Emily Hawley
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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Trump sues Facebook, Twitter and Google over censorship; Americans’ First Amendment rights 'are on the line'
Former President Donald Trump has filed class-action lawsuits against leading social media companies in response to being suspended from the platforms after the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Nigeria: Parents cry out to God for safe return of 140 students, staff abducted from Christian school
Parents of the more than 140 students abducted from a Christian boarding school in Nigeria have been holding vigil outside the school, crying out to God and praying for the safe return of their children and staff.
LinkedIn reinstates account of mRNA vaccine inventor who warned of COVID-19 shot risk for kids
Dr. Robert Malone, an mRNA vaccine technology pioneer, said his LinkedIn account was restored Monday after it was shut down last week when he raised concerns about potential risks of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for some groups, which LinkedIn labeled as “misleading.”
Hobby Lobby under fire for July 4th ad promoting 'One Nation Under God'; Franklin Graham defends
Christian-owned arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby has been accused of “dominionism” after running a full-page ad in newspapers nationwide on the Fourth of July promoting the idea of "One Nation Under God." The ad highlighted quotes from prominent Americans promoting God and the Bible.
Disney World removes ‘ladies and gentlemen’ from Magic Kingdom greeting to be 'inclusive'
Walt Disney World's greeting for its Magic Kingdom fireworks show has been changed to be more "inclusive" by removing "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls."
Texas mother who moved family to Rio Grande Valley for better life now fears for her kids' safety
A Texas mom in a town along the southern border is “constantly concerned” for her three daughters’ safety due to the increase in danger over the past six months amid the immigration surge.
Republicans’ accounts hacked after joining pro-Trump social media platform Gettr
Multiple accounts on the newly launched pro-Trump social media site GETTR were hacked after it was launched on Sunday, including big-name Republicans such as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Lone conservative Meghan McCain to leave 'The View'; liberals rejoice
The token conservative co-host on ABC’s “The View” announced she will leave the show at the end of the month. While some celebrated her departure, others expressed how her voice will be missed.
Migrant children struggle with depression, suicide amid horrid conditions at Texas shelter
Lice outbreaks, unsanitary living conditions, suicide attempts and reports of rape are emerging from the tent camps housing thousands of migrant children at the United States southern border, where the children are held before being bussed or flown to cities in Texas and other states.
Singapore churches team with gov't, tech companies to combat online radicalism
The Catholic Church and religious and community organizations in Singapore have teamed up with the government and leading social media companies to help faith organizations combat radicalism online and understand how to expand their online presence.