(Christian Headlines) An international democratic think tank has placed the United States on its list of “backsliding democracies” for the first time, saying it has succumbed to “authoritarian tendencies” in recent years. The “Global State of Democracy” report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance says “democracy is at risk” around the … [Read more...] about United States Is Listed as a ‘Backsliding’ Democracy for First Time by International Watchdog
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In Controversial Vote, Colorado State Board Moves to Scrap “Sex Offender” for New Terminology
(The Denver Post) Colorado’s Sex Offender Management Board plans to no longer recognize the term “sex offender” in its own guiding principles and policies. The board, which controls treatment standards for people already convicted of sex crimes, voted 10-6 Friday on a controversial proposal to replace “sex offender” with “adults who commit sexual offenses.” Board … [Read more...] about In Controversial Vote, Colorado State Board Moves to Scrap “Sex Offender” for New Terminology
Pandemic and Fentanyl-laced Street Drugs Blamed for Record High 100,000 Overdose Deaths
(CBN News) Deaths from drug overdoses are hitting astronomical levels. An estimated 100,000 Americans, or roughly 272 a day, died from drug overdoses from March 2020 to April 2021, the CDC said Wednesday, which is a record high. In fact, it's roughly one-third more deaths from drug overdoses than the year before. Drug overdose deaths have been steadily climbing the last 20 … [Read more...] about Pandemic and Fentanyl-laced Street Drugs Blamed for Record High 100,000 Overdose Deaths
Violent SUV Incident During Waukesha Christmas Parade Kills 5 and Injures 40; Faith Leaders Respond
On Sunday, November 21, 2021, a driver of an SUV plowed through a suburban Milwaukee town’s Christmas parade, killing five people and injuring over 40 others. The Waukesha Christmas parade featured school marching bands, floats, and dance teams that included children. Amateur cell phone videos of the parade captured footage of the driver entering the … [Read more...] about Violent SUV Incident During Waukesha Christmas Parade Kills 5 and Injures 40; Faith Leaders Respond
Rittenhouse Judge Bruce Schroeder Receives ‘Thousands’ of Vile Messages and Death Threats
KENOSHA, Wis. (Law Officer) Judge Bruce Schroeder who is overseeing the high-profile Kyle Rittenhouse trial has received “thousands” of vile communications viciously criticizing his actions, even going as far as threatening violence against him, his family, and Rittenhouse if acquitted. He is being guarded by police around the clock due to the voluminous threats as the trial … [Read more...] about Rittenhouse Judge Bruce Schroeder Receives ‘Thousands’ of Vile Messages and Death Threats