Megachurch Minister Remains Under Fire for Allegedly Manufacturing Mass Baptisms

Megachurch Minister Remains Under Fire for Allegedly Manufacturing Mass Baptisms

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A North Carolina megachurch minister remains under fire for his alleged practice of instructing volunteers to strategically respond to salvation calls in order to bolster baptism numbers. Steven Furtick leads Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the largest megachurches in the United States, with weekly attendance above 14,000. According to […]

D.C. Mayor Orders Insurance Companies to Offer Coverage for Sex Change Treatments

D.C. Mayor Orders Insurance Companies to Offer Coverage for Sex Change Treatments

WASHINGTON — The mayor of Washington, D.C. has ordered insurance companies in the district to offer coverage to residents who seek sex change treatments. “This action places the district at the forefront of advancing the rights of transgender individuals,” Mayor Vincent Gray said during a press conference on Thursday. “It also fully implements the district’s […]

Planned Parenthood President: My Children’s Lives Began ‘When I Delivered Them’

Planned Parenthood President: My Children’s Lives Began ‘When I Delivered Them’

In a recent interview with Fusion TV, Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards stated that she believes her children’s lives began at the time of delivery. Richards was being interviewed on the broadcast America with Jorge Ramos, who posed a question regarding Richards’ personal views on when life begins. “For you, when does life start?” Ramos […]

Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Ban

Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Ban

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A federal judge nominated by then-President Bill Clinton has struck down a constitutional amendment in Texas that defined marriage as being between a man and a woman. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia issued his decision, stating that the current law “demeans the dignity” of homosexuals “for no legitimate reason.” […]

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Protecting Religious Rights of Business Owners

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Protecting Religious Rights of Business Owners

PHOENIX — A billed passed by Arizona lawmakers last week which sought to protect business owners and shield them from unlawful discrimination lawsuits has been vetoed by Governor Jan Brewer. “I sincerely believe that Senate Bill 1062 has the potential to create more problems than it purports to solve. It could divide Arizona in ways […]

Supreme Court Allows Ruling to Stand: AZ Can’t Strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid Funding

Supreme Court Allows Ruling to Stand: AZ Can’t Strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid Funding

WASHINGTON — The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a case regarding whether officials in Arizona may strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funding, allowing a lower court ruling to stand. As previously reported, U.S. District Judge Neil Wake, appointed in 2004 by George W. Bush under the recommendation of Senators John McCain and Jon […]

South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Bill Banning Dismemberment of Babies During Abortions

South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Bill Banning Dismemberment of Babies During Abortions

PIERRE, S.D. — Lawmakers in South Dakota rejected a bill on Thursday that would have banned the practice of dismembering and decapitating babies during abortion procedures. H.B. 1241 was struck down by an 11-1 vote, including three of its sponsors who decided to table the measure. The legislation provided criminal penalties for any doctor who […]