With a near-total telecommunications blackout in Palestine, Gazans may not receive the orders. — The IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) advised Gazans (DOA: 10/29/23 00:23) and others in the area to move south via Twitter (aka X). The “urgent plea" went out at 5:16 AM Pacific Time on October 28, 2013 as Israel expands its airstrike operations. The IDF did not share a time frame…

Many Americans cannot afford to die, especially with funeral homes lacking transparency about their prices. — Could you fork over a minimum of around $7000 at a moment’s notice? Probably not. Those amounts reflect the average cost of a funeral in the USA. In a country where many people struggle to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, and medical care, a sudden death would plunge…

Christian Seders are usually hosted with good intentions, but many find them culturally insensitive. — As more and more churches began hosting Christian seders, many Jewish people and their allies criticized this practice. Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg called Christian Seders “appropriationistic, problematic, and also not historically accurate” on Twitter in 2019. Although Ruttenberg has no issue with Christians going to Jewish Seders, especially when invited to…

A simple display of patriotism or a Christian nationalist dogwhistle? — A Louisiana law (HB 8) went into effect on August 3, 2023. This law requires the motto “In God we Trust” to be displayed on a sign that is at least 11 by 14 inches in size in Louisiana’s public preschool, elementary school, and secondary school classrooms. Although “In God…

This 2023 film familiarizes audiences with Calvary Chapel history. But what went on behind the scenes? — I recently saw a Christian film that changed the way I saw the church I grew up in. Growing up, I didn’t hear much about the history of Calvary Chapels. I just knew that they sprung up across the nation like chain restaurants or, rather, chain churches and that they…

A Supreme Court ruling made based on a fraudulent case has the potential to do widespread damage. — As news the 303 Creative Supreme Court (303 Creative, LLC v. Elenis) case gets disseminated, many people in the LGBTQ+ community find themselves fearing discrimination from so-called “expressive” professionals. These include photographers, web designers, and other artists who profit from their craft.

“Natural organic reduction” is a silver lining for many residents of the silver state. — Joining the ranks of Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Vermont, California, and New York, Nevada legalized a process called “natural organic reduction” with AB289. Natural organic reduction, also known as human composting or soil transformation, provides a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to cremation and traditional burial. This legislation allows more Nevadans…

The gun-toting firebrand’s home life seems to be rife with conflict. — Representative Laura Boebert’s (R-CO) son called 911 in tears saying that his father was “throwing" him around their Colorado home. At this time, he was “crying and breathing heavily". When asked if there were any weapons in the home, the boy confirmed that there were weapons in the home. However…

In short, yes, but there’s more to it. — Florida’s SB 254 was just signed into law on May 17, 2023. Provisions in this bill allow the state to temporarily take custody of trans children in custody disputes from out of state. This would halt any medical care that the child may be receiving or slated to receive, such…