,000 social media followers into the Republican political conversation — only to be escorted out like an unwanted stranger….

Prominent members weigh in on HPUMC vote

As the nation’s wealthiest United Methodist church readies to vote on a proposed split with its denomination, some church members are weighing in publicly with their opinions. Members of Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas will vote this coming…

Controversy at Ouachita as faculty required to sign doc on sexuality and gender

Amid an ongoing dispute about requiring faculty to sign a statement on human sexuality and gender roles, a theater professor at Ouachita Baptist University went public Oct. 20 with his intent to resign rather than sign. Eric Phillips, chairman of…

How to have a creative life of light and love

When my book, Lettering from A to Z, was published in October 2020, its purpose was to provide information to explain, teach and encourage creatives. I still remember, in awe, that a 294-page book could even make it through all…

Trump tries shifting child care funds to stay-at-home parents

The Trump administration wants to change a Clinton-era program designed to help working single mothers afford child care to instead help married, stay-at-home parents offset the cost of staying home. The planned shift is part of the administration’s goal of…