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Florida to Allow Loudspeaker Prayers at High School Sporting Events

May 25th, 2023

A new Florida law allows public schools to choose to pray over the loudspeaker ahead of athletic playoff games. Critics say it's a thinly veiled attempt to insert Christianity into public schools yet again.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

Christian University Fires Staff Over Pronouns in Email Signatures

May 24th, 2023

Houghton University, a Christian school in New York, fired two employees after they refused to remove pronouns from their email signature, and they say the school's pronoun policy only exists to be trans-exclusive.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 64 Comments

Texas Law Would Allow Chaplains to Replace School Counselors

May 19th, 2023

A new Texas bill will allow chaplains to replace school counselors all across the Lone Star State. Critics say it's injecting Christian nationalism in schools, but proponents say it will address the mental health crisis.

Political & Religious Controversy 130 Comments

Are Boys Wearing Dresses an "Abomination to the Lord?" One Ohio School District Thinks So

February 20th, 2023

One Ohio boy's choice to wear a dress to school was called an "abomination" and "demonic" in a school board meeting, prompting outrage from the boy's parents who say their son just wants to be left alone.

Political & Religious Controversy 152 Comments

Christian College Axes Concert Over Gay Singer

February 17th, 2023

Popular a capella group The King's Singers had a performance canceled at a private Christian college in Florida just two hours before showtime. The school's reasoning? One of the singers is openly gay.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 119 Comments

West Virginia Passes Bill Mandating "In God We Trust" in Schools

February 2nd, 2023

West Virginia will likely soon require every school in the state to display "In God We Trust," the national motto. Secular activists are balking, arguing it is a violation of separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 174 Comments

New Florida Law Could Send Teachers to Prison Over "Inappropriate" Books in Classrooms

January 27th, 2023

A new obscenity law in Florida could put teachers and librarians in the Sunshine State at risk of felony prosecution if they expose children to any books deemed "pornographic" or inappropriate.

Political & Religious Controversy 178 Comments

College Professor Fired for Showing Image of Muhammad in Class

January 9th, 2023

An art history teacher was let go from Hamline University in Minnesota after showing a painting of the Prophet Muhammad. Now free speech advocates and Muslim activists are debating the merits of her firing.

Political & Religious Controversy 52 Comments

Oklahoma Opens the Door to Taxpayer-Funded Religious Schools

December 16th, 2022

Does Jesus belong in public school classrooms? Thanks to a legal opinion from Oklahoma’s departing Attorney General, churches in the Sooner State might be operating public charter schools in the near future.

Political & Religious Controversy 75 Comments

Jewish University Closes All Clubs Rather Than Allow Pride Group to Meet

September 21st, 2022

A private Jewish university in New York is opting to close every university club instead of recognizing a pro-LGBTQ pride group. Should religious schools have the freedom to discriminate against LGBTQ students?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 34 Comments

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