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A Texas middle school has sparked controversy after it made a change to their dress code policy ahead of the new school year. Students who attend  H.E. Charles Middle School, which is part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), will not be allowed to wear all-black clothing starting this school year. According to…

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On the evening of President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not seek reelection, Vice President Kamala Harris reached out to her longtime pastor, Rev. Amos C. Brown. This act of seeking spiritual guidance highlights the significance of faith in times of pivotal life decisions. Harris’s call to Rev. Brown is not merely a political…

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A Tennessee school district has agreed to pay $15,000 in legal fees after banning an After School Satan Club from its building. Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) has agreed to settle with the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), which was representing The Satanic Temple (TST). TST had accused MSCS of discrimination after the district had refused…

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Harley-Davidson may be facing a reckoning as conservatives call for a boycott after details of the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies came to light. Robby Starbuck, a popular conservative influencer and film maker, brought attention to the company’s policies. “It’s time to expose Harley Davidson,” wrote Starbuck. He highlighted a number of the…

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In the heart of Castle Rock, Colorado, a story unfolds that intertwines compassion, faith, and legal battles. Nestled on the outskirts of this town, The Rock Church stands as a beacon of hope for those grappling with homelessness. Behind the church, two donated RVs have become temporary sanctuaries for individuals like Joe Ridenour, who found…

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First Liberty Institute has issued a report showing how each of the 50 states rank in the matters of religious freedom. It is the third annual “Religious Liberty in the States,” which outlines 39 legal provisions that states can adopt to offer religious protections. Those provisions are then organized into 16 safeguards that are averaged,…

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The embattled Gateway Church is facing further shake up after Robert Morris’s son, James, announced he would be resigning his position from the church. Robert Morris was ousted from the church after it came to light that he had sexually abused a girl for years during the 80s, beginning when she was just 12 years…

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Actress Jennifer Aniston has joined the fray in speaking out against Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick, JD Vance. Footage of Vance recently resurfaced of Vance speaking in 2021 and criticizing Democrats as anti-family. “We are effectively run in this country, via the Democrats, via our corporate oligarchs, by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are…

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It seems that religious controversies surrounding the Paris Olympics started even before the opening ceremony. Brazilian surfer Joao Chianca found out when his surfboard, decorated with an image of Jesus, was deemed a religious symbol. According to the athlete, he had to remove it to avoid being disqualified from the competition. The story of the…

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A New York pilot tragically passed away in a plane crash just moments after skydivers jumped from the aircraft. Melanie Georger, 26, was the only person onboard the plane when it crashed near Niagara Falls on July 20th. The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news, reporting that news of the crash came in around…
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