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Burkini War Rages On as France Bans Muslim Swimwear From Public Pools

June 30th, 2022

A French town just banned burkinis in public pools, citing the country's secular principles. Burkinis are full-coverage swimsuits commonly worn by Muslim women to retain modesty. Is a burkini ban discrimination? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 22 Comments »

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Rolling Back Abortion Rights

June 24th, 2022

News that the Supreme Court officially voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and send abortion rights back to the states set off nationwide protests that are likely to continue throughout the summer and potentially beyond. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 81 Comments »

Lafayette Libraries Ban Pride, Black History Month Displays

June 3rd, 2022

One librarian is preemptively banning Pride Month displays, Black History Month displays, and more. He says it's a defensive measure to combat book bans, but others say it brushes marginalized communities under the rug. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 35 Comments »

Pope Francis Calls for Gun Control in the U.S.

May 27th, 2022

Following the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Pope Francis is saying enough is enough when it comes to gun violence in America. He's arguing that America must institute gun reform to prevent this from happening again. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 188 Comments »

After Roe Reversal, is Marriage Equality Next? LGBTQ Advocates Fear the Worst

May 5th, 2022

A leaked draft from the Supreme Court seems to indicate an imminent reversal of Roe v. Wade. LGBTQ activists fear that if Roe is reversed, everything from same-sex marriage to contraception could be nixed next. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 150 Comments »

Is Abortion a God-Given Right? Some Say Reversing Roe is Against Their Religion

May 3rd, 2022

The United States Supreme Court may soon overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which guarantees abortion rights for women. But some say restricting abortion could run afoul of Jewish religious tradition. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 91 Comments »

Christians Go to War With "Pornographic Filth" in Public Libraries

April 22nd, 2022

There's a spiritual war going on in Llano, Texas, where a group of concerned Christians have successfully pushed their local library into locking up books they deemed objectionable. You'll want to check this one out. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 43 Comments »

Does Getting High Bring Us Closer to God? One Pastor Thinks So

April 1st, 2022

Should Christians try marijuana? One pastor is on a quest to get Christians high, touting the spiritual side of marijuana use. He says cannabis brought him closer to God, and hopes to help others discover the same. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 65 Comments »

Texas Student Who Refused to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance Wins Settlement

March 31st, 2022

A Texas student is vindicated after fighting her former school district in court for years. She says she was punished for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, arguing that America is not free and just for all. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 26 Comments »

Does "Cancel Culture" Date Back to Biblical Times?

March 23rd, 2022

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is mounting a comeback in churches across NYC, arguing that he's a victim of cancel culture and likening his own cancelation to stonings straight out of biblical times. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 21 Comments »