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US Campuses Debate Conservative Discourse
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— Oct 6, 2026
Universities are debating how to accommodate religion and political viewpoints on campus: Arkansas displays Ten Commandments under state law despite students’ concerns about inclusion, while conservative speakers and student groups are drawing attention to questions of access and free expression. Harvard and Brown commentators point to the scarcity of conservative voices and argue that campuses should make room for opposing views, even as disputes continue over how to do so.
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Netanyahu weaponises religion in Gaza war
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— Aug 25, 2026
Israel's war discourse is shaped by Netanyahu’s rhetoric that weaponizes religion and signals a proactive security doctrine of 'kill them first,' a shift highlighted at a Waldorf conference and linked to wider debates on how Israel confronts Gaza. Meanwhile, a soldier’s testimony reveals the IDF’s information warfare tactics to retrospective-incriminate victims’ associations with Hamas, as discussions of Jewish soft power in America probe how hard power is balanced with moral influence amid rising antisemitism.
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State Department Watchdog Finds Fault in Conduct of US Ambassador to Britain
Reporting
— Aug 12, 2020
U.S. Ambassador to Britain Woody Johnson has made insensitive and inappropriate comments during his tenure, including about race, religion and sex, the State Department’s inspector general has found, judging that morale…
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Vance Talks of Christian Values at TPUSA Event: ‘I Make No Apologies’
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— Oct 30, 2025
Make no doubt about it — Vice President JD Vance is a Christian and is not afraid to say it. Vance spoke of many topics, including religion, Wednesday at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi (Ole…
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
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FBI Comes to Conclusion After Ending Synagogue Hostage Situation: Attacker Not Targeting Jewish Community
Reporting
— Jan 16, 2022
The FBI agent in charge of the attack that ended an 11-hour standoff at a Texas synagogue has raised eyebrows by claiming that the hostage-taking incident was not related to the religion of those he held captive. “We do…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Bill Maher Argues Democrats ‘Should’ Focus Their Attention on Barrett’s Religion
Reporting
— Oct 18, 2020
Bill Maher is urging Democrats to make Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s faith an issue despite efforts by some to steer clear of the topic. Maher argued the Supreme Court is already “packed with Catholics” including John…
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Women, Youth Led American Exodus From Religion Over Past 13 Years, Poll Shows
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— Jun 16, 2026
Fewer Americans believe that a more religious country would be a better one than did 13 years ago, a new Gallup poll shows. The belief among U.S adults that increased religiosity would have a positive effect on America…
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HRMI reports U.S. human rights deterioration in 2025
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— Aug 25, 2026
HRMI’s 2025 data show the United States’ civil and political rights deteriorated further, with steep declines in protections against forced disappearance, freedom of religion, and freedoms of expression and assembly, exacerbated by warrantless arrests, incommunicado detention, and deadly airstrikes. The findings contrast with President Trump’s repeated assertions that the U.S. is doing better, highlighting a gap between official rhetoric and scholarly assessments of rights performance across decades.
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