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Valentine Wiggin
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Aug 30

Handling the Christian Seder Controversy as a Christian

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…

Cultural Appropriation

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Handling the Christian Seder Controversy as a Christian
Handling the Christian Seder Controversy as a Christian
Cultural Appropriation

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Aug 10

“In God We Trust” Required on Signs in Louisiana Classrooms

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…

Louisiana

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“In God We Trust” Required on Signs in Louisiana Classrooms
“In God We Trust” Required on Signs in Louisiana Classrooms
Louisiana

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Jul 21

Lonnie Frisbee and the Jesus Revolution

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…

Lonnie Frisbee

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Lonnie Frisbee and the Jesus Revolution
Lonnie Frisbee and the Jesus Revolution
Lonnie Frisbee

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Jul 3

303 Creative Case Raises Concerns About Other Forms of Discrimination

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.

Supreme Court

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303 Creative Case Raises Concerns About Other Forms of Discrimination
303 Creative Case Raises Concerns About Other Forms of Discrimination
Supreme Court

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Jun 21

Nevada Becomes Seventh State to Legalize Human Composting

“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…

Nevada

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Nevada Becomes Seventh State to Legalize Human Composting
Nevada Becomes Seventh State to Legalize Human Composting
Nevada

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May 31

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Son Allegedly Thrown Around Colorado Home

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…

Lauren Boebert

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Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Son Allegedly Thrown Around Colorado Home
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Son Allegedly Thrown Around Colorado Home
Lauren Boebert

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May 18

Will Florida’s latest set of anti-trans laws allow the state to kidnap trans kids?

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…

Florida

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Will Florida’s latest set of anti-trans laws allow the state to kidnap trans kids?
Will Florida’s latest set of anti-trans laws allow the state to kidnap trans kids?
Florida

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May 5

Texas to Require Displaying the Ten Commandments in Classrooms

The lone star state may be thwarting religious liberty rather than supporting it with SB 1515. — The Texas Senate recently passed a bill (SB 1515)that would require the Ten Commandments to be framed and displayed conspicuously in public schools across the state. Schools that do not have a poster or similar display of the Ten Commandments must acquire one by using either public funds or by…

Texas

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Texas to Require Displaying the Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Texas to Require Displaying the Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Texas

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Apr 27

Why Chaplains in Texas Public Schools are a Bad Idea

Both chaplains and school counselors fill important roles, but they are not interchangeable. — SB 763 would permit public schools in Texas to hire chaplains in public schools instead of school counselors. These chaplains will perform the duties of school counselors outlined in Title II of Texas’s education laws. Title II tasks Texan school counselors with interpreting assessment data, and managing emergencies and threats…

Chaplaincy

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Why Chaplains in Texas Public Schools are a Bad Idea
Why Chaplains in Texas Public Schools are a Bad Idea
Chaplaincy

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Feb 17

It was Never About the Children

Wyoming’s GOP rejected a bipartisan effort to end child marriage in the state while moving forward with anti-queer legislation. — With all the recent talk about groomers and protecting children, it comes as a surprise that few people talk about the USA’s child marriage problem. Some may not even know that this issue exists and are under the impression that child marriage is already illegal in this country. However, this…

Wyoming

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It was Never About the Children
It was Never About the Children
Wyoming

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Valentine Wiggin

Valentine Wiggin

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Death-positive, sex-positive, and LGBTQ-affirming Christian. Gen Z. I hate onions. She/her

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