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Politics · United StatesRob Sand attended church hosting drag shows, trans pastor
Rob Sand, Iowa's Democratic nominee for governor, regularly attended a church that has hosted drag queen performances and invited a transgender pastor. The church also openly supports abortion. Sand has emphasized his faith on the campaign trail.
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Politics · United StatesJudge rules Oklahoma cannot ban Jewish charter school over religion
A federal judge ruled that Oklahoma officials cannot require a proposed Jewish charter school to be non-religious. The ruling came after the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation sued the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board for rejecting their application.
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Politics · United StatesChurches and ICE face legal battles over surveillance and protest rights
Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight an ongoing debate within faith communities. One church seeks reprimand for alleged spying on protest activity, while another faces charges related to a disrupted worship service.
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