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A Catholic Church in New York City is facing some backlash — from its own parishioners — over a display titled “God is Trans: A Queer Spiritual Journey.”
A Catholic Church in New York City is facing some backlash — from its own parishioners — over a display titled “God is Trans: A Queer Spiritual Journey.”
 
Americans are in shock after late-night talk shows were forced to shut down amid a writer's strike, revealing the fact that late-night shows actually had writers.
Americans are in shock after late-night talk shows were forced to shut down amid a writer's strike, revealing the fact that late-night shows actually had writers.
 
An analysis of voting records found that some of the most-Republicans states have some of the least-conservative lawmakers. This is part 2 of a series entitled REVOLUTION OF THE STATES.
An analysis of voting records found that some of the most-Republicans states have some of the least-conservative lawmakers. This is part 2 of a series entitled REVOLUTION OF THE STATES.
 
House Bill 816 would make early voting procedures and election results counting more transparent
House Bill 816 would make early voting procedures and election results counting more transparent
 
Former NCAA champion swimmer Riley Gaines slammed Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) over the weekend for the double standard in criticisms of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a piece of legislation that the Republican-controlled House passed with no support from Democrats.
Former NCAA champion swimmer Riley Gaines slammed Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) over the weekend for the double standard in criticisms of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a piece of legislation that the Republican-controlled House passed with no support from Democrats.
 
On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections.
On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) could be preparing to launch a “third-party presidential bid” in 2024 for the White House based on some of his recent actions, according to Axios.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) could be preparing to launch a “third-party presidential bid” in 2024 for the White House based on some of his recent actions, according to Axios.
 
Millions of people left major cities in the United States between 2020 and 2022, years dominated by government lockdown policies and elevated crime rates, according to an analysis released last week by the Economic Innovation Group.
Millions of people left major cities in the United States between 2020 and 2022, years dominated by government lockdown policies and elevated crime rates, according to an analysis released last week by the Economic Innovation Group.
 
Military police have arrested Jack Teixeira for allegedly leaking classified documents that contained information on the war in Ukraine.
Military police have arrested Jack Teixeira for allegedly leaking classified documents that contained information on the war in Ukraine.
 
Three Army soldiers are dead after two Apache helicopters crashed following a training exercise in Alaska on Thursday.
Three Army soldiers are dead after two Apache helicopters crashed following a training exercise in Alaska on Thursday.
 
Well over 100 Tennessee residents flooded the city of Franklin late Tuesday afternoon ahead of a city board meeting over approval of a gay Pride festival.
Well over 100 Tennessee residents flooded the city of Franklin late Tuesday afternoon ahead of a city board meeting over approval of a gay Pride festival.
 
What can you do when already-powerful politicians grab more and more power?
What can you do when already-powerful politicians grab more and more power?
 
Daily Wire co-CEO Jeremy Boreing shot back at Big Tech and the Left Wednesday, revealing an onslaught of cancellation campaigns targeting Daily Wire hosts Matt Walsh, Brett Cooper, and Michael Knowles.
Daily Wire co-CEO Jeremy Boreing shot back at Big Tech and the Left Wednesday, revealing an onslaught of cancellation campaigns targeting Daily Wire hosts Matt Walsh, Brett Cooper, and Michael Knowles.
 
After suffering significant public relations and financial backlash after making trans activist and TikTok personality Dylan Mulvaney a spokesperson, parent company Anheuser-Busch is confident their new Bud Light commercial
After suffering significant public relations and financial backlash after making trans activist and TikTok personality Dylan Mulvaney a spokesperson, parent company Anheuser-Busch is confident their new Bud Light commercial
 
Video of an American Airlines flight headed to Phoenix, Arizona, from Columbus, Ohio, bursting into flames in mid-air after a flock of geese collided with it has been released.
Video of an American Airlines flight headed to Phoenix, Arizona, from Columbus, Ohio, bursting into flames in mid-air after a flock of geese collided with it has been released.
 
would make it much easier to challenge bureaucratic regulations
would make it much easier to challenge bureaucratic regulations
 
this is Biden's choice as chairman of Council of Economic Advisers
this is Biden's choice as chairman of Council of Economic Advisers
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from unaffiliated voters who want to serve on the State Board of Elections.
Gov. Roy Cooper is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from unaffiliated voters who want to serve on the State Board of Elections.
 
The attorney for Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted late last week on murder charges stemming from an incident with a far-left protester who was carrying an AK-47, filed a motion on Tuesday seeking a new trial.
The attorney for Sgt. Daniel Perry, who was convicted late last week on murder charges stemming from an incident with a far-left protester who was carrying an AK-47, filed a motion on Tuesday seeking a new trial.
 
Archeologists have discovered the remains of a 19th-century quarantine hospital and cemetery at a submerged island at Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, the National Park Service (NPS) announced in a press release last week.
Archeologists have discovered the remains of a 19th-century quarantine hospital and cemetery at a submerged island at Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, the National Park Service (NPS) announced in a press release last week.
 
North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Budd announced Thursday his endorsement of former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Budd announced Thursday his endorsement of former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
 
government climate policy unaffordable for average citizen
government climate policy unaffordable for average citizen
 
New York City Police Department officials announced Tuesday that authorities added a dystopian robotic K-9 unit named “Spot” to its ranks as crime increases citywide and the department struggles to manage its limited resources effectively.
New York City Police Department officials announced Tuesday that authorities added a dystopian robotic K-9 unit named “Spot” to its ranks as crime increases citywide and the department struggles to manage its limited resources effectively.
 
Walmart announced the closure of four stores in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday due to poor performance at the locations, a move that also occurs as the city sees worsening crime rates.
Walmart announced the closure of four stores in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday due to poor performance at the locations, a move that also occurs as the city sees worsening crime rates.
 
A resident of New York City's financial district spoke to reporters this week to express his consternation about commuters neglecting the city's premiere transportation infrastructure.
A resident of New York City's financial district spoke to reporters this week to express his consternation about commuters neglecting the city's premiere transportation infrastructure.
 
Actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger took matters into his own hands when after the city did not repair a large pothole in his Los Angeles neighborhood.
Actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger took matters into his own hands when after the city did not repair a large pothole in his Los Angeles neighborhood.
 
Recent meetings suggest a focus on race and ideology, not institutional oversight.
 
takes stand against government invasion of financial privacy
takes stand against government invasion of financial privacy
 
Super Bowl-winning Chiefs player Harrison Butker told college graduates to prioritize having a family over pursuing a career during a commencement address on Saturday.
Super Bowl-winning Chiefs player Harrison Butker told college graduates to prioritize having a family over pursuing a career during a commencement address on Saturday.
 
A last-second settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' historic defamation lawsuit against Fox News, in which the ultra right-wing news channel has agreed to pay the plaintiff 787 million CNN+'s.
A last-second settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' historic defamation lawsuit against Fox News, in which the ultra right-wing news channel has agreed to pay the plaintiff 787 million CNN+'s.
 
Canary CEO Dan Eberhart remarked that President Joe Biden missed a “golden window” to replenish the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve when oil prices were reasonably low.
Canary CEO Dan Eberhart remarked that President Joe Biden missed a “golden window” to replenish the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve when oil prices were reasonably low.
 
In 2013, the new General Assembly held the sales tax at 4.75%, while expanding the base. Consumption-based taxes like the sales tax are more stable and less economically destructive than income taxes which discourage savings and investment.
In 2013, the new General Assembly held the sales tax at 4.75%, while expanding the base. Consumption-based taxes like the sales tax are more stable and less economically destructive than income taxes which discourage savings and investment.
 
The Environmental Protection Agency released new carbon emissions standards for power plants that burn coal and natural gas, a move which some energy experts and lawmakers caution will decrease power reliability and artificially increase electricity costs for households.
The Environmental Protection Agency released new carbon emissions standards for power plants that burn coal and natural gas, a move which some energy experts and lawmakers caution will decrease power reliability and artificially increase electricity costs for households.
 
Bills to expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program in North Carolina are now on the move in both chambers of the General Assembly, after the House Education Committee approved a measure on Tuesday.
Bills to expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program in North Carolina are now on the move in both chambers of the General Assembly, after the House Education Committee approved a measure on Tuesday.
 
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