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Federal judge strikes down Minnesota's sensible "faith statement" ban for PSEO schools
The ruling lets Christian schools take taxpayer dollars despite making high schoolers sign bigoted religious statements if they want college credit
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The Jehovah's Witnesses now say college is OK... after decades of saying the opposite
Former members are furious as they recall their wasted scholarships, lost careers, and lifelong poverty
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Jack Brewer's plan to fix public schools? Let teachers hit kids and convert them
His tirade on Fox pushed paddling and forced Christianity as "solutions" to crime—ignoring decades of evidence to the contrary
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James Dobson, an architect of evangelical Christian cruelty, is finally dead at 89
His toxic teachings on family, sex, and politics left generations scarred—and America worse off
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Federal judge dismantles Ryan Walters' frivolous lawsuit against atheist group
Oklahoma’s top education official wasted taxpayer money on a Culture War stunt that collapsed under even minimal legal scrutiny
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Federal judge blocks Texas law forcing the Ten Commandments in schools from taking full effect
The judge called the state's attempt to push Christian doctrine into public schools coercive and divisive
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Christian pastors in Kentucky urge theft of LGBTQ books from Shelbyville public library
Calling it "civil disobedience," pastors at Reformation Church say a member has already stolen the books so library patrons can't access them
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick demands citizens stand for Christian prayers—or else
Dan Patrick’s threats against Senate observers highlight a dangerous mix of religion and government
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He's a priest. She was a 17-year-old dancer. He paid her to stay quiet. She refused.
Heather Jones has now revealed years of manipulation by Father Bob Sullivan
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Mylie Biggs, who believes women shouldn't run for office, is running for office
The wannabe Arizona State Senator says women shouldn’t vote or hold office. Apparently she's the exception to the rule.
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Faith, power, and abuse: The scandal rocking Truett McConnell University
A shocking investigation reveals years of abuse, ignored warnings, and a Christian college culture that protected power over people
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Once again, Kim Davis wants the Supreme Court to destroy marriage equality
The disgraced Kentucky clerk hasn't won any of her legal battles, but she and her Christian lawyers are now hoping to undo same-sex marriage nationwide
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