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For many Americans, the gap between Christian teachings and MAGA politics is baffling. How can people profess faith in Jesus ― who preached love, mercy and care for the oppressed ― while supporting policies that punish immigrants, demonize LGBTQ people and glorify cruelty? The key to understanding this apparent contradiction might lie in something called…

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On what would have been his 32nd birthday, the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk are being remembered with deep reverence by family, friends, pastors, and colleagues. The Turning Point USA (TPUSA) co-founder, who was assassinated on September 10 while meeting with students at Utah Valley University, is now being posthumously awarded the nation’s highest…

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After more than two years of separation and unimaginable suffering, an Israeli couple torn apart during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack is finally reunited. On Monday, Avinatan Or was released from captivity in Gaza and embraced his partner, Noa Argamani, in a moment that brought hope to a nation weary of conflict. A Long-Awaited…

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In a mostly symbolic move, California’s largest school district voted 3-2 in favor of a resolution that prevents transgender athletes from competing in high school sports. The Kern High School District is based in Bakersfield and serves over 40,000 students across 31 schools. The resolution seeks to adopt Title IX measures from the Trump administration,…

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