2020 Election Revives Debate: Should Religious Faith Guide One’s Voting?
Mayor Pete Buttigieg says Christian faith leads in a “progressive” political direction. Conservatives disagree. The debate reshapes old questions about the relation between religion and politics.
A Decade Of Implications At Stake, Supreme Court Hears Census Citizenship Question
The justices are weighing whether the Trump administration can include a citizenship question on the 2020 census. A decision is expected this summer, when printing of the census forms is set to begin.
Catholic Foster Care Agency Can Not Discriminate Against LGBTQ Couples, Court Says
The agency argued its religious freedoms were violated when Philadelphia ended a foster care contract. A federal appeals court disagreed.
Alleged Leader Of Border Militia Facing Federal Firearms Charges In New Mexico
Larry Hopkins has a felony record dating back 23 years. Federal officials are not saying why he’s charged now with offenses committed in 2017.
Leader Of Armed Militia Group Operating Along New Mexico Border Appears In Federal Court
Larry Hopkins, the leader of an armed militia in New Mexico, was arraigned in federal court Monday on charges of firearms possession by a felon. He was arrested by the FBI on Saturday.
How Some Teachers In Alaska Are Tackling The Subject Of Climate Change
Parts of Alaska are warming twice as fast as the global average. But teaching about climate change can be tricky in a state with a strong oil and gas industry.
Supreme Court Will Hear Cases On LGBTQ Discrimination Protections For Employees
The court is poised to decide whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to sexual orientation and gender identity, along with factors such as race, religion, sex and national origin.
Elizabeth Warren Wants To Erase Most Student Loan Debt
The Senator’s higher education proposal for her 2020 presidential run goes farther than just free college.
U.S. Won’t Renew Sanction Exemptions For Countries Buying Iran’s Oil
Japan, China, India, Turkey and South Korea have been benefiting from temporary waivers since President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal last year.
Losses Continue To Mount After Recent Midwest Flooding
Floods in Nebraska tore out major highways and railroad lines and destroyed levees. In addition to rebuilding lives, residents of some small towns face hours long detours to buy basic supplies.
After Democrats Surged In 2018, Republican-Run States Eye New Curbs On Voting
After high turnout in the 2018 midterms gave Democrats big gains, several Republican-controlled states are considering changing the rules around voting in ways that might reduce future turnout.
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