Michael Gryboski

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  Jul 2, 2014

  Presbyterian Church (USA) Drops Online Sale of Anti-Zionism Study Guide

  The largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States will no longer sell a controversial anti-Zionism publication on its website.

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  Jul 2, 2014

  Allegations of 'Vote-Buying' in Mississippi GOP Primary Continue

  After a narrowly won primary victory, United States Senator Thad Cochran continues to fight allegations that he engaged in illegal "vote-buying" of black voters to help him win.

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  Jul 2, 2014

  Washington National Airport to Be Renamed Tim Howard Airport?

  A petition to change the name of a major airport in the Washington, D.C. area in honor of American soccer team goalie Tim Howard is gaining traction.

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  Jul 2, 2014

  Monumental 1964 Civil Rights Act Has 19th Century Roots

  As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act that was signed into law by President Lyndon Baines Johnson in 1964, a lesser known Civil Rights Act was signed into a law almost 100 years before, in 1866.

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  Jul 1, 2014

  After Hobby Lobby Decision, Federal Court Grants Catholic Network Relief From Birth Control Mandate

  Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Hobby Lobby, an Alabama-based Catholic television network was given relief from the federal government's "preventive services" mandate.

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  Jul 1, 2014

  Supreme Court Declines to Hear Suit Against California Gay Therapy Ban

  The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by a group suing California for its recently passed state ban on sexual orientation change therapy for youth struggling with same-sex attraction.

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  Jun 30, 2014

  Supreme Court Hobby Lobby Decision a Win for Religious Freedom, Not About Contraception, Christian Leaders Say

  The U.S. Supreme Court's Monday decision allowing owners of closely held for-profit corporations with certain religious convictions to opt-out of parts of the "Obamacare" birth-control mandate was a win for religious freedom, some Christian leaders have said.

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  Jun 30, 2014

  Men Using Girls' Bathrooms: Controversial Pro-Gay Ordinance Goes Into Effect If Activists Are Unable to Repeal

  An effort to repeal a controversial anti-discrimination ordinance in Texas that purportedly would allow men to use women's bathrooms has until Thursday to garner enough signatures to be considered or put to a vote on the November ballot.

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  Jun 30, 2014

  Hobby Lobby Wins: Supreme Court Rules Christian-Owned Businesses Can Reject Birth-Control Mandate

  The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby Inc., stating that corporations can refuse to provide abortion-inducing drugs on the basis of religious objection.

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  Jun 27, 2014

  After Town of Greece Supreme Court Decision, School Board Mulling Sectarian Prayer Policy

  A South Carolina school board is considering a return to a prayer policy similar to Town of Greece, New York after the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of sectarian prayers at public meetings.