Tennessee Pronoun Law, J.D. Vance on the Pope’s Effects on Politics, China’s Disturbing Religious Persecution Record

We start with the recent enactment of a Tennessee law that protects educators from repercussions when using given names and pronouns for trans-identified students, highlighting the ongoing conversation around identity in educational settings. Next, we delve into Vice President J.D. Vance's remarks on the Catholic Church being so much bigger than politics, pointing to the global and spiritual focus following the election of Pope Leo XIV.