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Parents Convicted in “Faith Healing” Death of 2-Year-Old Daughter

March 28th, 2018

A Pennsylvania couple has been convicted in the death of their 2-year-old daughter after they opted for faith healing instead of taking her to a doctor. The trial provided a chance for the couple to explain themselves, but remorse wasn't high on the list of talking points.

Political & Religious Controversy 49 Comments

Young Gun Owners Speak Out Against “March for Our Lives” Protest

March 26th, 2018

In response to nation wide gun control protests over the weekend, Second Amendment advocates organized a spirited counter-protest called the "March for Our Guns." Although a wave of youth activism has brought calls for stricter gun laws, not all young people are on board.

Political & Religious Controversy 255 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.

Political & Religious Controversy 282 Comments

Child Marriage Debate Rages on in America

March 8th, 2018

Donna Pollard was 16 when she married a 31-year-old man, and Donna Pollard’s story is far from unique. Between 2000 and 2015, there were more than 200,000 child marriages in the United States.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 97 Comments

A Light in the Darkness: Remembering Those Who Gave Their Lives in Florida Shooting

February 16th, 2018

America's recurring nightmare has sadly become a predictable affair. A crazed gunman decides to go on a rampage. The media milks the shooting story for all it’s worth. Arguments about gun control dominate the headlines. We say “this cannot happen again,

Life and Death 187 Comments

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 108 Comments

Fiery Ideas: Why Books Are Banned (and Burned)

September 8th, 2017

At the end of September, libraries and bookstores everywhere will be celebrating "Banned Books Week." This got us thinking: why do people ban books (or, in extreme cases, burn them)?

Political & Religious Controversy 56 Comments

Mormon Girl Silenced After Coming out as Gay in Church

June 27th, 2017

A 12-year-old girl named Savannah took the stage in front of her entire Mormon church congregation during what’s known as a “Fast and Testimony Meeting”. Savannah stepped up to the microphone and proceeded to deliver a heartfelt speech revealing that she

LGBTQ & Human Rights 149 Comments

Prosecute the Parents? Faith Healing Leaves Child Disabled

June 5th, 2017

21-year-old Mariah Walton of Idaho is battling a life-threatening heart and lung condition. The most excruciating part? Her condition was entirely preventable. One of nine children, Mariah was born with a small hole in her heart, a congenital birth defect that

Political & Religious Controversy 101 Comments

Citing "Religious Tradition", New Jersey Won't Ban Child Marriage

May 23rd, 2017

Earlier this month, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a law that sought to ban child marriage across the state. If enacted, it would have made New Jersey the first state in the country to outlaw marriage for children under the age of 18. As of now, chi

Political & Religious Controversy 114 Comments

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