(New York Post) Protesters burned an American flag and a Bible in Portland, Oregon, sparking outrage just as weeks of violent demonstrations seemed to be coming to a close. For more than 60 days, Black Lives Matter demonstrators, including a “Wall of Moms” and a “Wall of Vets,” have clashed with federal agents in the city, drawing national attention as authorities blasted … [Read more...] about Protesters Burn Bible, American Flag as Tensions Rise in Portland
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AOC Targets Statue of Missionary Who Sacrificed His Life to Help Lepers in Hawaii
(CBN News) Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is towing the party line when it comes to statues of historical figures. Her latest target is a Catholic saint who sacrificed his life to help lepers in Hawaii. She believes Father Damien is a symbol of “patriarchy and white supremacist culture.” “Even when we select figures to tell the stories of colonized places, it is … [Read more...] about AOC Targets Statue of Missionary Who Sacrificed His Life to Help Lepers in Hawaii
Clinton, Bush, and Obama Remember John Lewis as Man of Great Faith
(ChurchLeaders) In each of their eulogies for the late John Lewis, former U.S. presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama each remembered the congressman as a man of deep faith. The theme of Lewis’ funeral, held on Thursday July 30, 2020 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, was one of hope and love. Whether it was for his faith in God or faith in … [Read more...] about Clinton, Bush, and Obama Remember John Lewis as Man of Great Faith
Obama Endorses String of Progressive Policies During John Lewis Eulogy
(AXIOS) Former President Obama endorsed a slew of progressive policies related to voting rights during his eulogy for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday, including abolishing the Senate filibuster. Why it matters: Revoking the Senate's long-standing 60-vote threshold used by senators to delay or block legislative action would significantly limit the minority party's … [Read more...] about Obama Endorses String of Progressive Policies During John Lewis Eulogy
Joe Biden Promises to Undo Trump-Era Pro-Life Policies If Elected President
(LifeSiteNews) In his Agenda for Women released Monday, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden promised to restore domestic and overseas funding to the abortion industry. The Trump administration has made an effort not to finance abortions with federal money. Biden dedicated one section of his Agenda for Women to “Reproductive Health,” which is generally a … [Read more...] about Joe Biden Promises to Undo Trump-Era Pro-Life Policies If Elected President