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Fall from Grace: YouTube Star Denounced After Filming Dead Body

January 2nd, 2018

In the internet age, you no longer have to go to Hollywood to become famous. The emergence of YouTube has spawned a generation of online bloggers who amass millions of followers – and make millions of dollars through ad revenue on their videos. Typical mate Continue Reading »

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Disney Show Featuring 'Boy Princess' Sparks Outrage

December 4th, 2017

The popular animated Disney show Star vs. The Forces of Evil recently debuted a young male character who likes to dress up as a princess, generating mixed reactions from viewers. The episode drew immediate backlash from numerous conservative groups, including the American Family Association. Continue Reading »

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What the Pope Said -- and Didn't Say -- in Myanmar

November 28th, 2017

Pope Francis has completed a visit to Myanmar, though not without severely damaging his image as a peacemaker. Interesting enough, it's not what he said -- but what he didn't say -- that has sparked backlash from humanitarian groups worldwide. Continue Reading »

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Free at Last: Immigrant Spends a Year Hiding From ICE in Church Basement

October 16th, 2017

Countless people report being “saved” by Christ each year, but one Philadelphia man took the opportunity quite literally. When a deportation order was issued in his name, Javier Flores sought refuge from ICE agents in a local church. The pastor and congreg Continue Reading »

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Gay Coffee Shop Owner Kicks Out Anti-Abortion Group

October 12th, 2017

Should a business be allowed to deny service to customers that have offensive beliefs? That’s the question being asked after a now-viral altercation between the owner of a Seattle coffee shop and members of an anti-abortion group. It all started when activ Continue Reading »

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U.S. Refuses to Condemn Death Penalty for LGBTQ People

October 11th, 2017

Human rights groups are furious after the United States voted against a U.N. resolution condemning the death penalty and the way it is used to target LGBTQ people around the world. 27 nations voted in favor of the seemingly-uncontroversial resolution, but in Continue Reading »

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Judge Says Company’s Ban on Gay Weddings Akin to ‘Whites Only’ Sign

September 30th, 2017

A Minnesota couple who refused to do videography work for gay weddings was dealt a serious blow last week when a judge threw out their lawsuit. Carl and Angel Larsen, the owners of Telescope Media Group, were seeking to overturn a state law outlawing discrimin Continue Reading »

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Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Driving

September 29th, 2017

In a surprise decision earlier this week, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia announced that he will lift the country’s infamous ban on female drivers. Beginning in 2018, women in Saudi Arabia will finally be able to apply for driver’s licenses and legally ge Continue Reading »

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Pope Francis Questions Whether Trump is Really Pro-Life

September 14th, 2017

In the wake of the White House’s decision to end the DACA program, Pope Francis had a sharp message for Donald Trump. If the president is truly “pro-life”, said Francis, then he cannot allow the children of immigrants – known commonly as “Dreamers” – to be thrown out of the country. Continue Reading »

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Hate Resurfaces in America

August 30th, 2017

It has become apparent in the wake of Charlottesville that there are those in this country who will relentlessly defend twisted ideologies. Take the Confederate flag as an example. Defiant supporters proudly fly the stars and bars, arguing that they symbolize Continue Reading »

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