Coos Bay, Oregon — A nationally-known atheist activist organization is demanding that a city in Oregon immediately remove a cross from a publicly-displayed monument that honors those who died in the Vietnam War. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) recently sent a letter to officials in Coos Bay, Oregon, stating that the monument displayed in […]
Seattle, Washington — At the annual Starbucks shareholder’s meeting this past Wednesday in Seattle, company officials told those who support Biblical marriage that they “can sell [their] shares in Starbucks and buy shares in another company.” According to reports, during the meeting, the founder of Corporate Morality Action Center expressed concerns over the company’s support […]
Frankfort, Kentucky — The governor of Kentucky recently vetoed a bill that was designed to protect religious freedom in the Bluegrass State, remarking that it raised concerns over potential ramifications, such as public safety and homosexual rights violations. Governor Steve Beshear, a Democrat, rejected The Religious Freedom Act on Friday, releasing a statement following his […]
Boca Raton, Florida — A university in Southern Florida that came under fire this week after a student claimed that he was suspended for refusing to stomp on a piece of paper bearing the word “Jesus” has issued an apology. Ryan Rotela, a Mormon, told reporters that he was punished by school officials for not […]
Olympia, Washington — Lawmakers in Washington State are considering enacting a law that would mandate insurance companies in the state to provide coverage for abortion, making Washington the first-ever in the nation’s history to do so. At a time when 21 states across the country restrict abortion services from being covered by local insurance providers, […]
Brunswick, Georgia — Two teenage suspects were taken into custody Friday in Georgia after authorities investigated the shooting death of a 13-month-old baby who was killed Thursday while sleeping in his stroller. The suspects are 17 and 14 years old, the first being identified as De’Marquis Elkins, who will be charged as an adult. The name […]
Bismarck, North Dakota — Legislators in North Dakota have approved a proposition to place a personhood amendment on the state ballot, making North Dakota the first in United States history to do so with the backing of both the House and Senate. As previously reported, North Dakota has passed a string of pro-life measures in […]
Topeka, Kansas — Members of the Kansas House of Representatives have overwhelmingly passed a sweeping abortion bill that, among other regulations, declares that life begins at fertilization. It now moves to the Senate for deliberation. “The legislature hereby finds and declares the following: (1) The life of each human being begins at fertilization; (2) unborn children have interests […]
Rome, Italy — Pope Francis held his first ecumenical meeting at the Vatican Wednesday, greeting Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders, as well as those who ascribe to no faith at all. “For my part, I wish to assure you, following in the path of my predecessors, of my firm will to continue on the path […]
Atlanta, Georgia — A university founded by Methodists in the 1800’s has decided to expel the popular fast food chain Chick-fil-A from campus, raising questions about whether the decision was over the company’s beliefs in Biblical marriage. Representatives from the school admit that it was a factor, but state that other reasons weighed in on the […]