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Archives for February 15, 2026

The Extremism Behind Christian Reconstructionism

February 15, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Elements of Christian reconstructionist thought appear in parts of the Christian homeschooling movement. Forest Trail Academy, CC BY-NC

Christian Reconstructionism is a theological and political movement within conservative Protestantism that argues society should be governed by biblical principles, including the application of biblical law to both personal and public life. It was born from the ideas of theologian R. J. Rushdoony, who argued that Old Testament laws should still apply to modern society. He supported the death penalty not only for murder but also for offenses listed in the text such as adultery, blasphemy, homosexuality, witchcraft and idolatry.

Historic Stall in Hiring in 2025, Jobs Report Shows

February 15, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Donald Trump on Friday at the White House, standing next to a sign that claimed savings of "1.3 trillion for taxpayers. (White House)

Estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions. The revisions show the United States added only 181,000 jobs last year — the first year of the new Trump administration — one of the lowest increases ever outside recessions. 

Parental Rights or Parental Property? The Looming Threat to Florida’s Minors

February 15, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

My children in front of Jacques Louis David's "Death of Socrates" ("La Mort de Socrate,"1787), at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. The painting has played a central role in their upbringing. (© FlaglerLive)

Florida is tightening control over youth autonomy through legislation requiring parental consent for essential medical care and state-mandated censorship of university curricula. By replacing sociology with sanitized history and restricting academic freedom, officials aim to shield students from diverse ideas. These efforts to blinker the next generation often backfire, as students naturally resist censorship and seek out forbidden knowledge.

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Sunday, February 15, 2026

February 15, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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