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Fall Wedding Trends That Let You Personalize Your Wedding

October 10th, 2022

Having your wedding in fall allows you to take advantage of plenty of great autumn wedding trends, from delicious seasonal desserts to beautiful autumnal backdrops. Continue Reading »

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Jewish Women Challenge Kentucky Abortion Ban, Citing Religious Beliefs

October 10th, 2022

Three Jewish women have filed a lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s sweeping abortion ban on the basis of Jewish religious teachings. The suit argues that a ban on abortions infringes on their religious rights. Continue Reading »

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What Is the Lantern Festival and How Did It Begin?

October 8th, 2022

The Lantern Festival is a Chinese holiday marking the conclusion of the Chinese New Year celebrations (also known as the Spring Festival). But what is the story behind this holiday, and how did it begin? Continue Reading »

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Will This New Witchcraft Movie Corrupt Kids' Souls? One Christian Mom Thinks So

October 7th, 2022

Is Hocus Pocus 2 part of an insidious plot to indoctrinate children into a life of Satanism and witchcraft? One Texas woman says yes, and her post warning others about the film's corrupting influence has gone viral. Continue Reading »

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Portland Church Debuts Gender Neutral Bathrooms, Nametags With Pronouns

October 6th, 2022

How far should churches go to signal to the LGBTQ community that they're welcome in the pews? One Portland, Oregon church is making changes big and small to let the queer community know their church is open to all. Continue Reading »

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Notable Fall Celebrations Throughout the World

October 5th, 2022

Americans may think of Halloween and Thanksgiving when they think of fall celebrations, but there are many more fall ceremonies and holidays celebrated around the world. Continue Reading »

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Sikh Student Handcuffed After Campus Security Fails to Recognize Ceremonial Dagger

October 5th, 2022

A Sikh man was handcuffed at the University of North Carolina Charlotte for wearing a mandatory article of faith of Sikhism, the kirpan. As video of the incident goes viral, the school's apologizing profusely. Continue Reading »

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The History of Oktoberfest (And Why It’s Not in October)

October 1st, 2022

Oktoberfest is famous worldwide as a festival packed full of lederhosen, cheer, and yes, lots and lots of beer. But what exactly is this festival, how is it celebrated, and why isn't it held in October? Continue Reading »

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California Legalizes Human Composting as Catholics Fume

September 26th, 2022

Californians will soon have another option to consider for their bodies after death: Composting. Gov. Gavin Newsom just legalized human composting, despite the protests of Catholics, who say it's undignified. Continue Reading »

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Is a Gendered Dress Code Discriminatory to Nonbinary Employees?

September 23rd, 2022

Washington state is warning Alaska Airlines that their work uniforms, which requires employees to choose from a strict masculine or feminine outfit, is discriminatory to nonbinary employees. Are dress codes out of date? Continue Reading »

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