Anti-Religion: The Beliefs of Nonbelievers, Caring Mothers vs. Questionable Schools, and More Insights

Biologist: The ‘Faith’ of Anti-Religionists

“I stepped down” from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, claims Jerry A. Coyne in The Wall Street Journal, as it had “forsaken science.” In November, it published an article “rejecting the fundamental biological truth that all animals, including humans, consist of only two sexes.” Although it initially posted his response, “Biology is not bigotry,” it later removed the piece citing a judgment error. “In many respects, transgender ideology is akin to the religious tenets the FFRF was established to confront.” It labels dissenters as “transphobes,” stifles opposition, and “promotes” its views in schools; supporters regard themselves as “morally right.” Ultimately, “biological sex is a matter of science,” yet the FFRF has “forsaken science” in favor of a “nearly religious” doctrine, prompting me to proudly assert my status as a heretic.

Education Desk: Supportive Moms vs. Questioning Schools

Pennsylvania resident Anne Trethewey represents “an increasing group of parents advocating for greater transparency and accountability in their children’s education,” reports The Free Press’ Frannie Block. In 2020, she began attending school board meetings after seeing the district’s shift towards DEI indoctrination. Collaborating with other local parents, she joined the activist organization Moms for Liberty to raise questions. In 2023, the school district rejected her information request, claiming the DEI training materials were “trade secrets.” A state court dismissed that argument in February; now, a local court must determine “if the DEI training materials can be classified as ‘confidential proprietary information.’” Despite not accessing the requested materials for over two years, Trethewey “is determined to keep fighting.”

From the Right: Federal Unions’ Toxic Privilege

“Public sector unions have long undermined democratic accountability across all government levels,” hence “President Donald Trump’s executive order issued Thursday rescinding collective bargaining privileges for most federal agencies is a welcome development,” applauds the Washington Examiner’s editorial board. “When government employees gain collective bargaining power, it effectively diminishes the power granted to voters.” Importantly, “Trump aims to annul” last-minute Biden agreements with unions that allow federal employees “to continue working remotely.” This new order will encounter several legal challenges, and he “won’t win them all.” Ultimately, “Congress must collaborate with the White House to revoke all federal employees’ collective bargaining rights.”

Foreign Desk: Trump’s Overlooked Latin Achievements

The Trump administration “has concentrated significantly on Latin America,” achieving pivotal outcomes, reports Arturo McFields at The Hill. “Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Panama led to the country’s decision to end the Belt and Road Initiative with China.” “During Rubio’s stop in El Salvador, the nation committed to accept and reimprison criminals.” Furthermore, “Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem also made strategic visits to El Salvador, Colombia, and Mexico,” fostering partnerships “to tackle migration, combat drug trafficking, and reduce transnational crime.” The exceptional accomplishments of Team Trump may not be in the headlines, but they are profoundly impacting the Western Hemisphere.

Conservative: Bombing Iran?

After President Trump stated on Sunday regarding Iran, “If they don’t reach an agreement, there will be bombing. It will be bombing like they have never experienced before,” National Review’s Jim Geraghty notes: “As of Friday afternoon, at least five U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers are stationed at Diego Garcia,” a strategic location for striking Iran. “This represents a quarter of the B-2s in operation,” with B-2s being the aircraft of choice for deploying powerful bombs stealthily. Notably, “the B-2 is the sole aircraft capable of carrying” the Massive Ordinance Penetrator Bunker-Buster, “a 30,000-pound bomb regarded as ‘the most powerful and deeply burrowing non-nuclear bunker buster on the planet.’”

— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board