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Atheist Group Sues Mississippi Over 'In God We Trust' License Plate

June 25th, 2021

In God Some Trust? An atheist group is taking the state of Mississippi to court, arguing that their standard issue license plate – which includes the words 'In God We Trust' – violates their First Amendment rights.

Political & Religious Controversy 59 Comments

Mississippi Replaces Confederate Symbol With 'In God We Trust' on State Flag

July 2nd, 2020

Mississippi seems poised to finally remove the Confederate Battle Flag from their own state flag. But they intend to replace it with the words "In God We Trust", which many advocates say is offensive to the nonreligious.

Political & Religious Controversy 118 Comments

Popular Wedding Websites Go to War Against Plantation Weddings

December 9th, 2019

Plantations are popular wedding venues for couples seeking to give their nuptials some antebellum charm. Recently, however, popular wedding websites removed the venues - citing their history of slavery and injustice.

Weddings 31 Comments

Mississippi Wedding Venue Turns Away Mixed Race Couple, Citing Christian Beliefs

September 4th, 2019

After learning that her brother and his fiancée had been turned down by a wedding venue in their small Mississippi hometown, Lakambria Welch thought there must have been a mistake. She drove down to Boone's Camp Event Hall in Booneville, MS to sort things out with the owner. But Welch couldn’t have been prepared for the conversation that followed.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 78 Comments

The "Billy Graham Rule" in Effect in Mississippi Gubernatorial Race

July 23rd, 2019

A Mississippi politician denied a female reporter the chance to travel with him on the campaign trail, citing the "Billy Graham Rule" - which states that men should not be alone with a woman other than their wife.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

Mississippi Passes Most Restrictive Abortion Ban in the Country

March 27th, 2018

Last week, Mississippi passed HB 1510, a law which outlaws abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy and gives no exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. The new law now becomes the most restrictive abortion ban in the country, but pro-choice groups have been quick to challenge it in court.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

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