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President Trump Faces Backlash Over Tweet About Peace Activist

June 9th, 2020

President Trump is receiving backlash for calling Martin Gugino, a member of the Catholic Worker movement who was injured by police during recent protests, an "ANTIFA provocateur." A video of the injury went viral. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 48 Comments »

The Power of Youth: How Students Are Pushing the Envelope on Gun Control

March 19th, 2018

A student-led movement has reignited the gun control debate and pressured lawmakers to take action. But not everyone is cheering their cause - Second Amendment advocates say the students aren't qualified to lead such a complex conversation. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 282 Comments »

One Thousand Ministers March on Washington

August 29th, 2017

Under the direction of Rev. Al Sharpton, more than 1,000 religious leaders rallied in Washington D.C. on Monday. Organizers called it the “One Thousand Ministers March for Justice”, and it was followed by a rally near the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. T Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 37 Comments »

Protecting the Earth Through Faith

January 25th, 2017

There are many religions that touch upon humanity's relationship with the natural environment. In religious texts and writings, humans are often portrayed as being stewards of the earth. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 9 Comments »