Russia-Ukraine war: 'Pray for the safety of the Ukrainian people,' says Chicago pastor

As the situation worsens in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion of that country, American faith leaders of all denominations and backgrounds are expressing their thoughts and concerns as they offer prayers and hold services of behalf of the Ukrainian people. Among those speaking out is Pastor Cristian Ionescu of Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church in chicago” target=”_blank”>Chicago,<…

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Country star Jason Isbell cancels show after venue says it can't comply with coronavirus vaccine requirements

celebrity-news” target=”_blank”>Jason Isbell’s< from the infectious-disease. The events musician previously shared through his record label on Aug. 6 that he will require those who attend his concerts to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from within the last 72 hours.  The star noted that he believes returning to live performing after a…

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Elizabeth Warren says pressure of running against 'shadows of Martha and Hillary' cost her presidential bid

Massachusetts Sen. elizabeth-warren” target=”_blank”>Elizabeth Warren< to her stumbles on explaining how to pay for her signature healthcare plan and the role that gender, particularly her omnipotent female predecessors, played in the campaign.  The Massachusetts Democrat doesn’t blame sexism directly in her new book “Persist,” but Warren suggests her campaign was hampered by the failed political efforts of women before her. …

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Democrats, teachers unions fight to keep parents from learning what their kids are taught

democratic-party” target=”_blank”>Democrats< proposed in at least a dozen states that would require curriculum transparency in education across the country, arguing that parents’ access to their children’s learning materials online could lead to undue censorship and backlash against educators. education are entitled under federal law to request their children’s curriculum for review if they attend a…

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Virginia school board reverses course on ban of 'sexually explicit' books after move seen as unconstitutional

A education” target=”_blank”>school board< reversed course Tuesday regarding the planned removal of “sexually explicit” books from school libraries, rescinding a previous vote after dozens of parents, students and educators voiced concern about banning certain books, some arguing the move was unconstitutional. The Spotsylvania County School Board rescinded the vote, Fox 5 DC reported, after public…

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United Nations warns Afghanistan faces 'humanitarian catastrophe'

united-nations” target=”_blank”>United Nations< following the U.S. withdrawal and urged the international community to provide aid to support its populace. Guterres said Afghans live under “the threat of basic services collapsing completely” amid the Taliban’s takeover of the country. He added that “almost half” of Afghanistan’s population is reliant on humanitarian aid to survive. “I urge…

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