Faith Perkins

Faith Perkins is a staff writer for The Lion. She graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelors in convergent journalism.

Legislation
Louisiana Legislature overrides governor’s veto, enacts law banning gender-affirming care for minors

A bill banning gender-affirming care for minors will become law after Louisiana lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto Tuesday. The House and Senate voted 76-23 and 28-11, respectively, to override,… Read More

July 20, 2023
Culture
US senator slams Biden’s admin for ‘woke agenda’ which forced a female military recruit to share housing and a shower with biological males

An 18-year-old female military recruit had to share sleeping quarters and a shower with two trans-identifying biological males, causing one U.S. Senator to speak up. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds… Read More

July 19, 2023
Courts
Christian preschool sues Colorado for program denial based on religious beliefs

A Christian preschool is suing Colorado over having to surrender its religious beliefs to participate in the state’s universal preschool program. Busy Bees preschool, operated by the Darren Patterson Christian… Read More

July 19, 2023
Courts
Male high school counselor awarded $6 million for sex discrimination in St. Louis Public Schools

A St. Louis high school guidance counselor was awarded over $6 million in damages for sex discrimination and retaliation after being held to a different standard than his female colleagues. Read More

July 18, 2023
Christian Schools
‘I am so grateful I could go to a private Christian school.’ Valedictorians talk about the impact of their faith-based education, future plans 

Unique educational and extra-curricular offerings, strong Christian relationships, and an emphasis on faith are among the most impactful qualities of a Christian education, say three students who graduated at the… Read More

July 18, 2023