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The Lion: The Heritage Foundation’s Phoenix Declaration proclaims conservative ideals for the rebirth of education
The attempt to remove values from the classroom always fails because education is inherently a value-laden enterprise.

The College Fix: Trump admin warns Columbia U. could lose funding over antisemitism ‘inaction’
Columbia University faces federal investigation over alleged antisemitism, risking $5 billion in funding amid faculty controversy and student harassment claims.

The Jerusalem Post: HB 937: Missouri bill seeks to enshrine IHRA antisemitism definition in state’s schools
Rabbi Ze’ev Smason, who represented the Coalition for Jewish Values, spoke at a hearing to strengthen anti-discrimination protections in education.

American Family News: Anti-Israel protests at a college associated with Columbia University were not a one-time thing
On many campuses, these types of antisemitic demonstrations are actually being tamped down since the Trump administration will not stand for it.

CNN: Missouri bill would offer $1,000 to help turn in undocumented immigrants
Rabbi Smason argues that government incentivizing people to identify undocumented immigrants cannot be equated with the Holocaust.

CJV in Israel National News: Now we all know that they lie about everything
Those who parrot lies from Hamas can no longer claim ignorance or stupidity as an excuse for lying in service of genocide

Jewish Insider: Supreme Court to hear case on Palestinian Authority’s ‘martyr’ payments
Coalition for Jewish Values and other Jewish and pro-Israel groups filed a brief supporting the terror victims of Palestine Liberation Organization.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency: A Supreme Court case could pave the way for publicly funded Jewish day schools
This is not just about one Catholic school, it is about the ability of all religious entities to interact with the government and be in the public square.

Baptist News Global: Evangelical leaders appear to have no comment on Trump’s plan to take over Gaza
Rabbi Yaakov Menken signs letter supporting Trump’s idea to “take over” Gaza and relocated civilians living there.

Israel365 News: Religious Leaders Back Trump’s Gaza Plan as Netanyahu Visits Washington
The relocation plan represents the right thing to do, legally, historically, and morally.