Tag: Social Issues

Vice President Harris to Attend Beating Victim Tyre Nichols’ Funeral in Memphis

February 1, 2023
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Vice President Kamala Harris will on Feb. 1 attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Fed Ex worker and father of a 4-year-old son who died three days after a Jan. 7 traffic-stop beating by five Memphis police officers. The funeral will be held at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis. Harris spoke to…

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Gun Control Groups Press Biden on Executive Actions, Details on Stricter Firearms Legislation

February 1, 2023
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Gun control groups have called on President Joe Biden to announce a comprehensive plan to prevent “gun violence” at his State of the Union address on Feb. 7. This comes as the White House and the Democrats have faced a series of court losses and challenges after pushback from Second Amendment rights advocates. “While Congress…

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We Need More ‘Catholic Gut’ in Politics: Former Christian Lobby Head

January 31, 2023
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The former head of the Australian Christian Lobby, Lyle Shelton, says ClubsNSW CEO John Landis should not have been dismissed for claiming the state premier’s gaming reforms were driven by his “Catholic gut.” “Why can’t we just debate the merits of an issue? Why does someone who offends an identity group have to walk the…

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New Campaign Seeks to Protect Children From Ideology-Driven ‘Gender-Affirming Care’

January 31, 2023
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The medical advocacy group “Do No Harm” has announced an initiative seeking to protect minors from the harmful effects of “gender-affirming care,” warning that children subject to such practices can end up suffering lifelong from medical complications. Richmond, Virginia-based Do No Harm’s “Protecting Minors from Gender Ideology” initiative aims to educate the public and policymakers…

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Florida Drive-By Shooting Leaves 10 Injured, 2 in Critical Condition: Police

January 31, 2023
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Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place in Lakeland, Florida, on the afternoon of Jan. 30 that left 10 people injured, two of whom are in critical condition. The Lakeland Police Department said that the shooting took place at approximately 3:43 p.m. on Monday near the 900 block of Iowa Avenue North. A reward of…

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New Artificial Intelligence App ‘Reframes’ Negative Thoughts to Treat Depression

January 31, 2023
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People can be forgiven for feeling depressed these days. The future touted by global leaders is dire. The 2021-2022 United Nations Human Development Report states that living standards have declined in nine out of ten countries around the world since 2020 and that multiple crises “are hitting us at the same time and interacting to…

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3 EMTs Fired After Video Released of Tyre Nichols’ Arrest

January 31, 2023
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The Memphis Fire Department said it fired three employees following the release of video footage that showed the deadly arrest of Tyre Nichols and the immediate aftermath. Nichols, 29, died in hospital on Jan. 10, three days after his violent encounter with Memphis police officers when they tried to arrest him in a traffic stop gone…

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18 Percent Increase in Homelessness in Los Angeles ‘Hot Spots’: Survey

January 30, 2023
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Homelessness in the City of Los Angeles’ hot spots increased by an average of 18 percent, despite official numbers showing a decrease of unsheltered persons in those same areas recorded in the 2022 point-in-time count, according to a recent survey by the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit public policy research organization. The survey, published last week,…

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Inflation in Rural Areas Much Higher Than in Cities

January 30, 2023
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High inflation is hurting rural households disproportionately compared to urban dwellers, according to a survey. According to Iowa State University (ISU) researcher Dave Peters, the disposable income for rural residents has fallen 38 percent since 2021, dropping from nearly $10,000 a year to just $6,000. Other comparable studies have shown that the disposable income of residents…

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Jury Acquits Pro-Life Activist Whose Home Was Raided by FBI

January 30, 2023
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Pro-life activist Mark Houck was found not guilty by a federal court in Philadelphia on Jan. 30 on charges that arose from an October 2021 altercation outside a Planned Parenthood clinic. Houck was accused of twice violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which prohibits “violent, threatening, damaging, and obstructive conduct intended…

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