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Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Hindu community members say proposed Mississauga firework ban would impede religious freedoms | CBC News

Mississauga is considering a year-round ban on consumer fireworks that would prohibit individual sale and use and affect Diwali and other holiday celebrations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Republican Senator and NewsNation Host Compare Charlie Kirk to Martin Luther King Jr.

Charlie Kirk's killing was compared to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, citing similarities in marginalized constituencies, silencing of political voices, and faith-based targeting.
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

A Somerville church said it was 'called by God' to open a homeless shelter. Neighbors took them to court.

A completed church basement shelter remains unused after neighbors sued, citing zoning prohibitions while the church claims a Dover Amendment religious exemption.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Parents can now opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons. How schools are bracing for the change

California schools face logistical and legal challenges implementing a Supreme Court ruling that allows parental opt-outs from lessons conflicting with parents' sincerely held religious beliefs.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Civil rights groups alarmed over Quebec's move to ban prayer in public

Quebec plans to ban public prayer, raising civil rights concerns about targeting religious minorities and infringing democratic freedoms.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

From public confession to private penance: How Catholic confession has evolved over centuries

The sacrament of reconciliation requires clergy to keep confessions secret, creating conflict with laws that mandate reporting abuse revealed during confession.
#same-sex-marriage
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Kim Davis, who denied same-sex couples marriage licenses, will appeal case to Supreme Court

Kim Davis continues to appeal her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, now seeking a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Kim Davis, who denied same-sex couples marriage licenses, will appeal case to Supreme Court

Kim Davis continues to appeal her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, now seeking a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court.
more#same-sex-marriage
#immigration
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

First Amendment lawsuit targets immigration detentions in places of worship

Churches are suing the Trump administration over immigration enforcement in places of worship, claiming it violates their First Amendment rights.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

First Amendment lawsuit targets immigration detentions in places of worship

Churches are suing the Trump administration over immigration enforcement in places of worship, claiming it violates their First Amendment rights.
more#immigration
#islamophobia
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
France news

Italian police arrest French suspect in anti-Muslim' mosque murder

Islamophobic stabbing in France condemned as hate crime; suspect arrested in Italy.
French authorities emphasize the need to combat religious hatred.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
France news

Suspect in France mosque attack that killed Malian man on the run

The attack on a Muslim man in France has sparked widespread outcry and calls for justice against Islamophobia.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Italian police arrest French suspect in anti-Muslim' mosque murder

Islamophobic stabbing in France condemned as hate crime; suspect arrested in Italy.
French authorities emphasize the need to combat religious hatred.
more#islamophobia
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

A Right-Wing Movement Is Taking Over Schools, And It's Terrifying

Inclusive school curricula are generating conflict about religious freedom and parental rights over educational content.
#education
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago
philosophy

Supreme Court's one-sentence order closes the door to Catholic charter school - but leaves it open for future challenges

philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

Supreme Court's one-sentence order closes the door to Catholic charter school - but leaves it open for future challenges

The Supreme Court's tie leaves St. Isidore's charter school initiative defeated but hints at future challenges on similar grounds.
more#education
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Teacher put on leave for refusing to remove crucifix fears she could be fired before school begins

A teacher placed in a rubber room for refusing to remove a crucifix from her desk faces significant consequences related to her religious expression.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ mom in Oregon wins right to potentially adopt LGBTQ+ kids

A foster parent was granted the right to adopt despite refusing to comply with LGBTQ+ youth protection laws in Oregon.
fromChristianpost
2 months ago

NY pays $225K to end legal battle with Christian photographer over same-sex weddings

Under the terms of the agreement, the defendants will pay $225,000 in attorney's fees stemming from the litigation first filed by Carpenter in 2021.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Christian group wins legal battle over preaching ban in west London

A church successfully overturned a council ban preventing them from engaging in public preaching and distributing religious materials.
#supreme-court
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
3 months ago

How Healthcare Leaders Are Responding to the Supreme Court's Preventive Care Ruling - MedCity News

The Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act's requirement for insurers to cover preventive services without cost-sharing.
more#supreme-court
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Trump's IRS Is Finally Giving Evangelicals Another Change They Wanted. They Might Not Be Ready for the Consequences.

The IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment, allowing churches to endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Feds investigate hospitals over religious exemptions from gender-affirming care

The Trump administration is investigating health systems to allow denial of transgender care on religious grounds.
#ten-commandments
more#ten-commandments
Social justice
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

Muslim women's head coverings were forcibly removed by jailers after California protest, lawsuit alleges

Two Muslim women filed a federal lawsuit alleging their hijabs were forcibly removed during an arrest, violating their religious freedom.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Muslim women's head coverings were forcibly removed by jailers after California protest, lawsuit alleges

Two Muslim women filed a federal lawsuit against the Orange County Sheriff's Department for alleged violations of their religious freedom regarding the removal of hijabs during arrest.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

California law faces re-write as high court allows parents to 'opt out' of LGBTQ school stories

California law mandates age-appropriate materials on LGBTQ+ contributions, but the Supreme Court ruling permits families to opt-out of such lessons, challenging inclusion policies.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Host Confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene For Posting Image of Statue of Liberty in a Burqa: What Did You Mean By That?'

Rep. Greene expressed that a Muslim takeover and Sharia law pose significant threats to American women's freedoms.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 months ago

The London Buzz - 26th June 2025

Greenwich cyclists may incur fines if Tower Hamlets agrees to enforce new regulations.
Warren Street residents will experience disruption from a fashion event in July.
Concerns rise over perceived persecution of Christians in London.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Winnipeg Muslim woman felt 'humiliated' when forced to remove hijab in Toronto airport | CBC News

"The airline employee took my passport, looked at my passport, looked at me, and said that my passport doesn't match my face, so I have to remove my [hijab]."
Canada news
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Conservative Justices Seem Willing to Upend School District's LGBTQ-Inclusive Lessons

The Supreme Court hears arguments on parents' objections to LGBTQ-inclusive school curricula, highlighting tensions between religious rights and LGBTQ protections.
more#lgbtq-rights
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Paris probes antisemitic vandalism targeting synagogues and a Holocaust memorial

Paris authorities investigate vandalism at Jewish sites, highlighting increasing tensions ahead of the Shavuot holiday.
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

Bilingual, Educated, Qualified-and Still Not Welcome in Quebec | The Walrus

In Quebec, Bill 21 has drawn sharp opposition from a broad coalition—including the National Council of Canadian Muslims—who argue it tramples basic rights.
Canada news
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

FBI to probe claims of 'targeted violence' against religious groups after evangelicals' protest in Seattle

FBI's Deputy Director Dan Bongino calls for an investigation into targeted violence against religious groups after counter-protests in Seattle.
Women
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Wisconsin man fired for refusing to use preferred pronouns appeals to Trump administration

Discrimination against religious beliefs related to gender identity remains a concern in the workplace.
Spencer Wimmer believes he faced wrongful termination due to his religious views on gender.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Denmark: Trial for Quran burning kicks off in Bornholm DW 05/08/2025

Two men are on trial in Denmark for burning a Quran, marking the first application of a new law against improper treatment of religious texts.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Catholic Church vows to excommunicate priests who follow new Washington state law requiring them report confessions to cops

The Catholic Church will excommunicate priests who report child abuse heard in confession due to a new Washington state law.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State?

The separation of church and state is increasingly blurred, illustrated by the Supreme Court's ruling favoring religious institutions in funding disputes.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is deliberating on Oklahoma's first faith-based charter school, balancing First Amendment rights and public funding implications.
fromeuronews
5 months ago

How European countries see religious symbols in public office

The Bundestag's Green Party group has submitted a motion to abolish Berlin's Neutrality Act, stirring a broader European conversation around secularism and religious expression.
Europe politics
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

S.C. attorney general tells state's capital city to drop its conversion therapy ban

South Carolina's attorney general seeks to overturn Columbia's ban on conversion therapy, citing violations of state law and religious rights for counselors.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Supreme Court Wrestles With Challenge to Affordable Care Act Over Free Preventive Care

The Supreme Court is divided over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's mandate for free preventive care.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

JD Vance had exchange of opinions' with senior cardinal, Vatican says

The US Vice President discussed international conflicts and immigration with Vatican officials, amid concerns over administration policies.
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