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(Fox News) The Republican National Committee announced its first ever "RNC Pride Coalition" over the weekend, partnering with the Log Cabin Republicans to invest and mobilize LGBTQ communities ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. The announcement came during the Log Cabin Republicans' "Spirit of Lincoln Gala," which took place Saturday night at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, … [Read more...] about RNC Announces ‘Pride Coalition,’ Partnership With Log Cabin Republicans Ahead of Midterms

(Fox News) Old Dominion University announced it had put a professor on leave following comments attempting to normalize the phrase "minor-attracted persons."  "Old Dominion University has placed Dr. Allyn Walker on administrative leave, effective immediately, from their position as assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice," Amber Kennedy, a spokesperson for the … [Read more...] about Old Dominion University Places Professor on Leave After Interview Defending ‘Minor-Attracted Persons’

(Christianity Today) The US State Department has added Russia to its list of nations it considers among the world’s most egregious violators of religious freedom. Russia joins Myanmar (referred to as Burma on the list), China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan on the 2021 list of “Countries of Particular Concern” … [Read more...] about Nigeria Removed, Russia Added to U.S. State Department’s Religious Persecution List

By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) A bill making it easier for Idaho residents to get worker compensation if they become ill after taking an employee-mandated vaccine sailed through the House and headed for the Senate on Tuesday. The measure passed the House on a 67-3 vote. It was among seven COVID-19-related bills that the chamber pushed through with … [Read more...] about Idaho Lawmakers Advance Vaccine Worker Comp Legislation

(ChurchLeaders) A defense attorney sparked backlash by complaining about “Black pastors” attending the Georgia trial of three white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery, who was Black. In response, more than 100 African American pastors plan to gather Nov. 18 outside the Glynn County Superior Courthouse. Journalist April Ryan tweeted that news on Friday, indicating that church … [Read more...] about 100 Clergy Will Gather to Pray Over Ahmaud Arbery Murder Trial After Controversial ‘Black Pastors’ Comment