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Conservative groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) this week, asking a federal court to compel the agency to release records about how it has handled attacks on churches and pro-life organizations. Advancing American Freedom and the Heritage Foundation filed the lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, accusing the DOJ of failing to provide them with documents requested through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The organizations say they want to investigate the “possible failure” by the DOJ  “to provide pro-life organizations victimized by crime with equal justice under law,” the lawsuit states. In the complaint it says: In the past several years, this country has seen a dramatic increase in violence against religious and pro-life organizations. But while the Department of Justice has aggressively enforced federal criminal laws to protect ‘pro-choice’ and other organizations espousing the Administration’s … [Read more...] about Conservative Groups Sue DOJ for Info About Attacks on Pro-Lifers

An Anglican vicar who smoked crystal meth, boasted of corrupting young boys, abused animals, and discussed sacrificing babies to Satan with online paedophiles has been convicted in England. Reverend David Renshaw, 63, was convicted of “three counts of possessing indecent images of children; three counts of making indecent images of children; possessing prohibited images of children; and possessing extreme pornographic images portraying acts of intercourse with animals, namely dogs and horses,” according to a Sussex Police statement . Strangely, he does not appear to have faced any charges relating to animal cruelty or neglect, despite police officers finding his vicarage full of dead and dying animals including cats, dogs, and chickens. “The search of his address was one of the most revolting tasks our officers will ever have to endure,” commented investigating officer Detective Sergeant David Rose. “As well as malnourished living animals, there was also a dead rotting kitten … [Read more...] about Meth-Smoking Satanist Vicar Convicted of Paedophilia, Zoophilia

Every year on March 17, millions of people gussy themselves up in green attire, hold big parades and guzzle pints of beer, all in the name of an old Irish saint. But what's the story behind this emerald-hued holiday, and why do we celebrate it with shamrocks and alcohol? St. Patrick wasn't actually Irish St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain — not Ireland — near the end of the fourth century, according to a 2006 report in the publication History Ireland (opens in new tab) . He came from a wealthy family, and although his father was a Christian deacon, historians think he didn't have a particularly religious upbringing. When he was 16, Irish raiders ransacked his family's estate, kidnapped and enslaved him, and brought him to Ireland where he worked as a shepherd. He spent six years in captivity, turning to religion for solace. It's believed that in his fear and loneliness, he began to dream of converting the Irish to Christinanity. Patrick wrote in his spiritual … [Read more...] about St Patrick’s Day: 5 facts about this most Irish of celebrations

Albert Einstein was a German-American physicist and probably the most well-known scientist of the 20th century. He is famous for his theory of relativity (opens in new tab) , a pillar of modern physics that describes the dynamics of light and extremely massive entities, as well as his work in quantum mechanics (opens in new tab) , which focuses on the subatomic realm. Albert Einstein's birthday and education Einstein was born in Ulm, in the German state of Württemberg, on March 14, 1879, according to a biography from the Nobel Prize organization (opens in new tab) . His family moved to Munich six weeks later, and in 1885, when he was 6 years old, he began attending Petersschule, a Catholic elementary school. Contrary to popular belief, Einstein was a good student. "Yesterday Albert received his grades, he was again number one, and his report card was brilliant," his mother once wrote to her sister, according to a German website (opens in new tab) … [Read more...] about Albert Einstein: Biography, facts and impact on science

White students at Iowa State University are barred from an upcoming “Womxn of Color” retreat that has the support of faculty. The “ Womxn of Colour ” retreat, which is set to take place in April, is described as “a one-day event open to all women of color students on campus.” Bria Felix, the president of the Womxn of Colour network, told the Iowa State Daily , “This retreat is very special to our executive board because usually it is planned by an entire faculty team,” signaling that the racially exclusive event is supported by faculty members . Meanwhile, a university website states , “The Womxn of Colour Network (WOCN) was established in 2011 to support womxn students of colour at Iowa State.” The site also explains: The Womxn of Colour Network Retreat is a signature program supported by the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity in partnership with the Office for Multicultural Student Affairs, the Womxn of Colour … [Read more...] about White Students Barred from ‘Womxn of Colour’ Retreat at Iowa State University

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) asked Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during a Senate hearing on Thursday how his babies were. Buttigieg adopted two babies after marrying a man who took his name. Pete Buttigieg and Chasten Buttigieg were wed in 2018. Three years later, the two men welcomed a son and a daughter into their union. “Mr. Secretary, How are your babies?” Kennedy asked with a smile during a Senate subcommittee hearing. “Thanks for asking. They’re doing all right,” Buttigieg responded. “As we were talking about earlier, my father used to tell me, ‘You’ll never know love until you have a child,'” Kennedy replied. The secretary responded, “It’s a different kind of love.” “It’s a different kind of love,” Kennedy echoed: Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) gets chummy with Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg: “How are your babies?” pic.twitter.com/iY7T9X0q1a — The Recount (@therecount) March 23, 2023 Upon becoming parents, Pete Buttigieg announced the personal … [Read more...] about John Kennedy Asks Pete Buttigieg: ‘How Are Your Babies?’

Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don't have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive platforms. Two laws signed by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox prohibit kids under 18 from using social media between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., require age verification for anyone who wants to use social media in the state and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them. Collectively, they seek to prevent children from being lured to apps by addictive features and from having ads promoted to them. The companies are expected to sue before the laws take effect in March 2024. The crusade against social media in Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature is the latest reflection of how politicians' perceptions of technology companies has changed, including among typically pro-business Republicans. … [Read more...] about Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) announced at a church event on Sunday that she will run for Houston’s mayoral race. “Sheila Jackson Lee wants to come home to be your mayor for the city of Houston,” Jackson Lee said at a live-streamed event at City Cathedral Church on Sunday. “I will not be able to do it without each and every one of you.” “I hope I’ve been a humble servant for you for 28 years,” the congresswoman stated. Jackson Lee enters a mayoral contest that has already turned into a crowded race, and it has already been underway because the election will be held later this year. The Texas Tribune reported that the early frontrunner had been Sen. John Whitmire (D-Houston), while others in the race are former Harris County clerk Chris Hollins, Houston City Council member Robert Gallegos, former chairman of the city’s Metropolitan Transit Authority Gilbert Garcia, and former City Council member Amanda Edwards. House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee … [Read more...] about Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Run for Mayor of Houston