(Al Jazeera) — A majority in Brazil’s Supreme Court has voted to make homosexual and transgender discrimination a crime, like racism, a decision coming amid fears the country’s far-right president will roll back LGBT social gains. Six of the Supreme Federal Tribunal’s 11 judges have voted in favor of the measure. The five other judges […]
Continue reading …(NBC Los Angeles) — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to prohibit official travel to Alabama for one year in response to that state’s recently approved abortion ban. The motion, recommended by Supervisor Hilda Solis, makes exceptions for travel related to emergencies and other matters where the ban would seriously harm county […]
Continue reading …(The Washington Times) — A spokeswoman for Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says he will allow a sweeping no-limits abortion bill to become law, although it may do so without his signature. The pro-choice Republican governor has ruled out a veto of H. 57, meaning that he will either sign it or allow it to become […]
Continue reading … NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The trial for a man accused of killing one and injuring others in a shooting at an Antioch church has officially begun. Opening statements began Monday morning in the trial of Emanuel Samson, who allegedly opened fire at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch on September 24, 2017. […]
Continue reading …(NBC Dallas/Fort Worth) — Fort Worth leaders and residents Sunday embraced a good Samaritan credited with leading police to a kidnapping victim and the man accused of snatching her from her mother’s arms. Jeff King is a care admissions pastor at Bear Creek Bible Church. King received a hero’s welcome in Fort Worth on Sunday evening. […]
Continue reading … Editor’s Note: There are serious concerns over the “three-self” identifying churches in general, and why they should not necessarily be considered Christian, which can be read more about here. However, this article highlights how aggressive the Chinese government is being against anything that resembles Christianity within the country. Please read in light of these concerns. […]
Continue reading …(New York Daily News) — For only $45 you can establish a “point of contact” with God via a gold-plated coin engraved with President Trump and King Cyrus’ faces — according to the “Jim Bakker Show” at least. The coin is being peddled by Lance Wallnau, who claims God told him people need it to […]
Continue reading … PRESTONSBURG (Paintsville Herald) — The search for a toddler who has been missing since Mother’s Day ended with good news on Wednesday. Rescuers found 22-month-old Kenneth Howard in “remarkably good condition” on a ridge around a mile from his home Wednesday afternoon. The Kentucky State Police reported that Howard was found on a Floyd […]
Continue reading …HARLAN, Ind. (WPTA21) — The wife of a local pastor said two teens attempted to steal her car while another battered her in front of her kids at a Harlan park. According to probable cause documents, police were called to Harlan Community Park around 1:57 p.m. on May 16 in regards to a reported battery. […]
Continue reading … GORDON, Ga. (WTSP-TV) — The family of a mentally disabled Georgia man has released video showing their loved one being repeatedly beaten by staff hired to care for him. Brian Jarrad, the family’s attorney, said the family wanted to release video of the 2013 incident now to warn the public that neglect is happening […]
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