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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 2019July 15, 2019

Howie Hawkins on Climate Change

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On July 9, 2019, following the climate change emergency declaration revealed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, Hawkins tweeted: “While we need the US to declare a climate emergency, it needs to also include a commitment to act like it is an emergency. We don’t have time for sound bites and photo ops from politicians …

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Jul 10 2019July 26, 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 2019July 15, 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 2019July 15, 2019

Andrew Yang on Atheist Americans

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In an interview from July 8, 2019 Yang explains his beliefs about atheism and the rights of atheists in American society. “I just want to say to my atheist friends. Some of my best friends are atheists. And some of them are also the best people I know and it is ridiculous that people would …

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Jul 9 2019July 16, 2019

Serwer: The Illiberal Right Throws a Tantrum

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Atlantic columnist Adam Serwer writes on the latest iteration of the U.S. culture wars and what steps the religious right might take in the future. “By the tail end of the Obama administration, the culture war seemed lost,” said Serwer. “The religious right sued for détente, having been swept up in one of the most …

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Jul 9 2019July 15, 2019

Burton: Democratic candidates are hiring faith outreach directors

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Columnist Tara Isabella Burton writes that Democratic Presidential Candidates are hiring faith outreach and engagement staff, highlighting efforts to court the “religious left.” “By appealing to people of faith — especially faithful people of color, members of historically black Protestant denominations and Hispanic Catholics, both of whom have voted in lower proportions than white evangelicals …

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Jul 8 2019July 14, 2019

Wexler: 6 things I wish people understood about atheism in America

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In an attempt to shine light on the atheist community in America, Boston University Law Professor Jay Wexler took to Vox to share his experience of growing up as an atheist. “Although I have an affinity for Asian religions like Buddhism and Taoism and even have a master’s degree in religious studies from a divinity …

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Jul 8 2019July 14, 2019

Senator Cory Booker on Faith and his Candidacy

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On July 7, 2019, Booker shared a video from the campaign trail discussing his faith and the role it plays in his candidacy. In the body of the tweet he said: “Faith plays such an important role in my life and my campaign. I’ve been saying it since I announced my run for president: I’m …

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Jul 7 2019July 26, 2019

Finding Foster Families for Teens Is a Challenge in Many States

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Only 58% of foster teens live with a family, compared with 95% of kids 12 and under, according to recent report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. And now the federal Family First Prevention Services Act, which became law last year, has put states under increasing pressure to find foster families for teens. Beginning in …

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Jul 6 2019July 14, 2019

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

Howie Hawkins on Climate Change

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

Andrew Yang on Atheist Americans

Serwer: The Illiberal Right Throws a Tantrum

Burton: Democratic candidates are hiring faith outreach directors

Wexler: 6 things I wish people understood about atheism in America

Senator Cory Booker on Faith and his Candidacy

Finding Foster Families for Teens Is a Challenge in Many States

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