The Federalist Daily Briefing 2022-12-24

[View in browser](=.Zvw3DqcjV2ZY8KwXLOln-QfksyosDeCdwZmYA6i6qCY) Your daily update of new content from The Federalist Be lovers of freedom and anxious for the fray 2022-12-24 [These 18 Senate Republicans Voted For Democrats’ Sleazy $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill](=.AKQaAckaM1AV7PqM0F3ht2UVRJaXHF3S4yBFg5U2KQE) [These 18 Senate Republicans Voted For Democrats’ Sleazy $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill](=.lqLxgrsbkrO8GMZPZJEZ6EI3cmx2aepvAUq6WeUp_Ls) Despite objections from House Republicans and their Senate colleagues, 18 GOP senators joined Democrats in passing the 4,155-page bill. Shawn Fleetwood [South Dakota University Regents To Protect Kids, But Not Adults, From Explicit Shows On Public Property](=.yvGOWKeFRz7i7NdGEC5fH_yKPKrzk2-B3FuHsuHifLY) [South Dakota University Regents To Protect Kids, But Not Adults, From Explicit Shows On Public Property](=.l5sdS6Z749F41siHCKENJVNZFn31WkCvOTzvkAUEYkE) The development from the Board of Regents is encouraging, but more can be done to end events that expose children to sexual performances. Evita Duffy-Alfonso [As Christians Face Death Sentences, Nigerian Court Can And Should Overturn Its Dangerous Blasphemy Law](=.vEMqxwJC-DHsj4zDfOcMZ23LXsApyrYalQeZAmJaFqM) [As Christians Face Death Sentences, Nigerian Court Can And Should Overturn Its Dangerous Blasphemy Law](=.AgtadBdiEQ7gdWTKJpE4h92ipogAwl7m9Zr7FafahNw) Nigeria has before it a crucial opportunity to step out as an international leader by abolishing once and for all its Sharia blasphemy law. Paul Coleman [Without Christmas, There Would Be No United States](=.RW6urpL9lDDP19MwlF17aDUPHp7X0u25e5wh7-0gs0w) [Without Christmas, There Would Be No United States](=.K9B_EBvv9F-lkEPf49mcrD4AM-I9lwtpENr1_d7EpHY) As a Christian holiday, Christmas is foundational to America’s original character. It's affected our founders' understanding of human nature. Scott Powell [It’s Time To Tell The Truth About Colonialism In Africa](=.KR0i9Jz8j_GC9GVpppIk5kM6R8sMq5WlZFY5ctiMgcA) [It’s Time To Tell The Truth About Colonialism In Africa](=.eGZFQO_lIWeVxv_H1wFiSVQomw99LXdaMIGAwUe6N8U) Historian Bruce Gilley's provocative book, 'In Defense of German Colonialism,' makes a compelling case that many historical narratives surrounding Africa are motivated by politics, not facts. Casey Chalk [50 Years Later, We Still Remember The ‘Immaculate Reception’ And The Great Roberto Clemente](=.3zGF0WpU0qP9-eI9LLrgunAD5KZu81UX5DWY5s7P60I) [50 Years Later, We Still Remember The ‘Immaculate Reception’ And The Great Roberto Clemente](=.ROVW56vjAYUChSOy7tO6IDrS0T0NB2uU5KUdiKUYTj0) Half a century later, people from well outside the Steel City can and do commemorate two occasions — one of them epic, the other tragic. Christopher Jacobs [FBI Admits It Meddles In ‘Numerous Companies,’ Not Just Twitter](=.PW_KltUrzmSj6UogT_RvP5RLUeZiNHfprDn0VbqzvkU) [FBI Admits It Meddles In ‘Numerous Companies,’ Not Just Twitter](=.-xqCx9jW3kbrRZf9Yvpky4jPHbMM_21LeD41gKym1tI) The FBI is trying to spin the 'Twitter Files' revelations of their election-meddling as normal procedure. That makes it look even worse. Victoria Marshall [What The Christmas Truce Of 1914 Teaches Us About Loving Our Enemies](=.dqW_ukkwwGVv7xqUywhIz08zXS-xNo5M4z9M7XlS7pk) [What The Christmas Truce Of 1914 Teaches Us About Loving Our Enemies](=.TgH-eTUR92bhBFOJ-5zQrrKmZQtQokNEr90EQQdo9y0) The Christmas truce of 1914 is a story many of us have heard, but it’s well worth revisiting. It’s almost too good to be true. Aubrey Gulick [Get Crafty This Christmas! These Easy, Low-Cost Holiday Poppers Will Add Joy To Your Table](=.VTDn_81ejgP3ffMZDds-OvioCgeV6D856JK1AcnsLXY) [Get Crafty This Christmas! These Easy, Low-Cost Holiday Poppers Will Add Joy To Your Table](=.P5ZKr-qhcBPdk68kYahb4qEs89C8_CL-KWGosguVpr8) 'Christmas crackers' are simple place-setting adornments that make mealtimes festive and add some playfulness to the table. Teresa Mull [In States That Limited Abortion After Dobbs, Biden’s Federal Agencies Are Pushing It Anyway](=.x-zB3BAw-QuYVKeQ83WBVgBeVtG3zLcoxTCujlLmpDk) [In States That Limited Abortion After Dobbs, Biden’s Federal Agencies Are Pushing It Anyway](=.vhkpQ4URbW2YCCh-TUXZp12l8ESDBMUUooCEQ5lb7QM) After Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the Biden administration has turned to federal agencies to advance its pro-abortion agenda. Sophia Corso [facebook](=.f6LwQdtLSN5Hq99rWDgKsCz6UmqVbUC219GsXJ_QJ14) [twitter](=.IAxkh35Psa0dj20f6UgXKzugprH5OOdcxD1VhdvE3CE) [instagram](=.sI3Fnqc7BXJWrnG9mObmUthl8V4KUkDhK_G-qlxeRno) You received this email because you signed up on our website. [Unsubscribe](=.qTWjVqSLeaBscMN5F9rc6LfS3jnoJYFyHfJH8i9WI6E) [Sent by MailerLite](=.xxSE1DmVzukAjMlvfU05pKTFJFftwvfmFORbGEYRowU)