In Oakland, California, there's a church that's not like the others. The Zide Door Church of Entheogenic Plants is all about psilocybin mushrooms. Pastor Dave Hodges leads this group, and he's not afraid to take risks for his beliefs. This church is part of a growing trend. People are exploring new
South Dakota's Governor, Larry Rhoden, has proposed a new law that could land people in prison for interrupting religious services. This idea came after a protest inside a church in Minnesota. The protest happened shortly after a tragic shooting in Minneapolis. The governor wants to change the rule
Minneapolis is seeing fewer crimes, but the police are struggling. The city's police chief, Brian O'Hara, said that in the last seven weeks, there have been fewer shootings and fewer people hurt by guns. In fact, there were 20 gunshot victims during this time, which is way less than in past years. T
Minneapolis is facing a crisis. One-third of students in a local school are skipping classes because they fear leaving their homes. Schools are switching to remote learning, and businesses are either closed or heavily guarded. The reason? A surge in ICE enforcement. The city is now filled with feder
The world has long relied on international law to keep powerful nations in check and protect innocent people from war's worst horrors. This system, built after the devastation of the 20th century, aimed to ensure that force didn't go unchecked. But today, this system is under threat. Powerful nation
New Mexico is making big moves to tackle its crime problem. The state's crime rates have been higher than the national average for years. Now, lawmakers from both parties are working together to make changes. One key area of focus is juvenile crime. New laws are being proposed to make it harder for
Florida's Black lawmakers are not happy. They say the state's attorney general is playing politics with people's lives. The attorney general, James Uthmeier, released an opinion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He said many state laws that help Black businesses and promote diversity are unconstitution
In a shocking turn of events, a Cuban man named Geraldo Lunas Campos lost his life in an El Paso detention center. The medical examiner's office recently revealed that his death was caused by asphyxia, which means he couldn't breathe because of pressure on his neck and torso. This happened on Januar
Jack Smith, a former special counsel, recently spoke to Congress about his investigations into former President Donald Trump. He warned that the rule of law is not something to be taken lightly. It needs constant effort and dedication from everyone. Smith said that people often forget how important
Minneapolis is bracing for Vice President JD Vance's visit on Thursday, as the city grapples with heightened tensions following a fatal ICE shooting. The city has been on edge since January 7, when an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good, a mother of three. Vance's visit is seen as a s
