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Commandments Win in Court — and More Good News From This Week

Feb 27, 2026Jerry CoxCurrent EventsUpdate, Weekly Rewind

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Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:

From Family Council

Federal Court Clears Way for Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools: A federal appeals court sided with Louisiana on Friday in a case over displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools. Keep Reading.

Family Council Joins Legal Brief Against Mail-Order Abortion Drugs: On February 13, Family Council joined 43 other pro-life leaders in a legal brief challenging mail-order abortion drugs. Keep Reading.

Huge Legal Win for Detransitioner: A New York jury recently awarded a detransitioner $2 million in damages for the harm that was done to her. Keep Reading.

New York Hospital Stops Performing Sex-Change Surgeries on Kids: A major New York City hospital announced last week it will stop performing sex-change surgeries on children. Keep Reading.

Arkansas’ Tax Revenue from Sports Betting Likely Comes at a High Cost: Arkansas collected over $7 million in sports betting tax revenue in 2025, but the real cost to Arkansas families may be much higher. Keep Reading.

New York Times Finally Admits America Has “a Marijuana Problem”: The editorial board at The New York Times recently published a stunning admission titled, “It’s Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem.” Keep Reading.

California Authorities Shut Down Four Illegal Marijuana Dispensaries in Major Raid: California authorities shut down four illegal marijuana dispensaries and arrested nine people in a coordinated raid that seized hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs. Keep Reading.

The Epstein Files, Pagan History, and Christian Morality: Years ago, before Epstein, the #MeToo movement, or even same-sex “marriage,” talk show host and Jewish theologian Dennis Prager wrote a fascinating article called “Judaism’s Sexual Revolution.” Keep Reading.

Arkansas A.G. Demands Answers on YouTube Censorship: Last week, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin joined 15 other state attorneys general in a letter demanding that executives at Google and YouTube explain YouTube’s decision to censor conservative content. Keep Reading.

Bad News: Racing Commission Approves FanDuel, DraftKings to Partner with Arkansas Casinos: On Thursday the Arkansas Racing Commission approved sports betting license applications by FanDuel and DraftKings. DraftKings reportedly will partner with Southland Casino in West Memphis, and FanDuel will partner with Oaklawn Casino in Hot Springs. Keep Reading.

From Our Friends

Montgomery County Must Pay $1.5 Million to Religious Parents After Supreme Court Ruling. From Daily Citizen.

Teen Marijuana Use Doubles Chances of Future Psychotic Disorders, Study Finds. From The Washington Stand.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues to Stop Abortion Pills From Flooding the State. From LifeNews.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

Ballots, Betting, and Black Market Buds:

Feb 20, 2026Jerry CoxCurrent EventsUpdate, Weekly Rewind

Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:

From Family Council

Equipping Christians for the Ballot. Voting is a right and responsibility. It is something many men and women have fought and died for to preserve. Though many Christians exercise this right, others choose not to participate. Keep Reading.

Arkansas Sees a Tenfold Increase in “Medical” Marijuana Users in Pandemic’s Wake. The number of “medical” marijuana patients in Arkansas has risen more than tenfold in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Along the way, the reasons people list for wanting to use marijuana have also changed. Keep Reading.

Revisiting Marijuana’s Mental Health Crisis. A troubling study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that cannabis use among people with a history of psychosis “sharply increased” in states where recreational marijuana was legalized. Keep Reading.

Oklahoma Authorities Seize Illicit Marijuana in Raid. There is evidence that Oklahoma’s lax marijuana laws have actually emboldened drug cartels and contributed to the spread of illegal marijuana on the black market. Keep Reading.

How Sports Betting Corrupts College Athletics and Exploits Student-Athletes. Sports betting is putting student-athletes at risk of harassment, bribery, and exploitation. Keep Reading.

Fortune 500 Companies Abandon Pro-LGBT Pandering. The pro-LGBT Human Rights Campaign’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index lost a whopping 65% of its Fortune 500 participants, dropping from 377 companies in 2025 to just 131 this year. Keep Reading.

As States Legalize Assisted Suicide, Pro-Lifers Must Stand Strong. Just like abortion, euthanasia and assisted-suicide are murder, and they violate the sanctity of human life. Pro-lifers must stand strong against them. Keep Reading.

Super Bowl Betting Explosion Shows Gambling’s Growing Grip. Americans wagered more than $1.7 billion on the Super Bowl this month, highlighting how online gambling has become a dangerous new norm in our culture. Keep Reading.

From Our Friends

Western Civilization is Worth Defending. From Breakpoint.

80% of Republicans Want Trump to Stop Mail-Order Abortions. From LifeNews.

Female Athletes Beg California Interscholastic Federation to Keep Boys Out of Girls Sports and Locker Rooms. From Daily Citizen.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

Weeding Out the Truth on Marijuana, AI Exploitation, and More

Feb 13, 2026Jerry CoxCurrent EventsUpdate, Weekly Rewind

Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:

From Family Council

Initiative Launched to Directly Confront Obergefell SCOTUS Ruling. Many people remember the dark day of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States and the dramatic effects it had on America and the world. There is a new initiative that launched just last month that will directly confront Obergefell. Keep Reading.

Here’s How Assisted Suicide Turns Healthcare Professionals into Killers. Assisted suicide fundamentally changes the doctor-patient relationship from healing to killing. Keep Reading.

40 Days for Life is Almost Here. The semiannual 40 Days for Life prayer campaign begins next week. Keep Reading.

Why are Arkansas’ “Medical” Marijuana Sales So High? Arkansans aren’t just spending more money on “medical” marijuana. They are buying more marijuana in general — and more people appear to be using it. Keep Reading.

Marijuana is Dangerous for People with Mental Health Problems. A new study from Washington State shows that people with psychotic disorders face the highest risk of serious health problems from marijuana use. Keep Reading.

Revisiting How Marijuana’s Legalization Fuels Organized Crime. Marijuana’s legalization has created a massive black market problem that authorities say is benefiting criminal organizations across America. Keep Reading.

Here’s a Look at Sports Betting’s Financial Devastation. Since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, powerful gambling corporations have promised easy revenue and harmless entertainment. The reality has been far different. Keep Reading.

Strong Families Provide Long Term Benefits. A new study shows what many of us have known all along: Close family relationships during the teenage years help kids grow up to be adults who thrive in their communities. Keep Reading.

Good News: Witchcraft is Out of Stock on Etsy. The online marketplace Etsy has reportedly removed witches selling blessings and curses from its platform. Keep Reading.

AI Tech Giants Enabled Digital Exploitation of Women and Children. A report from the Tech Transparency Project reveals that tech giants have hosted dozens of AI-powered “nudify” applications on their app stores, despite having policies that supposedly prohibit such content. Keep Reading.