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"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

Church Leaders Condemn Police Violence and Trump "Photo-Op"

June 3rd, 2020

On Monday evening, D.C. police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a peaceful protest so that President Trump could walk to a local church. Outraged religious leaders are calling it a "photo-op."

Political & Religious Controversy 198 Comments

Christian Anti-Abortion Protesters Arrested for Violating Social Distancing Orders

April 17th, 2020

Despite stay-at-home orders preventing most of us from leaving our homes, anti-abortion protesters have been out in full-force. Does the right to protest supersede emergency orders to not leave one's home?

Political & Religious Controversy 48 Comments

Faith Group Outraged Over Burger King's 'Damn' Controversy

January 16th, 2020

One Million Moms, a faith-based activist group, is targeting Burger King for an ad where a customer exclaims "damn, that's delicious!" The benign swear word was enough to enrage the group, who demand the ad be removed.

Political & Religious Controversy 48 Comments

Kentucky School Gets Around 'In God We Trust' Requirement by Framing Dollar Bill

August 23rd, 2019

Kentucky requires schools to prominently display the national motto, "In God We Trust", somewhere in every public school in the state. One school district came up with a clever workaround to protest a law they view as unconstitutional.

Political & Religious Controversy 17 Comments

Immigrant Avoids Deportation by Taking Shelter in D.C. Church

December 27th, 2018

A 40-year-old Virginia woman ignored her deportation order and instead took shelter in a local church. “I am going to fight,” she declared. “I feel powerless. But I trust in God for a solution."

Political & Religious Controversy 214 Comments

Caught on Video: Activist Assaults Pro-Life Protestor

October 5th, 2018

A shocking incident at a religious group’s anti-abortion protest in Toronto has gone viral. Things got heated when a male activist confronted female protesters waving pro-life messages, and during the argument he suddenly delivered a forceful roundhouse kick.

Political & Religious Controversy 82 Comments

Churches Urge Kaepernick Haters to Donate Nike Shoes Instead of Burning Them

September 11th, 2018

Just when it seemed like the nationwide debate over former NFL player Colin Kaepernick was dying down, Nike poured some high-intensity fuel on the fire by featuring the controversial figure in a new ad campaign.

Political & Religious Controversy 130 Comments

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