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Adam Wittenberg

Adam Wittenberg is a Staff Writer for The Heartlander. He worked as a reporter and editor in newspapers in New England in the 2000s before moving to the Midwest to write and teach for a Christian…

Christianity
Americans’ support for religious liberty hits 7-year high

(The Heartlander)–The only poll that tracks Americans’ support for religious freedom showed its strongest result since launching seven years ago. The score of 71 out of 100 demonstrates “Americans are increasingly unified… Read More

January 23, 2026
Education
School choice ‘a lifeline’ for family of special-needs students

A mother of three autistic children is calling school choice “a lifeline” that “opens the door to a life of hope, dignity and independence.” Writing in The Black Chronicle, Jennifer Cotney of New Orleans … Read More

January 22, 2026
Government
Trump announces framework of future deal for Greenland 

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that “the framework of a future deal” for Greenland and “the entire Arctic region” had been reached following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark… Read More

January 21, 2026
Courts
Court ruling affirms students’ free speech rights, parental rights over ‘thin-skinned’ school officials

A jury verdict in the case of a Tennessee high school student who posted memes criticizing his principal affirms not only the student’s right to free speech but also the role of parents in… Read More

January 21, 2026
Culture
Attorney for elementary student victimized by trans classmate says school policies hurt both students

A male elementary student who identifies as transgender allegedly touched and exposed himself to a schoolgirl and other classmates, and the girl’s lawyer is demanding accountability. Richard Mast, a staff… Read More

January 20, 2026