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Arab Christians in Israel find new ways to celebrate Christmas as Hamas war rages

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Christmas in Israel has changed dramatically this year in the wake of the Hamas attack on October 7 and ongoing war. For Arabs in Palestinian Authority-controlled areas, there’s often pressure to support ...

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Christians can take practical steps to increase their impact on today’s culture

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Christians often come up short in having a significant impact on the culture. “People don’t listen to what you say as much as what you do, and in that category, Christians are failing miserably,” said ...

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Women’s soccer player continues getting pushback over God comment

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Controversial former soccer player Megan Rapinoe upset fans after she claimed to have proved that God does not exist after an injury. “I’m not a religious person or anything, and if there ...

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New House speaker gets high marks for commitment to prolife movement

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Conservative and prolife leaders are praising the election of Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., as speaker of the House. “It is the honor of a lifetime to have been elected the 56th speaker ...

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Full transcript of remarks by President Biden on Israel and Ukraine

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This is the full transcript of the address by President Joe Biden to the nation Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. The president primarily discussed the attacks on Israel and its war on Hamas ...

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Likelihood of recession still uncertain, Southeast Missouri State economist says

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The jury is still out on whether Missouri and the nation will experience a recession in the coming year, said David Yaskewich, an economist at Southeast Missouri State University. “Right now, it ...

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‘Christianity Today’ editors donated to radical Democrats: report

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Top staff members at “Christianity Today,” long considered the flagship publication of evangelicalism, apparently are out of step with the majority of Christians. A review of federal election records by “The Daily ...

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British minister warns of dangers of progressive Christianity

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Deacon Calvin Robinson, a Free Church of England minister, says progressivism is the greatest threat facing the western church. He argues that the term “progressive Christian” is an oxymoron and said the ...

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California raises fast-food wage to $20 per hour

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Fast-food workers in California will now make $20 per hour. According to ZipRecruiter, as of Sep 21, 2023, “the average hourly pay for an Entry Level Rn in California is $28.94 an ...

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Sen. Menendez to address Senate Democrats today

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One day after entering a not-guilty plea to federal bribery allegations in a Manhattan court, Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez is scheduled to address the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday. The bribery charge against ...

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Republicans remain divided with days left to avert shutdown

As the deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown draws near, House Republicans find themselves deeply divided, despite initial hopes of reaching a compromise. While the House of Representatives successfully ...

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Pro-life leaders call out Trump for softening stance on abortion

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Leading pro-life organizations are expressing concern about former President Donald Trump’s recent statements about his position on abortion. He called Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ six-week ban “a terrible thing” and abandoned a push ...

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Nikki Haley calls for return to faith during Iowa event

Presidential candidate Nikki Haley had a simple solution for the nation’s problems during a faith and family event in Iowa last weekend. “We’ve lost that faith in God, faith in the American ...

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Rep. Jon Patterson of Lee’s Summit will be next Missouri House Speaker

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The Kansas City area will have a strong voice in Jefferson City beginning in the 2025 legislative session. Missouri Republicans have selected the current majority leader, Rep. John Patterson of Lee’s Summit, ...

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Court upholds Kansas ban on gender changes on official documents

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A Kansas court on Friday upheld a law that blocks residents from changing the gender listed on their birth certificate. The state Department of Health and Environment said it could “no longer process gender ...

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Progressive pro-life Democrat joins 2024 presidential race

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The latest person to join the 2024 presidential race has an unusual policy position. Despite being a progressive Democrat, Terrisa Bukovinac is pro-life. She is the founder of the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, ...

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100 law clerks pen letter defending Justice Clarence Thomas

More than 100 former law clerks for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas have signed an open letter that stands as a defense of his integrity against media reports suggesting he received inappropriate ...

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Judge could move Georgia election case to federal court

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The Fulton County, Georgia case against former President Donald Trump could be moved to federal court. The decision will be based on whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has jurisdiction over ...

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Joe the Plumber dies at 49

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Joe Wurzelbacher, a.k.a. “Joe the Plumber,” passed away on Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Wurzelbacher made his political debut in 2008 when he questioned then-candidate Barack Obama. Wurzelbacher, an Air ...

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New York state public library cancels appearance by local author Jack Cashill

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A public library in Fredonia, N.Y., has cancelled an appearance by Jack Cashill, a Kansas City author, journalist and political commentator. The Darwin R. Barker Library told Cashill last week that it ...

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Biden administration seeks to overturn laws that prohibit online censorship

The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to strike down laws that prevent Facebook and other social media from censoring political and religious speech. The laws, passed in Texas and Florida, ...

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FBI targeting Catholics was more extensive than reported

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The FBI targeted traditionalist Catholics as potential terrorists was more extensive than previously admitted, House Republicans say. Republican leadership on the House Judiciary Committee revealed in a letter sent to FBI Director ...

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Partisan gaps continue to grow on numerous issues, Gallup poll finds

The partisan gap between Republicans and Democrats on important issues is growing wider. “Political polarization since 2003 has increased most significantly on issues related to federal government power, global warming and the ...

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New Missouri budget includes funds to address state’s childcare problems

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The Missouri budget recently signed by Gov. Mike Parson includes significant increases to help families with childcare expenses. A 2021 report from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce found that childcare gaps cost ...

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Moms for Liberty under attack after leftist organization brands it as hate group

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The parental rights group Moms for Liberty is facing political attacks and even death threats atter the Southern Poverty Law Center denounced it as a “hate group.” The progressive civil rights watchdog, ...

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