Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson is senior reporter and editor at The Washington Stand.

Culture
New Australian law makes certain prayers ‘unlawful’

(The Washington Stand) – As Vice President JD Vance warns about the suppression of Christians’ free speech rights, a new law in a Western nation makes “praying with or over a… Read More

April 14, 2025
Homeschools
Homeschool students are happier, more engaged and more likely to be married

(The Washington Stand) – As U.S. public school scores plunge yet again, a new study shows homeschool students are more likely to report positive mental health outcomes, to be married and… Read More

March 17, 2025
Culture
9 out of 10 best states for families are conservative, according to study

(The Washington Stand) – When it comes to family flourishing, not every state is created equal. Nine of the top 10 states with the healthiest families are conservative, according to… Read More

February 21, 2025
Culture
The more Democrats go to church, the more they look like Republicans, study shows

(The Daily Signal) – The more often Americans attend virtually any Christian denomination, as well as Jewish services, the more likely they are to adopt conservative political views, according to a… Read More

January 15, 2025
World
1 in 8 Christians worldwide is persecuted ‘because of faith in Jesus,’ report reveals

(The Daily Signal) – One in every eight Christians around the world faces persecution, ranging from imprisonment and censorship to extra-judicial and government-sanctioned martyrdom, according to a new report. “Each year,… Read More

January 13, 2025