Chicago Sees 762 Homicides in 2016, Highest Murder Level in 20 Years

Chicago Sees 762 Homicides in 2016, Highest Murder Level in 20 Years

CHICAGO — 2016 was one of the most violent years in history for residents of Chicago, as year-end figures show that there were 762 homicides and 3,550 shooting incidents—the highest murder level since 1996. “It’s no secret that the city of Chicago had its fair share of challenges in 2016,” Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson […]

Federal Judge: Requiring More Parking for Mosque Is Unconstitutional

Federal Judge: Requiring More Parking for Mosque Is Unconstitutional

(Associated Press) — An upscale New Jersey town violated anti-discrimination laws by insisting that a proposed mosque have more parking spaces than churches or synagogues because of its unique worship times and traditions, a federal judge has ruled. The ruling issued Saturday by U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp stated that Bernards Township violated the Religious […]

Alabama Supreme Court Rules ‘Unborn Children … Are Human Beings’ Entitled to Protections of Law

Alabama Supreme Court Rules ‘Unborn Children … Are Human Beings’ Entitled to Protections of Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that a woman’s wrongful death lawsuit against an OB/GYN accused of contributing to the death of her unborn child may proceed. It declared that unborn children are human beings whether or not at the point of viability and therefore are entitled to legal protection. “In light of […]

Judge Halts Obama Admin Rules That Might Require Doctors to Assist With ‘Gender Transitions’

Judge Halts Obama Admin Rules That Might Require Doctors to Assist With ‘Gender Transitions’

AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas has halted a rule issued by the Obama administration that some believe might require doctors to aid patients who desire to undergo gender transition treatments—from hormone therapy to mastectomies—despite their convictions or belief that the procedure would not be beneficial for the person. “Plaintiffs will be forced […]

Planned Parenthood Asks Court to Stop Texas From Cutting Org From Medicaid Program

Planned Parenthood Asks Court to Stop Texas From Cutting Org From Medicaid Program

AUSTIN, Texas — The abortion and contraceptive giant Planned Parenthood filed for an emergency restraining order on Friday in an effort to stop officials in Texas from cutting the organization from the state Medicaid program. “Defendants’ unprecedented and indefensible actions show these terminations to be nothing more than a politically motivated witch hunt and the culmination […]

Police Say ‘Gay Rights’ Advocate, ‘Husband’ Who Committed Suicide Molested 10 Adolescent Boys

Police Say ‘Gay Rights’ Advocate, ‘Husband’ Who Committed Suicide Molested 10 Adolescent Boys

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Documents released this week from the St. Paul Police Department outline that two homosexual men who committed suicide in August had molested 10 adolescent boys during a period of three years. Police have now closed their investigation into Minnesota school teacher Aric Babbitt and his “husband,” Matthew Deyo, who ended their lives […]