Ringing in a Christian Nationalist 2019 With an Even Larger Legislative Playbook

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State legislatures across the country became showcases for Christian nationalist legislation in 2018. Leading the charge was the ominously named Project Blitz—a coalition of Christian Right groups that are unambiguous about their intentions for the short and long term, to restore America to a Christian nation that never was. […] The Christian Right groups behind …

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Opponents of Bible classes in a West Virginia county’s schools win round in court

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Parents engaged in battle with a West Virginia school system that for decades allowed Bible classes in elementary and middle schools won a round in a federal appeals court this week, setting the stage for a renewed legal tussle. The ruling means that the case will be sent back to a district court and that …

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Trump’s New Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney Has a Disturbing Anti-LGBTQ Record

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President Trump’s acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, who is set to replace John Kelly, has a history of supporting anti-LGBTQ policies that is alarming advocates. Mulvaney has served as Director of the Office of Management Budget, and prior to that served in the South Carolina House and Senate, as well as the United States …

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Nashville secular group celebrates faith-free Christmas

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Welcome to the “Heathen Holidays,” a Christmas celebration for the nonreligious, hosted by the local chapter of the Sunday Assembly. It’s a way to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season “without the discomfort of paying homage to any particular religion,” said Nicole Dittrich, one of the attendees. Many of the people attending the service …

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Anti-abortion clinics tapping into federal funds under Trump

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Anti-abortion family planning clinics are increasingly vying for the same federal funds that go to Planned Parenthood, signaling a major change in federal policy being pushed by the Trump administration. This new front in the abortion wars comes as conservatives have largely given up on completely defunding Planned Parenthood, so they’re trying to use the …

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If the Boy Scouts Are Going Bankrupt, It’s the Perfect Time to Admit Atheists

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It was reported yesterday that the Boy Scouts of America is considering filing for bankruptcy in large part because of financial pressures (due to low membership) and legal costs (associated with paying out settlements for victims of abuse). They also retained a law firm that specializes in bankruptcy. So… their future plans really aren’t in …

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US condemns 10 countries for severe religious freedom violations

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday announced the US has deemed 10 countries guilty of severe religious freedom violations. The nations — China, Eritrea, Iran, Myanmar (also known as Burma), North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan — were categorized “Countries of Particular Concern” under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. …

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Judge sides with religious groups in ObamaCare birth control mandate fight

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A federal judge this week sided with three religious colleges and three Christian organizations in their challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s birth control mandate. Judge Philip Brimmer, a George W. Bush appointee on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, issued an order that permanently blocks the federal government from forcing the …

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Texas State Rep. Files Bill to Let Teachers Post Ten Commandments in Classrooms

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A Texas Republican has already filed a bill that would allow public school teachers to post the Ten Commandments in their classrooms. State Rep. Dan Flynn says in HB 307 that “The board of trustees of an independent school district may not prohibit the posting of a copy of the Ten Commandments in a prominent …

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