(ChurchLeaders) Dozens of students at Valor Christian High School, one of Colorado’s largest religious high schools, walked out of class Tuesday, protesting that administrators allegedly forced out two coaches for being gay. Last weekend, volleyball coach Inoke Tonga took to social media to describe how he resigned after officials at Valor … [Read more...] about Students Protest Christian High School in CO for Allegedly Forcing Out Two Coaches for Being Gay
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Supporters Boo Trump for Endorsing Vaccine As Another Preventive Measure Rolls Out in FL
(ChurchLeaders) Former president Donald Trump was booed at a rally on Aug. 21, 2021, after urging his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, Florida governor. Ron DeSantis, who has supported getting the vaccine while opposing vaccine mandates, is bringing attention to another type of preventive measure: monoclonal antibody treatment. “You know what? I believe … [Read more...] about Supporters Boo Trump for Endorsing Vaccine As Another Preventive Measure Rolls Out in FL
Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to Five Months for Burning Church Banner
by Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON (RNS) The leader of the far-right extremist group Proud Boys has been sentenced to five months in jail for setting a historic Black church's Black Lives Matter banner on fire in December and possessing high-capacity firearm magazines when he returned to Washington days before the Jan. 6 insurrection. According to The Associated Press, Proud Boys … [Read more...] about Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to Five Months for Burning Church Banner
Chick-fil-A Closes Some Dining Rooms Amid Worker Shortage
(CBN News) A Chick-fil-A in a shopping center in Bessemer, Alabama, is describing itself as "in the midst of a staffing crisis" and is closing its dining room as of Monday. "Our team members are exhausted and there is no relief for them in our roster," the eatery explained in a notice posted Saturday on its Facebook page. The outlet said it would continue operating its … [Read more...] about Chick-fil-A Closes Some Dining Rooms Amid Worker Shortage
Jesse Jackson and Wife Jacqueline Hospitalized With COVID-19
by Jack Jenkins (RNS) The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released on Saturday (Aug. 21). "Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. (79) and Mrs. Jacqueline Jackson (77) have both tested positive for the Covid-19 virus and are in Northwestern Hospital," read the statement from … [Read more...] about Jesse Jackson and Wife Jacqueline Hospitalized With COVID-19