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Jun 18 2015
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Gun-free zones an easy target for killers
The horrible tragedy last night that left nine people dead at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., probably could have been avoided. Like so many other attacks, the massacre took place in a gun-free zone, a place where the general public was banned from having guns. The gun-free zone obviously didn’t stop the killer from bringing a gun into the church.
Fox News DigitalMay 06 2017
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Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom
President Trump marked the National Day of Prayer by signing an executive order aimed at boosting religious freedom by easing IRS restrictions against political activities by tax-exempt religious organizations, including churches.
Fox News DigitalJun 16 2020
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Atlanta megachurch pastor faces criticism for suggesting 'white blessing' replace term 'white privilege'
The pastor of an Atlanta megachurch on Tuesday apologized after facing widespread criticism over comments he made about "white privilege" and the history of slavery in the United States.
During a recorded conversation about race in America on Sunday, Passion City Church pastor Louie Giglio said that the phrase "white privilege" sometimes ignited backlash and suggested that the words be
The HillJan 26 2023
Perspectives Blog
California, Nation Grieve After Mass Shootings
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A pair of mass shootings stunned communities across the state of California and reignited the national debate on gun violence. The Details: On January 21, an armed man opened fire inside the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in
AllSides StaffApr 21 2020
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AG Barr Says DOJ May Go After Governors Who Persist With Strict Lockdown Rules
Attorney General Bill Barr said his Justice Department may pursue legal action against governors who maintain strict lockdown rules after their coronavirus outbreaks subside, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday.
Barr has been vocal about some lockdown measures infringing on Americans’ constitutional rights, including bans on attending church and purchasing firearms. President Donald Trump’s
The Daily CallerMay 01 2017
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Jehovah's Witnesses as 'extremists': Court sharpens edges of Russia's religious space
A Supreme Court ruling puts the Jehovah's Witnesses at risk of property seizure and prison over the sect's proselytization and 'radical' beliefs. Even members of the powerful Russian Orthodox Church say the decision goes too far.
Christian Science MonitorDec 20 2021
Perspectives Blog
Inside AllSides: “War on Christmas” or Mindless Arson? The Burning of Fox News’s Christmas Tree
When a man allegedly lit fire to Fox News’s 50-foot Christmas Tree, did that represent an attack on the news outlet? An attack on Christmas? Both? Neither? The man charged with the crime, who was released without bail last week and is due back in court Jan. 4, is reportedly homeless and told investigators he was thinking of burning the tree down “all day long.” But why? No motive is known,
AllSides StaffFeb 14 2017
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How immigration activists mobilized to thwart deportation raids last weekend
The rumour began spreading around noon last Saturday: immigration officials were set to conduct raids near churches in Kansas City. Local activists immediately reacted by forming a resistance plan.
The GuardianSep 12 2021
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California Recall Puts Governor’s Pandemic Leadership to the Test
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday will be the first governor in a recall election to face voters divided over Covid-19 restrictions and collectively angry about a pandemic that continues to upend lives nationwide.
State leaders around the U.S. have exercised broad authority to try to safeguard the health and well-being of both their residents and economies over the past 18 months
Wall Street Journal (News)Feb 03 2017
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Prayer breakfast: Why Christian conservatives are happy with Trump
At Thursday's National Prayer Breakfast, the president again vows to eliminate federal law that forbids political speech by tax-exempt churches. It's the latest of several moves to please a key voting bloc.
Christian Science Monitor