Sarah Holliday

Washington

Reporter at Family Research Council

Articles

Equity or Excuse? San Francisco’s Misguided Plan to Pass Failing Students

1 week ago | washingtonstand.com | Sarah Holliday

San Francisco’s board of education wanted to let students with failing grades graduate. That is, before fierce opposition made them backtrack. On Tuesday, the city proposed the “Grading for Equity” method. In an effort to promote “bias-resistant and motivational” grading practices, this program sought to eliminate assignments, attendance, or class participation from the grading structure.
Anti-Semitism Soared in 2024, with Almost 70% of Incidents Linked to Left-Wing Extremism

1 week ago | washingtonstand.com | Sarah Holliday

There were 6,326 documented acts of anti-Semitism in 2024. Roughly 4,327 of them — 68.4% — were linked to far-left ideologies. The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), a prominent organization dedicated to tracking and combating anti-Semitism, compiled these statistics. Regarding previous reports, CAM has consistently identified both far-left and far-right groups as key contributors to the global rise in anti-Semitic incidents. However, the 2024 data reveal a seismic shift.
From Louisiana to Texas: The Push to Bring God Back to Public Schools

1 week ago | washingtonstand.com | Sarah Holliday

Louisiana stands as the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. Arkansas has passed similar legislation that has yet to be enacted. And now, Texas is poised to follow suit. The Texas House of Representatives voted 88-49 to pass Senate Bill 10, which “requires public schools to post in classrooms a 16-by-20-inch (41-by-51-centimeter) poster or framed copy of a specific English version of the commandments,” the Associated Press reported.
Trump Bars Harvard from Admitting Foreign Students amid Rise in Anti-Americanism, Anti-Semitism

1 week ago | washingtonstand.com | Sarah Holliday

The Trump administration is not messing around. After multiple warnings, Harvard University’s ability to enroll foreign students has been shut down for the time being. The Ivy League has been under fire for allegations of anti-American sentiment, anti-Semitism, and ties to pro-terrorist activities. Now, the Trump administration is hitting back — hard.
No Greater Love: The Sacrifice of Our Fallen Heroes

1 week ago | washingtonstand.com | Sarah Holliday

On this solemn Memorial Day, we pause not for celebration, but for a profound and heartfelt reflection — a moment to cradle in our hearts the immense gratitude we owe to those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. This day pierces the soul, calling us to honor the brave men and women who, with unwavering courage, laid down their lives in every conflict, from the battlefields of World War I to the struggles of today.
Alone Is a Lie. Christ Is Always with Us.

1 week ago | washingtonstand.com | Sarah Holliday

During my sophomore year of high school, the performing arts program I was part of whisked us away on a field trip to New York City — a dazzling, larger-than-life destination I’d never experienced before. As an aspiring actress with stars in my eyes, this trip felt like a golden ticket to my dreams. Our itinerary was packed with classic NYC tourist experiences, including, of course, the magic of Broadway.
Colorado Christian Camp Sues State for Forcing Trans Private Space Policy

2 weeks ago | patriotpost.us | Sarah Holliday

By Sarah HollidayA Christian camp in Colorado is on the verge of shutting down. Not because they lack attendees, but because they refuse to compromise on their biblical convictions against transgender ideology. For over 75 years, Camp IdRaHaJe, nestled in the serene mountains of Bailey, Colorado, has been a beacon of faith, fun, and fellowship for thousands of children ages 6 to 17.
Trump Admin Frees Nation’s Largest Christian College From Biden’s $37.7M Fine

2 weeks ago | dailysignal.com | Sarah Holliday

Today, even with President Trump’s victory, leftist elites have their tentacles in every aspect of our government. The Daily Signal’s own Tyler O’Neil exposes this leftist cabal in his new book, The Woketopus: The Dark Money Cabal Manipulating the Federal Government. In this book, O’Neil reveals how the Left’s NGO apparatus pursues its woke agenda, maneuvering like an octopus by circumventing Congress and entrenching its interests in the federal government.
Colorado Christian Camp Sues State for Forcing Trans Private Space Policy

2 weeks ago | washingtonstand.com | Sarah Holliday

A Christian camp in Colorado is on the verge of shutting down. Not because they lack attendees, but because they refuse to compromise on their biblical convictions against transgender ideology. For over 75 years, Camp IdRaHaJe, nestled in the serene mountains of Bailey, Colorado, has been a beacon of faith, fun, and fellowship for thousands of children ages 6 to 17.
Nevada Democrats Threaten to Keep Pushing Bill to Legalize Assisted Suicide

2 weeks ago | lifenews.com | Steven Ertelt |Sarah Holliday

While states like New York are actively advancing assisted suicide legislation, Republicans in Nevada are working hard to quash any such effort. On Friday, the Nevada Legislature put the brakes on a controversial bill, Assembly Bill 346, that would have legalized physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill, mentally competent adults with six months or less to live. Before it was shelved, the legislation already had a rocky journey. It barely passed the Assembly with a 23-19 vote.