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Shinzo Abe's Assassination Shines Light On Controversial "Cult" Church

September 1st, 2022

The alleged killer of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says he did so because of Abe's political relationship with the Unification Church, a controversial church known for mass weddings and large donation requests.

Political & Religious Controversy 30 Comments

Cross-Shaped Pier Makes Waves at Jersey Shore

August 26th, 2022

A proposed cross-shaped pier in the Methodist community of Ocean Grove, New Jersey has some LGBTQ residents upset, suggesting that the new pier is a hostile symbol representative of Christian nationalism.

Political & Religious Controversy 32 Comments

Texas Law Mandates 'In God We Trust' Signs in Schools

August 24th, 2022

A new Texas law requires schools to hang 'In God We Trust' signs in classrooms, so long as they are donated by outside groups. Is it an attempt to evangelize Christianity to children in the classroom?

Political & Religious Controversy 162 Comments

Politician Attends Son's Same-Sex Wedding Days After Voting Against It

August 4th, 2022

Rep. Glenn Thompson is being called a hypocrite for voting against codifying same-sex marriage, then attending his son's own same-sex wedding just three days later. Is it anything by blatant hypocrisy?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 137 Comments

Iowa Library Closes Under Pressure From Community Over LGBTQ Books

July 21st, 2022

The Vinton Public Library in Vinton, Iowa is closing its doors after much of the staff quit. Staff resigned in frustration and protest after public harassment stemming from the library carrying books with LGBTQ themes.

Political & Religious Controversy 102 Comments

House Passes Bill Codifying Same-Sex Marriage, Fearing Supreme Court Reversal

July 20th, 2022

The US House of Representatives just passed the Respect for Marriage Act in an attempt to enshrine into law certain protections for gay marriage, fearful that the Supreme Court might reverse same-sex marriage legality.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 57 Comments

Controversial "Satanic" Tablets in Georgia Damaged in Bombing

July 8th, 2022

The Georgia Guidestones were partially destroyed by an explosive device in early July. The controversial granite tablets in rural Georgia provide guidance for future generations, but some have called them 'Satanic'.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

Burkini War Rages On as France Bans Muslim Swimwear From Public Pools

June 30th, 2022

A French town just banned burkinis in public pools, citing the country's secular principles. Burkinis are full-coverage swimsuits commonly worn by Muslim women to retain modesty. Is a burkini ban discrimination?

Political & Religious Controversy 64 Comments

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Rolling Back Abortion Rights

June 24th, 2022

News that the Supreme Court officially voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and send abortion rights back to the states set off nationwide protests that are likely to continue throughout the summer and potentially beyond.

Political & Religious Controversy 181 Comments

Lafayette Libraries Ban Pride, Black History Month Displays

June 3rd, 2022

One librarian is preemptively banning Pride Month displays, Black History Month displays, and more. He says it's a defensive measure to combat book bans, but others say it brushes marginalized communities under the rug.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 37 Comments

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