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CA Replaces Missionary Statue With Native American Hero

November 20th, 2023

In the summer of 2020, a controversial statue of Spanish missionary Junipero Serra was torn down by Native American activists. Now that statue's been replaced with one of Native American hero William J. Franklin Sr.

Political & Religious Controversy 107 Comments

Dylan Mulvaney: God Didn't Make a Mistake With Me

April 24th, 2023

Transgender activist, TikTok star, and Bud Light fan Dylan Mulvaney recently explained her relationship with God, saying that God didn't make a mistake with her or her gender identity.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 219 Comments

Michigan Town Defunds Library in Protest of LGBTQ Books

August 10th, 2022

The Jamestown Township community in Michigan just voted to basically defund the local Patmos Library, after the board refused to cater to religious interests and remove books with LGBTQ themes from library shelves.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 96 Comments

Pro-Choice Protesters Target Catholic Churches

May 12th, 2022

When it comes to protesting, where's the line? Over Mother's Day weekend, pro-choice advocates nationwide interrupted Catholic services in protest of the Church's pro-life stance. Fair game or too far?

Political & Religious Controversy 86 Comments

Church Group Banned From Protesting at Planned Parenthood

October 5th, 2021

Where's the line between protesting an organization, and harassing them? A Spokane judge put a permanent injunction on a local church group, arguing that their protests of Planned Parenthood were too disruptive.

Political & Religious Controversy 103 Comments

"God Bless Abortions" Banner Shocks Arkansas Town

July 14th, 2021

The owners of Arkansas’s largest statue of Jesus woke up to a shocking surprise: a 44-foot banner reading “God Bless Abortions” had been hung across it, from arm to arm. Here's the story behind the message.

Political & Religious Controversy 63 Comments

Faith Leaders Respond to Violence at the Capitol

January 12th, 2021

Faith leaders are grappling with and speaking out against the abundant Christian nationalism on display at the violent assault at the US Capitol on January 6th that left five people, including one Capitol officer, dead.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

"Why Only the Jews?" Orthodox Protesters Burn Masks in Defiance of COVID Shutdowns

October 9th, 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting new lockdown restrictions in place to combat the spread of COVID-19, but some Orthodox Jewish communities say they're being unfairly targeted during the NYC crackdown.

Political & Religious Controversy 62 Comments

Faith Leader Cries Foul as Seattle Shuts Down Christian Rally

September 9th, 2020

A Christian singer planned to hold a Labor Day rally in Seattle, but before the event began the city unexpectedly closed the park. Now he's claiming "godless" Seattle officials are discriminating against Christians.

Christian 43 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 48 Comments

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