Obama Hits Out At Trump Refugee Ban: ‘Fundamentally Disagrees’ With Religion-Based Discrimination
Former US President Obama “fundamentally disagrees” with discrimination based on faith or religion, his spokesman has said.
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Fired: Trump Dumps Top Lawyer Who Defied Immigration Order
It was another dramatic twist in the unusually raucous roll-out of Trump's directive that put a 120-day hold on allowing refugees into the country.
Texas Rep Placed Under State Protection After Receiving Death Threats Over Pro-Life Bill
Photo Credit: Tony Tinderholt/FacebookAUSTIN, Texas — A Texas lawmaker has been placed under state protection after receiving death threats over his recently-introduced bill to protect the lives of unborn children.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is providing security assistance to Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, who has reportedly received multiple death threats, as well as his wife.
His political consultant, Luke Macias, told the Dallas News that the Arlington Police Department and ..
Southern Baptist Russell Moore Warns Trump Actions Could Harm US Interests Overseas
Russell Moore, a leading figure in the large US-based Southern Baptist Convention, has joined those urging Donald Trump to adjust his new refugee policy.
Bishop Angaelos Condemns Refugee Policies That Discriminate
Bishop Angaelos, leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK, has spoken out against refugee policies that discriminate. He warns of the dangers of seeking revenge.
Federal ‘Sanctity of Human Life Act’ Introduced In U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON — A Republican representative from Georgia has introduced a resolution that would recognize the unborn as being persons from the moment of conception.
Rep. Jody Hice, former pastor of Bethlehem First Baptist Church and The Summit Church, presented H.R. 586 days before the 44th year of Roe v. Wade, also known as the “Sanctity of Human Life Act.”
“[T]he Congress declares that—(A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and m..
Baptist Minister Challenges Franklin Graham Over Donald Trump Refugee Policy
A Baptist minister has challenged support for Christian humanitarian charity Samaritan's Purse, because its chief executive Franklin Graham defended US President Donald Trump's refugee policy.
Washington State Lawmaker Proposes Bill Allowing Coaches to Engage in Post-Game Prayer
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A lawmaker in Washington State has proposed a bill that would provide allowance to athletic coaches and others to pray at the end of a sporting event without obstruction or punishment.
Rep. Jesse Young, R-Gig Harbor, introduced H.B. 1602 last on Wednesday as a response to a situation involving a school district that fired a high school football coach in the midst of a battle over his desire to pray at the 50-yard line.
As previously reported, Joe Kennedy, the former assistant ..
Chili’s Cancels ‘Give Back’ Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood Affiliate Following Complaints
Photo Credit: Cool CaesarThe restaurant chain Chili’s has canceled a fundraiser set up by a franchise partner for an affiliate of the abortion giant Planned Parenthood after receiving complaints over the matter.
Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky had announced on social media last week that supporters throughout the two states could present a voucher when dining at Chili’s and 15 percent of their pre-tax purchase would be donated to Planned Parenthood.
The promotion was a part of Chili..
Obama Admin Issues Memo on Last Day Allowing Transgender Immigrants to Change Gender on Docs
Photo Credit: Benjamin EarwickerWASHINGTON — The Obama administration used its last day in office to issue a memo allowing male immigrants who identify as female, and vice versa, to change their gender on official documents.
The office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Department of Homeland Security, released the memo on Jan. 19, advising of revisions to the field manual pertaining to the “procedures and requirements to change the gender designation on a USCIS-iss..