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(ChurchLeaders) Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and nine of his Republican colleagues have sent a letter to President Trump requesting that he put pressure on state and local governments that are practicing what they deem to be religious discrimination. In particular, the senators want the president to support restricting the COVID-19 relief funding that would otherwise go to such … [Read more...] about Senators to Trump: Please Stop States Violating Religious Freedom

(TODAY) Forget about keeping the change. A nationwide coin shortage is forcing some businesses to come up with creative ways to get pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters back into their registers — and customers may even be able to benefit from the exchange. So far, two Chick-fil-A locations have come up with a food-for-change incentive. How does it work? At least … [Read more...] about Why Some Chick-Fil-A Locations Are Now Offering Free Food for Coins

(The Washington Times) The owners of a New Jersey gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic were arrested Monday on contempt charges. Ian Smith, 33, of Delanco Township, and Frank Trumbetti, 51, of Williamstown, were also charged with obstruction and violating the Disaster Control Act. They operate the … [Read more...] about NJ Gym Owners Who Defied Governor Arrested on Contempt Charges

(One News Now) Lawmakers in California are considering a bill that would allow midwives who deliver babies to also perform abortions, and that frustrates a pro-life activist.   Under current state law, midwives can birth a child under physician oversight but the bill would change that if approved and signed into law. Brian Johnston of the California Pro-Life … [Read more...] about CA Plans to Open Abortions for Midwives

(RNS) Bread for the World released a statement Saturday (July 25) saying it sought Yoho’s resignation "as an action that reaffirms our commitment to coming alongside women and people of color, nationally and globally, as they continue to lead us to a more racially inclusive and equitable world." Yoho's resignation comes days after he made headlines for reportedly using a … [Read more...] about Rep. Ted Yoho Resigns From Bread for the World Board After Verbally Attacking Ocasio-Cortez