New York County - Unvaccinated Children Back To Schools

After only ten days of effectiveness, a judge overrules New York County’s ban on unvaccinated kids in public spaces.

India - Bishop Charged With Raping Nun

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An Indian bishop, Franco Mulakkal, was charged on Tuesday with raping a nun several times between 2014 and 2016. The investigation was carried out in the district of the southern state of Kerala. Mulakkal — who would face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment if convicted — has denied the allegations. Franco Mulakkal also faces charges of unlawful detention, unnatural sex and abuse of authority.

U.S. House Can Legally Reject Secular Invocations

A federal appeals court in the District of Columbia ruled that U.S. House of Representatives can legally reject secular invocations.

The Notre-Dame Cathedral Fire And Secularist Culture

After The Notre-Dame Cathedral fire, the question opens up whether it has any connection with French famous secularist culture.

Brunei Implements Radical Measures Under Anti-LGBT Laws

While homosexuality was already illegal in Brunei, new radical Islamic laws are introducing stoning to death as a punishment.

A “Heartbeat Bill” Becomes Law In Ohio

Ohio has a new law, the so-called "heartbeat bill" that makes abortions illegal as soon as the fetus' heartbeat can be detected.

Double Standards On Supreme Court Execution Rulings

The Supreme Court blocked the execution of a man who argued his religious freedom would be violated if his spiritual adviser couldn't accompany him.

Religious Affiliation or Unaffiliation in U.S. Congress

While religious unaffiliation in United States is growing, members of the U.S. Congress are still almost one hundred percent religiously affiliated.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case Involving Taxpayers Funding Churches

A case from Morris County, New Jersey, that could have allowed churches to use taxpayer funds for renovation, wouldn’t be heard at The Supreme Court.

Texas Senate Passes a "License To Discriminate" Bill

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Texas - As Texas Tribune reports, after a heated debate, the measure passed on a 19–12 initial vote with one Democrat, Sen. Eddie Lucio, voting for it — and one Republican, Sen. Kel Seliger, voting against. It requires one more vote in the Senate before it can be sent to the Texas House for debate.

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