The Moral Compass News -

Press "Enter" to skip to content

Church Leaders Call for Global Peace Amid Ongoing Conflicts at Easter
By The Moral Compass
Church leaders urge global peace, highlighting conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and more, as Easter messages resonate worldwide.
Comments closed
Explore the Backstory of the Easter Song “Wounded for Me”
By The Moral Compass
Discover the history of the Easter song "Wounded for Me," written in 1931 by Rev WG Ovens, with its lasting impact.
Comments closed
Trump Administration Advances Policies While Celebrating Holy Week
By The Moral Compass
Another week of the Trump administration ends as President Donald Trump's second term nears its first 100 days.
Comments closed
Pastor Laurie Shares White House Snag, Delivers Easter Message
By The Moral Compass
Pastor Greg Laurie humorously recounts being blocked from entering the White House for an Easter service, drawing parallels to eternal truths.
Comments closed
Colombian Hamlet Gripped by Fear as Guerrillas Abduct Church Leaders
By The Moral Compass
A Colombian hamlet is in fear after eight residents, mostly Protestant leaders, disappeared following guerrilla orders.
Comments closed

Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary by Senate Vote

Linda McMahon has been confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education : NPR

Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary by Senate Vote

By The Moral Compass on March 3, 2025

Linda McMahon confirmed as U.S. Education Secretary, vows to reorient the department, yet faces public opposition.

Trump’s Executive Orders Spark Fear Among Pro-Palestinian Students

Foreign students are nervous about Trump's executive orders : NPR

Trump’s Executive Orders Spark Fear Among Pro-Palestinian Students

By The Moral Compass on March 3, 2025

Pro-Palestinian students protested at UMass Amherst graduation, holding flags and leaving in protest over recent events.

Trump’s WWE Playbook: Reshaping the Education Department Debate

The WWE vs. the American education system

Trump’s WWE Playbook: Reshaping the Education Department Debate

By The Moral Compass on February 28, 2025

President Trump aims to end the Department of Education, a GOP target since 1979, but keeps Linda McMahon as his pick.

More Americans of all political stripes support government benefits for low-income people − and Black Lives Matter could be a big reason why

By The Moral Compass on February 27, 2025

Americans' support for welfare has grown since 2012, with shifts in racial attitudes significantly contributing to this change.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjeD5exDrDQ[/embed]

Federal Testing Program Leader Peggy Carr Placed on Administrative Leave

Trump suspends testing official at Education Department : NPR

Federal Testing Program Leader Peggy Carr Placed on Administrative Leave

By The Moral Compass on February 26, 2025

The federal official leading "The Nation's Report Card," Peggy Carr, was put on leave. No reason was provided.

Nonprofit Leaders Strategize on Handling Potential Trump Backlash
By The Moral Compass
Nonprofit leaders convene to strategize on addressing possible backlash from the Trump administration.
Comments closed
A Mother’s Legacy: Celebrating Easter with Cascarones and Love
By The Moral Compass
Denise Solis continues her mother's Easter tradition of making cascarones, filling them with confetti for her son.
Comments closed
Weekend Protests Against Trump Administration Spread Across U.S.
By The Moral Compass
Protests Against Trump Administration Continue Across U.S.
Demonstrations persist nationwide for another weekend.
Comments closed
Supreme Court Halts Deportation of Venezuelans Under Wartime Law
By The Moral Compass
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelans in Texas, challenging the Alien Enemies Act.
Comments closed
Maryland Man’s Deportation and Tariffs Dominate Week’s News
By The Moral Compass
The week focused on the illegal deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador, plus tariffs and RFK's HHS efforts.
Comments closed

Trump’s attacks on central bank threaten its independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)
By The Moral Compass
Central banks, managing currency and monetary policy, face political pressure despite their independence. This can lead to high inflation.
Comments closed
International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?
By The Moral Compass
The Trump administration's visa revocations for 1,300+ students impact U.S. economies dependent on international learners.
Comments closed
Why people with autism struggle to get hired − and how businesses can help by changing how they look at job interviews
By The Moral Compass
First impressions can unfairly impact individuals with ASD during job interviews. Education about autism may help improve hiring outcomes.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTz7UfQ8-ak[/embed]
Comments closed
Giving cash to families in poor, rural communities can help bring down child marriage rates – new research
By The Moral Compass
Cash transfers to low-income families in Indonesia were found to reduce child marriage rates among rural girls.
Comments closed
Des Moines food pantries face spiking demand as the Iowa region’s SNAP enrollment declines
By The Moral Compass
The Trump administration's $500M pause in food bank funding exacerbates food insecurity, as SNAP enrollment declines.
Comments closed