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• Oregon mandates insurance coverage for gender surgeries, including for minors, based on WPATH guidelines, while not requiring coverage for detransition procedures • Barrhead, Alberta voted to ban pride flags and rainbow crosswalks from public property with a 57% majority • CDC's 2025 vaccine schedule recommends 36 doses by age two and over 70 doses by age eighteen • Conservative MP Jamil Jivani highlights 112 burned or vandalized churches in Canada since 2021 while Parliament displays Christmas tree • Syracuse judge Felicia Pitts-Davis faced backlash for arranging alternative judge for same-sex ceremony • LPGA implements new policy restricting male-bodied golfers from women's tournaments starting 2025 • Canada plans to send confiscated civilian firearms to Ukraine, with indigenous weapons exempted • EPA makes first climate-related arrest for "smuggling potent greenhouse gases," with $1.7 billion in penalties and 480 open investigations ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• University of Michigan has eliminated DEI statements from faculty hiring processes, citing the need to remove barriers to diversity of thought • Britain's highest court is examining the definition of "woman" in relation to Scotland's gender quotas for public boards • LPGA has implemented new policies regarding male-to-female transgender athletes, prioritizing competitive fairness • English Football Association reprimanded player Marc Guehi for adding "I ❤️ Jesus" to a rainbow armband • Alabama is proposing legislation giving detransitioners 15 years after turning 19 to pursue legal action against medical providers • Hawaii public schools were ordered by court to provide equal access to Good News Clubs (Christian groups) • Supreme Court conservatives expressed skepticism toward ACLU arguments regarding child gender transitions ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Fashion Awards named Alex Consani as Model of the Year, a transgender model who began transitioning around age twelve • Southwest Airlines eliminated DEI quotas and benchmarks following a federal civil rights complaint • Ohio implemented new bathroom laws based on biological sex, joining eleven other states with similar legislation • Bible sales increased 22% with YouVersion's prayer features seeing a 46% usage increase • Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey used post-game interview to emphasize faith over athletic achievement • GEICO implemented mandatory employee training on handling customer "misgendering" situations ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• ASU Professor Crystal Jackson argues against anti-trafficking laws, claiming they're discriminatory and suggesting legalization of sex work. • Mattel faces $5M lawsuit after misprinting adult website address on "Wicked" doll packaging. • Mark Zuckerberg seeking "active role" in Trump's tech policies, expressing regret over COVID censorship. • Las Vegas teacher faces backlash for teaching budget lessons by "evicting" students from desks. • DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) considering ending Daylight Saving Time, citing $434M annual economic cost. • Pacific Northwest Ballet casts male dancer as Sugar Plum Fairy in effort to "ungender" The Nutcracker. • Jaguar executive complains about "vile hatred" over company's woke rebrand that featured no cars. • State Department DEI head Desiree Cormier Smith's deleted posts reveal anti-Trump stance and support for anti-police rhetoric. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Rumble and Babylon Bee are challenging California's new laws requiring platforms to police deepfakes and election content, with ADF's Phil Sechler calling it "California's war against political speech" • Joe Rogan turned a controversy into humor by making "dragon believer" his X profile description after Joy Behar of The View attempted to discredit him by claiming he believes in dragons • A Canadian town was fined $10,000 by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and required to send its mayor to "Human Rights 101" for not declaring June as Pride Month • Pat Hardy Elementary School in Alberta cancelled their Christmas concert citing religious diversity and concerns about holiday alcohol consumption as reasons for "inclusion" • UCLA's student government's Cultural Affairs Commission was discovered maintaining a discriminatory "no-hire list" targeting Jewish and Zionist applicants • The group 'Catholics for Choice' drew criticism for suggesting Mary's pregnancy with Jesus supports their cause • LeBron James's media company SpringHill reported significant losses of $28 million despite producing content for major streaming platforms • An Australian senator faced accusations of racism for suggesting elected officials should prioritize their own citizens' interests ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

-The Sun Belt states, particularly Florida and Texas, are experiencing significant population growth, while California lost 75,000 residents. -A renewed push to eliminate the Department of Education is underway, with legislation already introduced and support from President-elect Trump. -The Supreme Court is set to hear Tennessee's case defending restrictions on minor gender transitions, following revelations about financial motivations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. -British Parliament is advancing legislation to legalize assisted suicide, amid concerns about following Canada's controversial path. -Ferrari has implemented mandatory DEI training and unconscious bias workshops for employees. -California is threatening police officers with felony charges if they assist federal immigration enforcement. -President Biden issued a comprehensive pardon for his son Hunter, covering an 11-year period including the Burisma timeline. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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• Denver Mayor Mike Johnston threatened to block federal immigration agents, comparing his planned resistance to Tiananmen Square, prompting Senator Rand Paul to warn of potential removal from office. • Watertown Unified School Board in Wisconsin voted 8-1 to restrict locker rooms, restrooms, and sports teams to biological sex. • Georgetown Law refused to accommodate a pregnant student's exam schedule, citing "equity" concerns for non-birthing students. • Documents revealed Planned Parenthood sold 23-week-old aborted babies to UC San Diego for research, prompting Congressional investigation. • The Economist endorsed assisted suicide in England, drawing comparisons to Canada's expanding euthanasia policies. • Jaguar's woke marketing campaign featuring performance artists instead of cars led to stock decline. • Volvo released a commercial celebrating unplanned pregnancy and fatherhood, emphasizing traditional family values. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Senator Mike Rounds introduced legislation to abolish the Department of Education, proposing to distribute its functions to other agencies • FEMA supervisor Marn'i Washington faces House Committee investigation for allegedly discriminating against Trump supporters during disaster relief • Target employee Denise Kendrick won reinstatement after being fired for writing "Trust in Jesus" on her name tag • Former Florida Congressman Dr. Dave Weldon selected to head CDC under Trump administration • MSNBC's Joy Reid suggested Trump supporters might engage in turning people in, advising viewers to cut off Trump-supporting family members • The View's Joy Behar proposed making all congressional bathrooms gender-neutral; Rep. Sarah McBride agreed to use facilities matching biological sex • J.K. Rowling defended women's rights and spoke out about transgender athletes in women's sports ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Senator Roger Marshall is introducing the "Defining Male and Female Act" to legally define biological sex, drawing from his experience as a physician who delivered over 5,000 babies • The House Oversight Committee has advanced the "Dismantle DEI Act" for a full vote, aiming to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from federal agencies • Chicago's red-light cameras are under scrutiny after data showed South Side neighborhoods receive more tickets than North Side areas, prompting discussions about potential bias • Mountain West Conference faces legal challenges after five women's volleyball teams forfeit matches rather than compete against a biological male player • Ellen DeGeneres has reportedly relocated to rural England following Trump's victory, settling two hours outside London • Justin Trudeau faces criticism for prioritizing climate change policy while nearly half of Canadians are reportedly $200 away from financial hardship • Britain's NHS has proposed giving priority access to IVF treatment for "trans men" and lesbians, allowing them to receive treatment two years ahead of heterosexual couples ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• California voters rejected an $18 minimum wage increase, with about 240,000 votes difference • The Potential Energy Coalition launched a 'Talk Like a Human' campaign to rebrand climate activism messaging • Pennsylvania Department of Education rescinded mandatory "Culturally-Relevant and Sustaining Education Program" after legal challenge • DC Comics reimagined Superman as a climate refugee with anger issues and changed other hero origins • Elon Musk commented on falling birth rates, particularly noting Sweden's lowest rates since 1749 • Progressive Americans reportedly stockpiling Plan B pills and hormone treatments following Trump's victory ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Colorado ordered to pay $1.5 million to graphic designer Lorie Smith following Supreme Court victory over religious freedom case, ending a saga that included harassment of cake artist Jack Phillips • Essentia Health hospital faced backlash for offering free Chick-fil-A to staff, despite providing gender transition services, leading to administrative apology • St. Peter's Chapel in Lucerne introduced AI-powered confession system with a "Swiss-looking" digital Jesus programmed with New Testament teachings • Canadian PM Justin Trudeau dismissed citizens' financial concerns about affording basic necessities while promoting carbon tax agenda • Media studies research links historical antipathy toward Barney the Dinosaur to issues with masculinity and homophobia • Jaguar released a car commercial featuring no cars, instead showing people with sledgehammers and abstract concepts • Oregon reported highest abortion numbers since 2009, with 60% increase in out-of-state visitors and new Planned Parenthood facility near Idaho border ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Democratic lawmakers proposing bill to establish homelessness as a protected class, preventing cities from restricting public camping • Poll shows 75% of Americans support making transgender surgeries for children illegal, 10% increase since August • Rep. Nancy Mace introduced bill requiring House members to use bathrooms matching biological sex • 42 Fortune 100 companies now cover abortion travel costs while maintaining limited childcare benefits • Sheffield College creates "gender affirmation fund" for clothes and makeup despite Cass Review warnings • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia under investigation for 768 gender transition prescriptions for minors • Governor Pritzker declares state as safe haven for gender-related procedures • State Board approves optional biblical teachings in curriculum, starting August 2025 ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• California showed significant political shift with Trump gaining 40% of votes and Proposition 36 passing with 70% support, reversing soft-on-crime policies • Major corporations including Disney, Comcast, and IBM are quietly returning to X (formerly Twitter) despite previous public exodus • University of Rochester faced antisemitic incident with "Wanted" posters targeting Jewish faculty members • California's Acalanes Union High School District under federal probe for event excluding white faculty members • Anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe reached 2,444 incidents in 2023, with France recording nearly 1,000 cases • American Bible Society study reveals Scripture-engaged adults experience lower levels of loneliness • Former NFL player Benjamin Watson calls for men to take active roles in pro-life movement • Advance Auto Parts announcing closure of 500 stores by mid-2025 due to economic pressures ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• The Trump administration plans to dismantle approximately 500 DEI-related actions implemented across federal agencies during the Biden administration • State Department organized therapy sessions and "cry rooms" for employees distressed by Trump's victory • Former Trump official Ben Carson notes bureaucrats previously "slow-walked" policies they opposed • Michigan Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin opposes removing DEI programs from military • Actress Rachel Zegler apologized for post-election comments about Trump voters "never knowing peace" • Eva Longoria walked back comments about America becoming a "dystopian country" and her European residence • MSNBC's Jen Psaki discussed biological males in women's sports, claiming no threat to "safety or fairness" • Justin Trudeau promoted abortion access to high school students, citing disputed Charter rights ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• California, Colorado, and Hawaii voted to remove traditional marriage definitions from constitutions • Russia passed law banning child adoption by countries where gender transitioning is legal • Ohio Senate approved legislation requiring sex-based bathroom separation in schools • Oklahoma launching "Office of Religious and Patriotism" for schools • Eva Longoria announced plans to leave US for Mexico and Spain • Paramount+ releasing "Dear Satan" Christmas movie starring Jack Black • MSNBC reportedly lost approximately half their audience since election • Democrat Seth Moulton faces resignation calls over transgender sports comments ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Spirit Airlines stock has plummeted over 90% this year, preparing for bankruptcy and planning to furlough over 300 pilots in January • Microsoft Word's latest update flags terms like "maternity leave" as non-inclusive, suggesting alternatives like "parental leave" and "birth-related leave" • Idaho's Southwest District Health Board voted to stop offering COVID-19 vaccines at its facilities, following input from medical experts Dr. Ryan Cole and Dr. Peter McCullough • Canadian women's prison punished a female inmate with segregation after objecting to and being assaulted by a transgender inmate with a history of child predation; the Parole Board cited the attacker's indigenous heritage as a mitigating factor • La Leche League GB, Britain's oldest breastfeeding charity, faces controversy as trustee Miriam Main resigned after organization decided to welcome biological men into breastfeeding support groups • Disney's Snow White remake actress Rachel Zegler generating controversy over social media comments about Trump voters • Support groups claiming children as young as two can identify as transgender, citing case of one parent with two transgender children ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Hong Kong attempts to address low birth rates by placing baby pictures in government offices, assuming workers have simply forgotten about babies. • Fulani herdsmen kidnapped four more Nigerian Christians, adding to dozens taken in six months, with little response from police. • Twelve thousand Christians marched in Dublin, singing and carrying crosses, while Pastor John Ahern stressed that God does not bless churches unwilling to call out evil. • Emails reveal that the Gates Foundation introduced NIH officials to BioNTech’s CEO before the pandemic, with vaccine efforts starting weeks later; Gates had already invested $55 million in BioNTech stock. • A Louisiana court allows more discovery in a social media censorship case, scrutinizing government-Big Tech coordination, which Supreme Court justices viewed as a First Amendment issue. • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police uses fake online profiles to monitor “extremists,” including pro-family and pro-life content, broadening the term “extremism.” • A copyright ruling now permits third-party repairs on McDonald's ice cream machines, potentially fixing the infamous “broken ice cream machine” issue. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Vice President-elect JD Vance suggests Europeans reconsider NATO funding after threats against Elon Musk’s free speech. • A mother’s video shows her supporting her children’s choices – except when they vote Republican. • Fulani herdsmen continue persecuting Christians in Nigeria, with six more dead and widespread hunger. • A former teacher assaulted Trump supporters, justifying it as a response to "fascism." • A Seattle plastic surgeon, fined $5 million, hastens surgeries before potential Trump restrictions. • A company offers a four-year cruise for those avoiding Trump, but its reliability is questionable. • Mattel recalls its "Wicked" dolls after mistakenly printing a porn site link on packaging. • Debenhams pulls a Christmas sweater after Christians protested its mockery. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• FEMA Scandal: Whistleblowers revealed an official ordered workers to skip homes with Trump signs during Florida disaster relief; supervisor was terminated • Manufacturing Shift: Steve Madden is reducing Chinese manufacturing by 45% in anticipation of potential Trump tariffs • Gun Rights: Illinois federal judge struck down the state's ban on semiautomatic weapons, citing constitutional rights • New York Legislation: Governor Hochul introduced the "Empire State Freedom Initiative," following a controversial abortion amendment • Yale Controversy: Chief psychiatry resident Dr. Amanda Calhoun advised cutting off Trump-supporting family members during holidays • Media Debate: CNN panel discussion on transgender athletes in women's sports ended in controversial confrontation • Viral Commentary: Video questioning women's rights claims under Trump administration gains traction • Religious Persecution: Ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria, with recent Fulani herdsmen attacks resulting in multiple deaths ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Electoral Impact: Oberlin College professor canceled class, claiming inability to teach following election results • Identity Politics: Vice President Harris' defeat prompted discussions about the role of DEI in electoral politics • Corporate Change: Target stores returning to "Merry Christmas" messaging instead of "Happy Holidays" • Alberta Legislation: Premier Danielle Smith introduced bill requiring parental permission for pronoun changes and sexual education participation • Florida Education: State faced criticism for removing certain materials from schools, labeled as "book banning" • Abortion Politics: Seven states passed expanded abortion amendments, while Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota maintained restrictions • Religious Persecution: 34 Christians were forced from their homes in Sudan due to religious and racial discrimination • Digital Rights: Pakistan government working with vigilante groups to increase enforcement of blasphemy laws • Immigration Policy: New York City ended program providing weekly food allowance to illegal immigrants ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• The View hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg made controversial claims about the election, with Hostin blaming "uneducated white voters" and Whoopi claiming voter deaths • MSNBC's Joe Scarborough acknowledged that Democrat positions on transgender sports affected election outcomes, noting 85% of Americans oppose biological males in women's sports • Trump achieved narrowed margins in traditionally blue states including Illinois, New Jersey, and New York • Six states are challenging Biden's Title IX regulations regarding transgender athletes in women's sports • Delaware elected Sarah McBride as the first transgender person to Congress • Nebraska voters rejected a pro-abortion amendment that would have allowed late-term procedures • New York passed an Equal Rights Amendment removing sex distinctions and protecting abortion rights • North Dakota voters rejected marijuana decriminalization ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Florida voters rejected Amendment 4, which would have established unlimited abortion rights in the state constitution • Georgetown University is offering stress relief items like Legos and coloring books to help students cope with election day • A Seattle French teacher was exposed for requiring students to describe Trump negatively in language exercises • Olympic boxing faced controversy after medical reports revealed Algerian "female" champion Imane Khelif is biologically male • FEMA call centers are failing to answer nearly 50% of calls from disaster victims, with hour-plus wait times • House report reveals Biden administration spent nearly $1 billion on COVID vaccine and mask messaging • Luther Rice College in Georgia is challenging state discrimination over financial aid denial based on religious status • FBI arrested a Michigan man for threatening conservative Christians, who used threatening usernames on social media ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Alberta facing controversy over parental consent requirements - needed for dental work but not for abortions • Premier Danielle Smith introducing legislation to ban transgender surgeries for minors in Alberta • UC San Diego implementing mandatory climate change courses for all incoming freshmen • Missouri pro-life groups organizing convoy protest against Amendment 3 (abortion legislation) • Transgender activist organization sent incorrect voting status texts to Pennsylvania voters • Britain implements law banning silent prayer near abortion facilities • Canadian doctor suggested euthanasia as "God's tool" to cancer patient • Community supports Michigan mom whose hospitalized son missed Halloween by leaving candy at her door ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Hurricane Helene caused $53 billion in damage in North Carolina alone, with 96 deaths and 126,000 damaged homes • New York schools are offering "mental health days" for students stressed by democratic processes • HHS officials are consulting with activists regarding potential CPS intervention in cases of "transphobia" • NY Governor Hochul characterized Republican voters as "anti-American" • Boeing is dismantling its DEI department to focus on core competencies and safety • Canadian business owners won approval for a class-action lawsuit against Alberta's government over COVID lockdowns • TGI Fridays has filed for bankruptcy amid broader restaurant industry struggles • A Christian man in Pakistan was released on bail after being jailed on blasphemy charges ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• NYC legalizes jaywalking despite 200 pedestrian deaths in five years, citing racial concerns • Taliban issues new restriction banning women from hearing other women's voices in public • NY Times publishes essay arguing against concept of "positive masculinity" • New Brunswick elects Liberal government promising to remove parental consent requirements for student gender identity changes • Beverly Tillery fired from Anti-Violence Project, files discrimination lawsuit • Harvard applies Christian monastic practices to study Taylor Swift lyrics • Male applicant sues Hooters for gender discrimination • Lost runner Robert Schock rescued after surviving month in Washington wilderness ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Thomas More Society releases "decoder" document warning Missouri's Amendment 3 could override parental rights and expand beyond abortion • VP Kamala Harris repeatedly avoids specifying abortion restrictions in CBS interview • British Health Secretary meets with Darlington nurses, supporting biological sex-based spaces after 48,000 sign petition • Neiman Marcus removes "Christmas" from annual catalog, rebranding as "Holiday Book" • Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faces resignation calls after endorsing same-sex relationships, prompting formation of "parallel province" • Gallup poll reveals 84% of Americans support voter ID requirements • Los Angeles teenager Ivonne prevents kidnapping attempt by confronting suspect, leading to arrest ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• The View's Whoopi Goldberg claimed Trump would break up interracial marriages to deport non-white spouses if reelected • University of Nevada Reno women's volleyball team and four other schools refused to compete against a team with a male player, led by captain Sia Liilii • California withdrew enforcement of its censorship law against The Babylon Bee after First Amendment concerns • UK fertility rates hit historic low of 1.44 children per woman, with over 10 million abortions since 1967 • Cincinnati Judge Christian Jenkins ruled Ohio's 2019 heartbeat law unenforceable following abortion amendment • MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace declared next week's election "literally life and death for every woman in America" • Open Doors reported escalating persecution of Nigerian Christians, including video showing execution of four "infidels" • EveryLife donated over 1 million diapers and 1.3 million wipes to hurricane-affected families in Florida ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• 50 Liberal MPs have signed a petition calling for Justin Trudeau's resignation following byelection losses and controversial Foreign Interference Inquiry testimony • Four Texas school employees suspended for allegedly administering sleep-aid patches to preschoolers at Northgate Elementary School • Planned Parenthood now offers cross-sex hormones at 450 locations, with 40,000 patients treated last year, offering same-day prescriptions without mental health evaluations • UN report documents 900 medals lost by female athletes to transgender competitors across 29 sports, including cases of serious injuries • Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy's taxpayer-funded study on puberty blockers remains unpublished after finding they "did not lead to mental health improvements" • Ugandan Pastor Weere Mukisa, his wife, and two daughters were burned alive by extremists after converting three Muslims to Christianity • Walmart and Aldi announce inflation-free Thanksgiving meals, with Walmart feeding eight for under $7 each and Aldi offering a meal for 10 under $47 ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• A Berklee College student canceled his presentation about avoiding gender transition after receiving threats and hostile comments • Chicago Public Schools received federal funding for LGBT and climate programs despite low academic performance (82% math deficiency, 74% reading deficiency) • Democrats launched a $2M ad campaign warning about potential Republican restrictions on pornography • NYC is considering mandatory paid time off for employees with sick pets • Virginia Governor contests federal order to restore 1,500 non-citizens to voter rolls before election • Human rights organizations advocate for Pakistan's Commonwealth suspension over blasphemy laws • Michigan middle school girls raised safety concerns about biological males in bathrooms, met with dismissal from school board • 2.1 million Christians gathered in Seoul, South Korea to support traditional marriage and family values ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• British veteran fined approximately $12,000 for silent prayer near abortion clinic, spending just three minutes in reflection • Dutch court allows vaccine injury case against Bill Gates to proceed, rejecting his jurisdictional defense • Prairie Valley School Division defends policy allowing gender-confused males in female locker rooms • Biden administration implements new rule restricting law enforcement access to medical data for abortion law enforcement • Study shows 75% of Christian men struggle with pornography consumption, with 80% lacking support systems • Melbourne's Methodist Ladies College orders student to remove cross necklace citing potential offense • FDA recalls 7,100+ bottles of Duloxetine antidepressant due to cancer-causing chemical contamination • Pakistani Christian woman granted bail in blasphemy case but must remain in hiding for safety ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Colorado Governor signs law prohibiting healthcare workers from offering abortion pill reversal treatment, despite claiming to want abortion "minimized" • Barrhead, Alberta to vote on bylaw removing Pride flags and specialized crosswalks from town property • Mother of female swimmer who competed against Lia Thomas breaks silence about impact on women's sports • Poll shows majority of Christians feel unprepared to engage in cultural conversations despite believing Scripture speaks to modern issues • Ontario coroner reveals multiple cases of individuals seeking euthanasia due to isolation and fear of homelessness • Survey indicates strong public support for equal company benefits for adoption and childbirth when abortion-related travel is covered • Trans-identifying tennis coach in Gettysburg resigns after explicit drug-related videos emerge • Florida voters to decide on Amendment 4 regarding abortion limits, similar to Michigan's previous amendment ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Christian convert Mohammad Abdul faced third attack this year for hosting prayer meetings. • 60 congressmen pushing pro-life legislation, including mandatory heartbeat listening requirement in Columbia. • New film "Average Joe" depicts Coach Joseph Kennedy's Supreme Court victory over prayer-related dismissal. • Barna study reveals majority of practicing Christians, including pastors, admit to viewing pornography. • UMC is experiencing historic low in young clergy while over 7,500 congregations leave denomination. • Medical organizations file amicus brief supporting Tennessee's ban on childhood gender transitions. • Bishop Brady High School joins others in refusing to compete against teams with biological male players. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Colorado baker Jack Phillips wins dismissal of latest case after 12-year legal battle over conscience rights • Growing wave of detransitioner lawsuits emerging from young people claiming they were rushed into medical procedures • Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announces plans to protect female student privacy in school facilities • British Columbia Conservative leader John Rustad opposes explicit materials in school libraries • Fulani herdsmen kill seven Christians in targeted attack in Nigeria • Minnesota funding "no-parents-allowed wilderness excursions" for children to discuss "queerness" with transgender adults • Chick-fil-A expanding to United Kingdom, including charitable Shared Table program ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Harvard faces $151 million reduction in endowment due to donor response to anti-Semitism handling • British veteran Adam Smith-Connor fined $12,000 for silent prayer near abortion clinic • Canadian euthanasia program expanding to consider conditions like homelessness and obesity • MSNBC's Joy Reid characterizes pro-life Christian families as "fascists" • Missouri pastor Rev. Shumway campaigns on platform combining Christianity with trans rights advocacy • University of Nottingham adds trigger warnings to medieval literature containing Christian expressions • Chinese developments: Church leader granted bail for Bible printing; Christian school founder arrested ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• A UK court rules calling a man "bald" is now considered sexual harassment. • Canada’s assisted suicide program has led to 45,000 deaths since 2016. • Walgreens is closing 1,200 stores over the next three years, leaving many without jobs. • Marvel introduces a non-binary, two-spirit Native American Hawkeye, emphasizing identity politics. • An asylum seeker in Austria claims homosexuality to fast-track his application, despite being married with children. • A study shows practicing Christians report higher levels of human flourishing than non-religious people. • Cru ministry is removing its Compassionate and Faithful curriculum amid controversy over LGBTQ issues. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Harris-Walz campaign uses Doug Emhoff to promote 'new masculinity' and abortion rights to male voters • Victoria, Australia proposes strict hate speech laws that could result in up to 5 years imprisonment for 'inciting hatred or severe ridicule' • Kamala Harris announces 'Opportunity Agenda for Black Men' offering $20,000 loans and marijuana legalization • Viral video shows young women declaring themselves 'non-binary' to break free from societal expectations • University of Nevada, Reno faces criticism for not supporting its women's volleyball team's refusal to play against a team with a transgender athlete • Poland citizens push for a bill to protect children from online pornography exposure ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• 24% of Evangelicals who believe skipping church is sinful rarely attend church themselves. • The Satanic Temple opened a second telehealth abortion facility, calling it part of their 'destruction ritual'. • CBS hired a 'mental health expert and DEI strategist' after employees were upset by tough questions in an interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates about the Israel-Gaza conflict. • A fifth women's volleyball team forfeited a game rather than play against a transgender athlete, citing fairness and safety concerns. • A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from a father who wanted 'straight pride' flags displayed alongside LGBT flags in schools. • A viral video shows an unborn baby smiling at the sound of her dad's voice during a 32-week ultrasound. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• The Atlantic published an article fact-checking Democrat claims about third-trimester abortions, revealing 137 late-term abortions occurred in Colorado in 2023. • The Department of Justice is suing police and fire departments, claiming it's discriminatory to require basic math skills for employment. • A CNN Republican commentator suggested the Democratic Party is perceived as prioritizing transgender issues over concerns of traditional male voters. • The Supreme Court declined to intervene in an Alabama case involving the destruction of frozen embryos at an IVF facility, allowing a wrongful death suit to proceed. • A database revealed nearly 14,000 children underwent sex change procedures across the country from 2019 to 2023, costing $119 million. • In Wyoming, a radiologist named Eric Cubin is fighting to rejoin the state's Board of Medicine after being removed for opposing gender transition procedures for minors. • In Tennessee, rescue crews found a dog named Athena trapped in a tree after being swept away by floodwaters during Hurricane Helene, and reunited her with her family. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• A church safety-team member in Texas was arrested for fabricating a story about 'jihadist' shooters. • The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Tennessee's ban on gender transition procedures for minors. • A federal judge in Oregon is forcing Oregon Right to Life to pay for health insurance covering abortions. • California teachers were caught pushing anti-Israel views in classrooms after the Hamas attack. • A couple in Georgia can't sue Uber due to their daughter waiving their trial rights while ordering pizza. • The prime minister of Georgia (country) signed a bill banning LGBT propaganda and 'pride' events. • A female passenger with no flight experience safely landed a twin-engine aircraft after the pilot's cardiac arrest. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• The Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration's attempt to force Texas doctors to perform "emergency" abortions, leaving in place a lower court ruling that blocks federal guidance on the matter. • The Department of Agriculture is paying $50,000 to encourage LGBT teens to go on wilderness conservation trips through the Northwest Youth Corps in Oregon. • Hillary Clinton expressed concern about the government losing control of speech on social media, calling for more "moderation and monitoring." • The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that parents cannot request certain school curricula under public records laws. • Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confirmed plans to introduce a bill banning men from competing in women's sports. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• A family group plans to protest an all-ages 'witch pride' event at a store run by a self-described 'blood-oathed Priestess' of witchcraft in Fort Worth, Texas. • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Austin for allocating $400,000 to fund out-of-state travel expenses for abortions. • The Minnesota Vikings face criticism for a post warning about Islamophobia on the anniversary of the Hamas attack against Israel. • Democrats in Congress claim public schools are racist, pushing for an overhaul of school discipline to address racial disparities in suspensions. • Georgia's Supreme Court reinstated the state's 'Heartbeat Bill,' protecting unborn babies at around six weeks of pregnancy. • A good Samaritan in Archer County, Texas, saved a woman trapped in her sinking car after it plunged into a canal. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Home Depot ended partnership with LGBTQ organization Human Rights Campaign, which taught gender theory to young children. • CatholicVote launched ad campaign targeting VP Kamala Harris over support for transgender surgeries on minors. • New Jersey parents sued school district for banning them after wearing 'XX' wristbands to protest transgender athlete. • Florida report shows over 95% of abortions are elective, with 71% of 84,052 reported abortions in 2023 listed as such. • FEMA's Director of Education/Training expressed concern about faith-based shelters potentially misgendering migrants during emergencies. • Hundreds in Rutherford County, North Carolina were baptized in a lake following Hurricane Helene's devastation. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Toyota narrows focus of diversity initiatives to STEM education and workforce readiness, moving away from broader DEI efforts. • Black Lives Matter fund exposed as fraud; Biden DOJ sentences Sir Maejor Page to 42 months for defrauding donors of over $450,000. • Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro used public funds to train liberal social media influencers on voter engagement, dubbed "Democracy Summer Camp". • Florida court allows Governor Ron DeSantis and state health agency to speak about Amendment 4 (abortion amendment), rejecting ACLU's attempt to silence them. • Washington Commanders attempt to portray NFL legend Vince Lombardi as an LGBTQ+ ally, seen as an effort to gain "woke points". • New Jersey man faces charges for calling 911 over someone lighting a scented candle, mistaking it for a criminal offense. • Chick-fil-A workers in New Jersey save a 6-year-old girl by identifying a drunk driver in their drive-thru and stalling until police arrived. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Several states are voting on marijuana legalization, with THC levels now reaching up to 95% in some products. • A lead psychologist at Tavistock hospital trust pled guilty to grooming a schoolboy but is still allowed to practice. • A California school district's "social justice academy" is teaching elementary kids about "whiteness" and transgender ideology. • A Virginia school board paid nearly $600,000 to a teacher fired for not using transgender pronouns. • Only 35% of Evangelicals feel ready to share biblical truths, according to a new poll. • An Ohio school district dropped an off-campus Bible lesson program for students. • U.S. Pastor David Lin returned home after 17 years of wrongful detention in China. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Dockworkers suspended their strike until January after reaching a tentative agreement on wage increases. • A study found transgender and gender-fluid individuals are up to three times more likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety. • Melania Trump expressed support for abortion rights in her upcoming memoir. • Colorado agreed to pay over $1.5 million in legal fees to a web designer who refused to create a website for a same-sex couple. • A Lutheran pastor claiming to be transgender stated the Bible wasn't written for 2024 and that God created "everyone else as well" beyond male and female. • A federal judge blocked California's new "deepfake" law, citing First Amendment concerns. • Four colleges forfeited volleyball matchups against San Jose State over a transgender player. • Colorado high school student Chase Windebank won a religious freedom battle after being punished for praying on campus, leading to new measures protecting religious freedom nationwide. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• A federal judge ruled that the University of Maryland must allow a pro-Palestinian group to hold a rally on the anniversary of Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel. • California Governor Newsom signed a bill allowing citizens to use cannabis in designated "cannabis cafes." • Arkansas is suing YouTube, claiming the platform is fueling a mental health crisis among youth. • A federal judge blocked New York from censoring pro-life statements about abortion pill reversal. • A report by International Christian Concern linked government corruption to Christian persecution in 21 countries. • A coffee shop owner at Boise State University was awarded $4 million after being bullied off campus for pro-police views. • California parents are suing Governor Newsom over a bill forcing schools to hide children's transgender identities. • In South Carolina, a father walked 30 miles through hurricane debris to attend his daughter's wedding. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• A Georgia judge struck down the state's six-week abortion ban, calling it "arbitrary" and allowing abortions up to about 22 weeks of pregnancy. • A group of detransitioners were expelled from the American Academy of Pediatrics conference in Orlando. • A state-funded food pantry in Minneapolis was forced to relocate after allegedly refusing to serve white people. • A video surfaced showing a drag queen throwing money at a young girl during a "family-friendly" event. • Homeschooling continues to increase across the US even after the pandemic. • Prime Minister Trudeau pledged $200 million to promote abortion and sex education in Africa. • Yasser, a Christian convert in Iran, was released from prison after nearly five years. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• The Biden administration launched a "White Dudes for Harris" campaign, attempting to appeal to white men by addressing racial stereotypes in a clumsy manner. • The editor-in-chief of Mother Jones had an emotional outburst on a flight after being wished a "blessed night" by a flight attendant, viewing it as a sign of Christian nationalism. • A California school district is being sued for ignoring sexual abuse allegations against a teacher, Scott Waln, who was convicted of molesting minors. • Alabama became the 14th state to block access to PornHub, citing the need for age verification to protect minors from pornography. • Pro-life volunteers in South Dakota face harassment and intimidation while opposing an extreme abortion amendment that would allow late-term abortions for broadly defined health risks. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!