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Jardine Malado February 18, 2017 03:19 AM EST
House votes to repeal Obama rule that prohibits states from defunding Planned Parenthood

House votes to repeal Obama rule that prohibits states from defunding Planned Parenthood

The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to overturn President Barack Obama's HHS rule that prohibits states from withholding funds from Planned Parenthood and other organizations that perform abortions.

Jardine Malado February 18, 2017 03:13 AM EST
Christian florist aims for Supreme Court after losing appeal in gay wedding case

Christian florist aims for Supreme Court after losing appeal in gay wedding case

A Christian florist who refused to make floral arrangements for a gay wedding has lost her appeal at the Washington Supreme Court on Thursday. Her defense team is now looking to appeal her case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Jardine Malado February 18, 2017 03:08 AM EST
Backlash against North Carolina's bathroom bill barely impacted economy

Backlash against North Carolina's bathroom bill barely impacted economy

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forrest has said that the state's economy is doing "extremely well" despite the backlash it received from businesses, sports organizations and entertainers over its controversial transgender bathroom law known as HB 2.

Jardine Malado February 18, 2017 02:57 AM EST
White Evangelicals supporting Trump represents 'crisis in the church,' says Jim Wallis

White Evangelicals supporting Trump represents 'crisis in the church,' says Jim Wallis

Rev. Jim Wallis, who heads the progressive Christian social justice group Sojourners, has said that the evangelical voters and white Christians who supported President Donald Trump in the 2016 election represent a "crisis in the Church."

Jardine Malado February 17, 2017 03:18 AM EST
Trump keeps Obama's LGBT envoy in State Department

Trump keeps Obama's LGBT envoy in State Department

A State Department spokesperson announced on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration has decided to retain Randy Berry as the Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI persons.

Jardine Malado February 17, 2017 03:07 AM EST
Virginia governor vows to veto bill that aims to defund Planned Parenthood

Virginia governor vows to veto bill that aims to defund Planned Parenthood

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has promised to veto a bill that was recently passed by the Senate. The said bill aims to strip Planned Parenthood of its non-Medicaid funds.

Jardine Malado February 17, 2017 02:58 AM EST
Oklahoma House committee advances bill requiring father's permission for abortions

Oklahoma House committee advances bill requiring father's permission for abortions

An Oklahoma House committee has advanced a bill that would require pregnant women who want to abort their baby to get the written consent of the father before the procedure can be performed.

Jardine Malado February 17, 2017 02:52 AM EST
World Relief prepares to close five offices and lay off 140 staff in wake of Trump's refugee order

World Relief prepares to close five offices and lay off 140 staff in wake of Trump's refugee order

A Christian organization that helps resettle refugees is preparing to close five of its offices and lay off 140 staff members as a result of President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.

Jardine Malado February 17, 2017 02:46 AM EST
Court says Christian prayers said in public meetings in Jackson County violated Constitution

Court says Christian prayers said in public meetings in Jackson County violated Constitution

A federal appeals court has stated that the practice of opening public meetings with Christian-only prayers in Jackson County, Michigan violated the U.S. Constitution by favoring one faith over others.

Jardine Malado February 17, 2017 02:41 AM EST
Pastor Saeed Abedini sentenced to community service for violating wife's restraining order

Pastor Saeed Abedini sentenced to community service for violating wife's restraining order

Pastor Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned for three-and-a-half years in Iran for evangelizing, has been sentenced to work four days of community service for violating the restraining order filed by his estranged wife, Naghmeh.

Jardine Malado February 16, 2017 03:27 AM EST
House Committee approves resolution to overturn D.C.'s assisted suicide law

House Committee approves resolution to overturn D.C.'s assisted suicide law

A Congressional committee has approved a resolution that would strike down a law that legalized assisted suicide in the District of Columbia.

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