Emily Hawley
Op-ed contributor
Emily Wood joined The Christian Post as a staff reporter in February 2021. She primarily covers the global persecuted Church, the pro-life cause, Christian culture and American politics.
Emily graduated with a degree in journalism from Liberty University in May 2020 and served as the editor-in-chief of the Liberty Champion newspaper. Emily most recently worked at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and as a congressional intern in the U.S. Senate. A native of upstate South Carolina, Emily now lives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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University of Alabama sued for restricting students' 'spontaneous' expression
Students from a Young Americans for Liberty chapter filed a lawsuit last week against the University of Alabama for requiring students to obtain a permit to speak on campus five days in advance, which violates a free speech law for campuses in Alabama.
Florida gov. signs bill to punish Big Tech 'censorship' and 'totalitarianism,' allow residents to sue
Big Tech companies will now be held accountable and face lawsuits or fines for censorship through a new law in the Sunshine State that protects Floridians from the "totalitarianism" of Big Tech oligopolies.
Blinken promises US aid to Gaza won't benefit Hamas during Middle East trip
While traveling to Jerusalem on Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and announced the United States’ plans to provide aid to Gaza and assured that work will be done to ensure Hamas doesn't benefit from U.S. aid dollars.
Pope Francis launches 7-year action plan to foster ‘green' spirituality, economics, education
Pope Francis announced a seven-year action platform to achieve a “fully sustainable” future and prepare a “better tomorrow for all” through collaborating to restore the earth’s “original beauty” in a new ecological initiative.
4 killed by shelling of Catholic church in Myanmar as violence continues after coup
Four civilians were reportedly killed and around eight injured when military forces fired heavy artillery shells at a Catholic church in the Kayah state of Myanmar around 1 a.m. on Monday, damaging the roof, ceiling and the cross of the church after months of deadly attacks.
Chaplain-led courtroom prayers ruled unconstitutional by federal judge
A judge has issued a decree banning a Christian Texas judge from opening his courtroom proceedings in prayer, providing a legal victory to a prominent secular legal organization.
Why a 24-y-o left her dream job to mobilize Americans to march for persecuted Christians
When Gia Chacón’s heart began to break for persecuted Christians at a young age, she knew God was calling her to be a part of the solution. This prompted her to launch her own nonprofit organization to host the first-ever march to stand in solidarity with the persecuted Church.
LAPD arrests man accused of attacking Jews outside restaurant amid rise in anti-Semitism nationwide
Anti-Semitic attacks erupted in Los Angeles and New York City this week, even after a ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.
Dating apps partner with Biden admin. to incentivize COVID-19 vaccines
The White House has partnered with Match Group dating apps to incentivize Americans to get vaccinated by offering in-app promotions and privileges through online dating services to those who are vaccinated.
‘Hope in the Holy Land’: New film helps Christians understand Israeli-Palestinian conflict
An organization that promotes Christian engagement in the Middle East has produced a new film that aims to show how Christians should respond and understand the complexities of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
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