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Judge dismisses lawsuit over Texas law banning Secular Celebrants from solemnizing marriages
The Center for Inquiry tried to overturn an unjust Texas law, but once again, a judge wasn't having it
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Court rules against West Virginia in $5,000,000 religious grant controversy
Money meant for public infrastructure nearly funded anti-abortion initiatives
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"Sheep do not judge the shepherd": Priest defends convicted abuser in shocking sermon
After the conviction of Alexis Rosentool, a Russian Orthodox leader told followers, "To judge clergy means to judge Christ Himself"
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IRS says churches can now endorse candidates from the pulpit
Pastors can now promote candidates without losing their tax exemptions—so long as it’s done through the "lens of religious faith"
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Hate-fueled, anti-gay sermons from Indiana New IFB church spark outrage
Sure Foundation Baptist Church is repeating years-old New IFB rhetoric—and enjoying the attention
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FOX & Friends promotes Creationist theme park in sponsored segment disguised as news
Ark Encounter bought airtime to sell tickets—but you’d never know it from watching
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Trump Justice Department files lawsuit to protect the secrets of sex predators
A Washington State law requires priests to report confessions of abuse. Catholic bishops and the DoJ call that religious persecution.
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Oklahoma sued over school standards that mix Christianity with right-wing lies
The lawsuit says Ryan Walters' social studies standards promote religion and conservative lies, and that he violated state law to make it happen
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ACLU sues Michigan school after Palestinian teen bullied by teacher over Pledge protest
Danielle Khalaf refused to stand for the Pledge over U.S. support for Gaza. Her teacher berated her. Now the school district faces a major lawsuit.
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June 2025

Outed by grief: Catholic school fires widowed teacher over same-sex marriage
A Louisiana teacher lost his job over a same-sex marriage the school had quietly ignored for years—until a parent dug up the past
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Supreme Court opens door to religious veto of public school lessons, starting with LGBTQ books
The disastrous ruling empowers religious zealots to object to lesson plans, sparking fears of censorship and chaos in the classroom
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Sean Duffy turns military graduation into blatant ad for Christian Nationalism
The Transportation Secretary pushed Christian Nationalism during his address at the Merchant Marine Academy, sidelining real issues
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