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Americans who believe abortion is 'morally acceptable' are a majority for the first time
A new poll from the nonpartisan polling firm Gallup finds that, for the first time, most Americans believe that legal abortion is "morally acceptable", even though an overwhelming majority oppose abortions in the third trimester of pregnancy and most oppose abortion in the second trimester.
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New Oklahoma law requires students to use bathrooms that match their biological sex
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed into law a measure that requires students in public schools to use bathrooms that correspond with their biological sex as opposed to their gender identity.
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Burger King apologises for offensive Easter advert that used words of Jesus
The advert ran in Spain during Holy Week to promote The Big King Vegetable burger.
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Most Christian parents are worried about their kids' spiritual health: poll
An overwhelming majority of American parents are concerned about their children's spiritual well-being, with concerns highest among practicing Christians, according to a poll released by Barna.
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Canadian pastor arrested at trucker vaccine protest freed from prison
A prominent Canadian pastor who has emerged as an outspoken critic of his government's response to the coronavirus pandemic has been released from prison after nearly two months in custody.
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Catholic school faces backlash after cancelling gay author's visit
"From time to time materials or events emerge for consideration that fall outside the scope of what is permissible in a Catholic school," said the Archdiocese of Southwark.
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JK Rowling speaks out against Scottish government's gender recognition plans
Harry Potter author JK Rowling is condemning a proposed bill in Scotland law that would amend the process for people to legally change their gender, warning that it will "harm the most vulnerable women in society."
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Biden pushes trans rights during State of the Union
Biden delivered a message to "our younger transgender Americans," telling them "I'll always have your back as your president so you can be yourself and reach your God-given potential."
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Senate defeats bill to codify abortion rights into federal law
As a bill that would have codified the right to abortion into federal law failed to advance in the U.S. Senate Monday, pro-life advocates contend that Senate Democrats who supported the bill are "radically out of touch with the American people."
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School district apologises for assignment asking students to list preferred sexual activities
The leadership of a Connecticut school district has issued an apology after parents expressed outrage over an assignment that asked students about their likes and dislikes when it comes to sexual activity.
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White Evangelicals most likely to oppose pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants: poll
White Evangelical Protestants are the only major religious group in the United States in which a majority are opposed to a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, according to a survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.
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Biden to allow trans-identified men in women's prisons, reversing Trump-era ban 'except in rare cases'
The United States Department of Justice has unveiled new guidance allowing male inmates at federal prisons to be housed with female prisoners.