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Oct 13 2025POLITICS

Free Speech or Harmful Practice: The Conversion Therapy Debate

The Supreme Court recently discussed whether a Colorado law that prohibits conversion therapy infringes on the First Amendment. This law aims to stop counselors from trying to change a person's sexual orientation, but some argue it's a form of free speech. Conversion therapy, as practiced by counse

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Gun Laws in the Spotlight: Supreme Court Takes on Hawaii's Restrictions

The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about gun rights and public safety. They're looking at a Hawaii law that limits where people can carry firearms, especially on private property. This isn't just about Hawaii, though. It could set a precedent for other states with similar laws. Hawa

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Sep 28 2025POLITICS

What Does It Mean to Be an American?

The U. S. Supreme Court is looking at a big question: Should everyone born in the U. S. automatically be a citizen? Right now, the 14th Amendment says yes, but some want to change that. If the Supreme Court says no, things could get complicated. Kids born to parents who aren't citizens might not ge

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Sep 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Kelly and Mark Speak Up: A Chat on Kimmel, Politics, and Freedom

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, known for their lighthearted talk show, recently stepped into the political spotlight. They discussed Jimmy Kimmel's return to his late-night show after a brief suspension. This happened because of Kimmel's comments about a tragic shooting and the political fallout tha

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Sep 20 2025POLITICS

Pentagon's New Rules: A Step Back for Press Freedom?

The Pentagon has introduced new rules that are making it harder for journalists to do their jobs. Now, reporters must promise not to look at or share any information that hasn't been officially approved. This includes even unclassified documents. If they don't agree to these terms, they could lose t

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Sep 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

California's Bold Move to Protect Kids from Social Media

A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has largely supported a California law aimed at safeguarding children from potentially harmful social media practices. The law, which requires parental consent for children to access so-called "addictive feeds, " was challenged by a tech industry group, Net

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Sep 06 2025POLITICS

Faith and Schools: Trump's Big Talk on Religious Freedom

President Donald Trump is set to address a significant gathering at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D. C. The event is part of the second meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission. This group was formed by Trump earlier this year through an executive order. Its goal is to protect the right

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Aug 01 2025POLITICS

A Legal Eagle's Run-In with a Pierogi Vendor

Alan Dershowitz, a well-known lawyer, found himself in a bit of a pickle at a farmer's market. He went to buy some pierogi, but the vendor refused to sell to him. Why? Because the vendor didn't like Dershowitz's political views. Dershowitz, who has represented some big names, thinks the vendor didn

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Jul 08 2025RELIGION

Pastors and Politics: The IRS's New Take on the Johnson Amendment

The IRS has taken a fresh stance on a long-standing rule. They now say that pastors who talk about political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't worry about losing their tax-exempt status. This is a big deal because the Johnson Amendment, a rule from 1954, usually stops tax-exempt groups, like chur

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Jun 30 2025BUSINESS

Making Donations Easier: GoFundMe's New Tool for Givers

GoFundMe is introducing a new way to make donations. It's called a Giving Fund. This is not a new idea, but GoFundMe is trying to make it easier for regular people to use. Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, have been around for a while. They are like a savings account for charity. You can put money in a

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