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My childhood encounter with a sexually abusive priest changed me, for the better. It’s driven me to self-reflection and efforts to stamp out a view of others that I believe is at the root of not just clerics’ sins, but also social practices many see as acceptable. The lessons of priestly sexual abuse should inform…

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Hillary Clinton’s attempt to dunk on President Trump’s military parade backfired into accusations of her own contempt for the US military. Clinton took to social media with images of the planned “No Kings” protests and the military parade celebrating the US army’s 250th birthday. “Compare and contrast scenes from yesterday in America,” wrote Clinton. “On…

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An 84-year-old man who spent eight years living as a woman before finally detransitioning to being a man again has penned a book about his experience and decision to embrace his masculinity. Walt Heyer is 84 today and detransitioned over 40 years ago after living for years as a woman by the name of “Laura…

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When federal agents dragged an unidentified Spanish-speaking man from a bench outside Downey Memorial Christian Church this week, stunned bystanders—including the church’s pastor—tried to intervene. What followed was a clash of conscience and power, as ICE officials, now operating without former protections for “sensitive locations,” faced off with faith leaders demanding answers, dignity, and restraint.…

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