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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SD Gov. Noem to sign bill banning biological male trans athletes from competing in girls' sports
The South Dakota Senate passed the “Promote Continued Fairness in Women’s Sports” bill on Monday by a margin of 20-15, joining other state legislatures across the nation trying to ensure transgender-identified male athletes can’t compete in female sporting competitions.
Utah legislature passes bill to require porn filters on mobile devices sold in state
The Utah legislature passed legislation last week that would require filter mechanisms on smart devices sold in the state to prevent users from accessing pornography and other information harmful to minors, a move sexual exploitation advocates applaud.
After release of 279 schoolgirls, Leah Sharibu’s parents renew pressure on Nigerian Pres. Buhari
On International Women’s Day, Leah Sharibu’s parents are renewing pressure on Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to secure their daughter’s release from Islamic State terrorists after nearly 300 recently kidnapped schoolgirls were released last week.
Pepperdine, among top 50 US universities, names J. Goosby Smith as new chief diversity officer
Pepperdine University President Jim Gash announced Wednesday that J. Goosby Smith will serve as the school's fourth chief diversity officer as the West Coast Christian college seeks to implement a more diverse community of belonging.
43 states don't prioritize clergy in vaccine distribution for 'essential' workers: report
Forty-three states and Washington, D.C. failed to prioritize clergy in their COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans despite the federal guidance that distinguishes clergy as essential workers and the role many churches play in vaccine distribution, a legal nonprofit has warned.
Equality Act would jeopardize pro-life pregnancy centers, Save the Storks CEO warns
If the Equality Act becomes law, it will jeopardize the freedoms of pregnancy resource centers and hinder other pro-life protections, warns Save the Storks' CEO Diane Ferraro.
Nigerian pastor freed by Boko Haram hours before execution: ‘I thank God’
Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria freed a Christian pastor on Wednesday evening who had been held captive since Christmas Eve, just hours before the ransom deadline expired and he was to be executed.
'Dragged in the street': Christian persecution in Tunisia still rampant decade after revolution
A new report details the siege on religious freedom for Christians and other faith minorities in Islam-majority Tunisia.
Christians respond after 6 Dr. Seuss books were 'canceled' for 'hurtful' portrayal
As conservatives voice outrage after six Dr. Seuss books were “canceled” over insensitive imagery, a culture and policy analyst with a leading conservative Christian family organization believes Christians should acknowledge some of Seuss’ work was problematic without demonizing him.
Nearly 300 abducted Nigerian schoolgirls released, reunited with families: 'We thank God'
Nearly 300 abducted Nigerian schoolgirls were safely returned Tuesday after they were kidnapped Friday morning by armed militants.
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