• Texas Late-Term Abortion Law Blocked by Federal Court Justice, Attorney General Greg Abbott Appeals

  Planned Parenthood succeeded in winning a federal lawsuit regarding the late-term abortion ban that was recently passed in Texas. Federal Judge Lee Yeakel ruled in favor of Planned Parenthood Monday, citing that the portion of the law which requires abortion doctors to have admitting privileges in nearby hospitals would restrict women's access to abortion facilities without "a rational basis."

  

• 'Duck Dynasty' Christmas Album 'Duck the Halls' Released

  The Robertson family released their first Christmas album today, a mixture of Christmas classics and redneck fun. The album features all three generations of Robertsons, along with country singers George Straight, Josh Turner, Luke Bryan, and Alison Krauss.

• Are Girls More Likely to Outperform Boys in American Schools?

  With the rise of feminism in the late 20th century, many institutions in America are catering toward women and making it difficult for young boys to flourish. Our culture has placed high value on sensitivity and on being relational, and the standard of "model behavior" in grade schools is that of a well-mannered, quiet little girl.

  

• 'Duck Dynasty’s Sadie Robertson Video Devotional: Choosing Friends Wisely

  Sadie Robertson and Kolby Koloff offered some practical wisdom from the book of Proverbs during week six of "The New Different." The two teenagers have been producing video devotionals every Monday on various topics and passages of Scripture.

• Pennsylvania May Make 'In God We Trust' Motto Mandatory in Public Schools

  Legislation sponsored by State Representative Rick Saccone would require that public school districts in Pennsylvania post the national motto, "In God We Trust" in school buildings if it is passed. Saccone says that the act is widely supported in the state where, according to Wikipedia, 43% of residents regularly attend church.