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Supreme Court Justice: U.S. Should Return to "Place of Godliness"

June 13th, 2024

Is it appropriate for a Supreme Court justice to agree that the United States needs to return to a place of godliness? Samuel Alito, a Catholic, is under fire after doing just that at a Supreme Court event.

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

Rabbi Fined For Hosting Religious Gatherings at Home Fights Back

February 19th, 2024

When does a house turn into a house of worship? A rabbi in Hawaii is suing the county after they fined him for hosting religious services in his home, arguing it was not zoned properly for worship services.

Political & Religious Controversy 124 Comments

Meet the Group Pushing "Biblical" Legislation in Congress

December 5th, 2023

Meet the National Association of Christian Lawmakers. In a few short years, they've recruited powerful allies to advance their agenda of passing biblical legislation in state legislatures across the country.

Political & Religious Controversy 315 Comments

School Board Member Barred From Quoting Bible Files Lawsuit

October 9th, 2023

An Arizona school board member is suing her district after she was repeatedly told to stop reciting biblical scripture at public school board meetings. She says she wasn't proselytizing, but secular activists disagree.

Political & Religious Controversy 254 Comments

Is There a War on Books in America?

September 25th, 2023

A national book banning crusade is no longer confined to schools – it's now expanding to public libraries. This means anyone who walks into a library could find the book they want to read "off limits."

Political & Religious Controversy 201 Comments

What the Hell Is Happening in Tennessee?

March 9th, 2023

Tennessee legislators have passed HB 878, a controversial new bill that would allow ministers and government officials to decline to perform any weddings they deem “objectionable” based on their religious beliefs.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 85 Comments

In Stunning About-Face, Mormon Church Backs Same-Sex Marriage Rights

November 17th, 2022

In a stunning move, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the Mormon Church) announced it will support federal legislation to protect same-sex marriage. But some critics aren't convinced.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 21 Comments

Senate Votes to Advance Same-Sex Marriage Protections Across the U.S.

November 16th, 2022

The U.S. Senate just voted 62-37 to advance a bill that would extend legal same-sex marriage protections across the United States. While some LGBTQ rights advocates celebrate, the bill remains controversial.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 49 Comments

Jewish Women Challenge Kentucky Abortion Ban, Citing Religious Beliefs

October 10th, 2022

Three Jewish women have filed a lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s sweeping abortion ban on the basis of Jewish religious teachings. The suit argues that a ban on abortions infringes on their religious rights.

Political & Religious Controversy 116 Comments

After Praying, Judge Lets Convicted Rapist Off Easy

December 2nd, 2021

Does God have a place in the legal system? A New York judge is drawing criticism for prayed over how to sentence a convicted rapist, before sentencing the young man to eight years probation instead of jailtime.

Political & Religious Controversy 58 Comments

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