
Craig DeRoche
Op-ed contributor
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Thank you, IRS. The era of silencing churches has ended
This is not about turning churches into political machines. It’s about restoring the Church’s rightful place as the nation's conscience.

UPenn does a U-turn: Fairness in women’s sports returns
Penn’s apology stands as more than a public statement. It should serve as a catalyst.

SCOTUS Skrmetti ruling is not just a legal win. It's a cultural milestone
This ruling is a clear signal that the tide has turned.

The Church Should Push Federal Criminal Justice Reform Bill to the Finish Line
This year alone, more than 42,000 people will be released from federal prison. Many will return to their communities with strained relationships and sparse job skills, stacking the odds against their future upward mobility.

How Should Christians Respond to Rising Crime?
The FBI announced new crime rates Monday, with troubling spikes in homicides across several major U.S. cities including Chicago, Houston and Washington, D.C.

Chuck Colson Influences Prison Reform Even After Death Through Task Force Named in His Honor
Charles Colson, once a prisoner, has been an inspiration to many people aching for a second chance. I am one of them.

Time for Congress to Embrace Values-Based Criminal Justice Reform
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony regarding a historic reform legislation that provides a restorative approach to criminal justice.

Abuse Is Not Justice, Prisoners Have Dignity Too
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan recently decided to immediately shut down the Baltimore City Detention Center. His decision is a stunning and important victory for justice, victims and the communities affected by crime.

Government Must Bring Transparency to Surveillance
The U.S. federal government's continued vagueness about its domestic surveillance programs is deeply disturbing and should concern all Americans and not just the partisans.



















