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Democratic Party embraces nonreligious voters at annual summer meeting

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) this past Saturday embraced American nonbelievers for the first time, adopting a resolution that recognizes their contributions to society and to the Democratic Party. This move by the DNC, which was unanimous absent one abstention, demonstrates that they are living up to the big-tent inclusive values they regularly espouse, though […]

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Aug 26 2019

For some Oklahomans, standard-issue license plate is for the birds

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The number of specialty tags issued and renewed in Oklahoma has increased by 17% over the past two fiscal years, but it’s unclear whether the standard tag’s bland portrayal of the state bird is a major reason for that. Almost 5,000 of the plates were issued or renewed in fiscal year 2019, which ended June

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Jul 22 2019

Atheist Group’s Banners Spark A Very American Conversation

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A Forth Worth atheist group garnered attention recently from all over North Texas thanks to some bright yellow banners hanging in downtown Fort Worth that read “In NO God We Trust.” For some, though, the banners have sparked a conversation that goes beyond the national motto, “In God We Trust.” As it turns out, the

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Jul 22 2019

Fiala: The ‘nones’ are growing

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Andrew Fiala, a professor of philosophy and director of The Ethics Center at Fresno State, wrote recently that the growth of religiously unaffiliated Americans requires a new look at faith in our nation. “There are more nones now than there are Catholics, Evangelicals or any other single faith group,” says Fiala. “The nones are growing

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Jul 21 2019

Bondy: Let us pray on whether to tax churches

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Halley Bondy recently highlighted the fact that churches aren’t taxes, writing, “I’ve often gazed at the giant cathedrals in New York and thought: shouldn’t churches become housing or hospitals instead of vast, hollowed-out mansions? Shouldn’t they stop bleeding money from their congregants, whose cash would be better spent on our public schools?” “Not taxing churches

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Jul 19 2019

5 things to know about latest Ohio vaccine exemption bill

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A local legislator is pushing a bill to only allow Ohio children to skip vaccinations for medical reasons. The legislation follows several other bills concerning vaccines and also comes amid a measles outbreak in 28 states. As the proposals are considered by the Ohio General Assembly, here’s five things you need to know. 1. The

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Jul 13 2019

DesRochers: Lexington’s gay history is my history

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For the 4th of July, reporter Daniel DesRochers wrote a column on the treatment of the LGBTQ community by the Lexington Herald-Leader, and Kentucky. “Lexington’s gay history is my history – it created the freedoms and liberties I enjoy,” said DesRochers. “With a split decision on September 25, 1992, the [Kentucky Supreme Court] decriminalized homosexuality

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Jul 11 2019

Trump’s Fourth of July speech inserts politics and protests into national celebration

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Fourth of July celebrations in Washington usually bring Democrats and Republicans together to mark the national holiday while taking a break from partisan politics. Not this year. With tanks on the streets of the nation’s capital, military jet flyovers and a presidential address on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, President Trump injected his trademark

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Jul 11 2019

Atheist group says ‘In No God We Trust’ banners vandalized in downtown Fort Worth

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At least four banners hung downtown earlier this week that advertise an upcoming seminar to be held by an atheist nonprofit group have been damaged with cuts, the organization said. Sixty-six banners were suspended from lamp posts, and others were produced in case they were needed as replacements because of vandalism, said Terry McDonald, director-treasurer

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Jul 10 2019

Alabama governor signs law allowing church to have its own police force

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed a bill into law to allow a Presbyterian church to have its own police force. The law approved during the most recent legislative session gives Briarwood Presbyterian Church and its private school on the same campus the ability to hire private police officers who can make arrests if crimes

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Jul 9 2019

Author name: Mike

Democratic Party embraces nonreligious voters at annual summer meeting

For some Oklahomans, standard-issue license plate is for the birds

Atheist Group’s Banners Spark A Very American Conversation

Fiala: The ‘nones’ are growing

Bondy: Let us pray on whether to tax churches

5 things to know about latest Ohio vaccine exemption bill

DesRochers: Lexington’s gay history is my history

Trump’s Fourth of July speech inserts politics and protests into national celebration

Atheist group says ‘In No God We Trust’ banners vandalized in downtown Fort Worth

Alabama governor signs law allowing church to have its own police force

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