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Does Pride Goeth Before a Fall?

June 2nd, 2026

A Christian man sued after his employer refused to ban Pride symbols and pronouns from the workplace. The court’s ruling raises difficult questions about religion, inclusion, and coexistence.

Political & Religious Controversy 86 Comments

Outrage Erupts After School Board Bans Band From Playing LGBTQ+ Song

May 21st, 2026

A Wisconsin school board is facing massive backlash after banning a high school band from performing a song with LGBTQ+ ties. Now, protests, walkouts, and accusations of censorship are engulfing the community.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 75 Comments

Religious Freedom Fight is Cooking at Chick-fil-A

May 21st, 2026

A Chick-fil-A franchise is facing a federal lawsuit after allegedly firing an employee who refused to work Saturdays in observance of her sabbath, raising new questions about religious accommodations in the workplace.

Political & Religious Controversy 74 Comments

Should "In God We Trust" Go on Every Federal Building?

May 14th, 2026

America's motto is already printed on every dollar bill and coin in circulation. Now, a bill moving through Congress would require"In God We Trust" – to be prominently displayed in every federal building in the country.

Political & Religious Controversy 181 Comments

Can Religious Preschools Reject Kids With LGBTQ+ Parents?

April 22nd, 2026

The Supreme Court will decide if Catholic preschools in Colorado can turn away kids of same-sex couples. If a conclusive ruling is reached, it will likely have implications that echo far beyond state lines.

Political & Religious Controversy 61 Comments

Supreme Court Strikes Down Conversion Therapy Ban In Colorado

April 2nd, 2026

The Supreme Court just struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy in an 8-1 ruling. The ruling is expected to have widespread consequences nationwide for other states' anti-conversion therapy laws.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 100 Comments

Islamic Prayers in Trafalgar Square Divide Britain

March 25th, 2026

During this year's Ramadan, an open iftar was held in London's iconic Trafalgar Square. For many, it was a welcome celebration of a diverse, multicultural city. For others, it was something far more charged.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

Should Disrupting Church Services Be a Felony?

February 13th, 2026

An Alabama bill would make disrupting a church service a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Lawmakers say it’s about protecting worship - but is the First Amendment at stake?

Political & Religious Controversy 320 Comments

Does Prayer Belong at School Board Meetings?

January 30th, 2026

In towns big and small across the country, school board meetings are becoming flashpoints in the debate over prayer, religious freedom, and who gets a voice in civic spaces - and what they get to say.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

Oklahoma Town Rejects Mosque, Citing Fears of Islam

January 16th, 2026

A proposed mosque in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma was rejected on zoning grounds after a heated city council meeting which occasionally veered into Islamophobia. Was this purely zoning concerns, or did bigotry play a role?

Political & Religious Controversy 182 Comments

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