Category Archive: National, News
Legal expert: California religious liberty threat ‘most significant’ ever
Proposed legislation seeks to cripple faith-based higher education in California By Evan Wilt (WNS)–A bill rushing through California’s state legislature could deliver a fatal...LGBT history lessons planned for California students
State introduces curriculum guidelines for K-8 LGBT instruction By Molly Hulsey (WNS)–California revamped its social-science education guidelines in July to incorporate lessons on...NATIONAL BRIEFS
Ten more states challenge transgender directive (WNS)–Ten more states signed on to sue the Obama administration over its transgender directive that forces schools to allow students to use the...PayPal Founder Peter Thiel Endorses Trump, declares himself “Proud Gay Republican”
By Oliver Darcy Tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel ignited a thunderous applause on Thursday night when he became the first openly gay man to address the Republican National Convention and tout his...Ted talks
In a raucous moment at the Republican convention, Ted Cruz refuses to endorse Donald Trump By Jamie Dean (WNS)–On a night intended to introduce the nation to Donald Trump’s running...United Methodists elect first openly gay bishop
The move goes against church doctrine and points to a possible schism By Ciera Horton (WNS)–The United Methodist Church’s (UMC) Western Jurisdiction unanimously elected the...Victory for Religious Liberty in Missouri Against Obamacare’s ‘Abortion Pill Mandate’
By Tom Ciesielka LOUIS – Yesterday, a federal district judge in the Eastern District of Missouri granted a summary judgment in favor of Missouri State Senator Paul Wieland and his...What the New Overtime Rules Mean for Churches
By Sandra Hoekstra-Lower CAROL STREAM, Ill. – The Department of Labor announced in May an update to overtime regulations. The ramifications for employers are significant. Nonprofits,...North Christian Church’s Team Freedom Visits Dighton’s Annual Cow Chip Festival
Jul 06, 2016 Larry Lepore - Editor Local 0
By Michelle Pavia This world is lost, desperately so, which is why North Christian Church’s (NCC) Team Freedom continues to meet it face to face, giving it the Gospel of Jesus Christ. On...CareNet-RI – New Medical Program Update
Jul 06, 2016 Larry Lepore - Editor Local 0
CareNet’s new medical program, Harmony Women’s Care Center, launched in January and we are very encouraged by the results. 23 women at risk for abortion have chosen to carry their...