(CBN News) Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has sent a follow-up letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper raising his concerns about "religious discrimination" in the Department of Defense (DOD) and how the department should address "its culture of hostility towards religion." "The Department must do better. It must take affirmative steps to stop those in its ranks from targeting … [Read more...] about Sen. Ted Cruz Cites ‘Religious Discrimination’ in US Military, Urges Defense Secretary to Take Action
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Billy Graham—Not White Supremacist—to Represent NC in US Capitol
(ChurchLeaders) North Carolina is one step closer to replacing the statue of Charles Brantley Aycock, a known white supremacist, that currently resides in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall Collection. A state legislative committee just gave sculptor Chas Fagan the green light to move forward with creating a statue of the Rev. Billy Graham to represent the state … [Read more...] about Billy Graham—Not White Supremacist—to Represent NC in US Capitol
Chicago-Area Leaders Call for Illinois to Abolish History Classes
(NBC Chicago) Leaders in education, politics and other areas gathered in suburban Evanston Sunday to ask that the Illinois State Board of Education change the history curriculum at schools statewide, and temporarily halt instruction until an alternative is decided upon. At a news conference, State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford said current history teachings lead to a racist society … [Read more...] about Chicago-Area Leaders Call for Illinois to Abolish History Classes
Wave of Evictions Expected as Moratoriums End in Many States
(AP) Kelyn Yanez used to clean homes during the day and wait tables at night in the Houston area before the coronavirus. But the mother of three lost both jobs in March because of the pandemic and now is facing eviction. The Honduran immigrant got help from a local church to pay part of July’s rent but was still hundreds of dollars short and is now awaiting a three-day … [Read more...] about Wave of Evictions Expected as Moratoriums End in Many States
Pittsburgh Launches ‘Guaranteed Income’ Program With Jack Dorsey Money
(Fox5) Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto announced that his city is now participating in a program receiving funding from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, in which eligible residents will receive $500 in monthly "guaranteed income." The money used to start the program will come from funds Dorsey gave that is allowing Pittsburgh and 15 other cities to help those who are struggling during … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Launches ‘Guaranteed Income’ Program With Jack Dorsey Money