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Some links to some sources may require subscription.
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from ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice)
from The Blaze
from The Bulletin (Bend, OR)
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from CBS News (& affiliates)
from CNSNews.com (& NewsBusters)
Piers Morgan Uses Swan Song To Call For the Disarmament of U.S. Citizens
Scott Pelley Tosses Softballs to Obama: You Wish You Could Live Low Key Life Like the Pope?
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from The Daily Caller
Ben Carson to huddle with lawmakers as he develops Obamacare replacement
White House looks to regulate cow flatulence as part of climate agenda
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Obama 'sucked less than Romney': Former Sen. Bob Kerrey, a DEMOCRAT, uncorks a Nebraska-sized tornado on the president, slamming him for health care lies and saying he's not up to saving Social Security
from Daily Mail (UK)
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from Downtrend.com
from Freedom Foundation (WA)
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from The Heritage Foundation (The Foundry)
Blacklisted?: Kevin Sorbo on Being Shunned by Hollywood for His Beliefs
Public Opinion Plunges Amid Ballyhooed Obamacare ‘Surge’
Exclusive: Gov. Bobby Jindal Talks 2016 Race, GOP Brand, 'Duck Dynasty'
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Public Opinion Plunges Amid Ballyhooed Obamacare ‘Surge’
Exclusive: Gov. Bobby Jindal Talks 2016 Race, GOP Brand, 'Duck Dynasty'
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from Huffington Post
from Independent Journal Review
Bill Maher Fools Guests With ‘Racist’ Paul Ryan Quote That Was Actually Said By Michelle Obama
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from International Christian Concern
(PERSECUTION.org)
Members Press Obama To Raise Human Rights In Saudi Arabia
ICC Note: Ahead of President Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia, 70 members of congress sent a letter to the President urging him to raise human rights and religious freedom issues with King Abdullah during his meeting. The letter received support from International Christian Concern and other NGOs supporting religious freedoms, as well as groups such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch that address larger human rights abuses.
Rebels Reassure Christians After Capturing Key Syrian Border Town
ICC Note: After fighting with forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, rebel forces have gained control of the Syrian city of Kessab. More than 2,000 residents of the largely Christian city have fled, leaving behind a “ghost town.” Reports have emerged of rebels desecrating churches, while others show video of the churches intact.
Christians Targeted For Violence in Bangladesh
Urgent call to end violence against Bangladeshi minorities
Minorities in Bangladesh are represented mostly by the religions of Christianity and Buddhism. Women are also minorities in the country. This article discusses how these types of people are treated, " violation of the human rights of minorities, such as land grabbing, kidnaps, sexual violence against women, forceful conversions to Islam, desecration of places of worship and discrimination related to access to education, business and employment."
Peace Deal Formally Ends Conflict in Southern Philippines
ICC Note: Christians living in Muslim areas of the Southern Philippines are hopeful that a new deal signed Thursday between the primary Muslim rebel group and the Philippine government will end decades of warfare. The conflict in Mindanao has left an estimate 120,000 dead and Christians, including foreign missionaries, were frequently targets of kidnappings and other attacks by radical Islamic groups. Serious concern however remains for the rights of Christians living in Mindanao, who fear that with the peace deal Sharia law may be increasingly applied in the south, ultimately eroding civil rights and promoting discrimination against Christians in the area.
Millions in Nigeria Suffer because of Boko Haram Violence
Millions of Nigerians from Nigeria's northern and central states are suffering due to the uprising of the Islamic terrorist network Boko Haram. Boko Haram began its armed insurgency in 2009 and has since targeted government institutions and Christians as the mainstay in its campaign of terror. Church bombings, drive-by shootings and armed raids on Christian villages are among the deadliest terror tactics Boko Haram employs to force Christians out of northern Nigeria.
Laos: Christian Families Flee Village after Refusing to Convert to Buddhism
ICC Note: In rural Laos, new Christians often find themselves facing hostile neighbors and village leaders. This month, six Christian families had to flee their homes after village leaders in the south of the country threatened them, at one point even proclaiming that all future deaths in the village would be the responsibility of the Christians. Christians also have few legal protections in a nation which is still ruled by the Communist party.
Pakistani Christians Sawan Masih Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy
Sawan Masih, a Pakistani Christian accused of blasphemy, was sentenced to death for committing blasphemy in court in Lahore, Pakistan. Last March, Sawan was accused of making derogatory remarks against Mohammed after a fight with a Muslim friend. This accusations led to broader violence against the Christian community Sawan resided in called Joseph Colony. Many human rights organizations continue to criticize Pakistan for its controversial blasphemy laws which disproportionately affect Christians and other religious minorities.
Shameless Jennifer Rubin
McConnell’s Brain Trust Broke Rules of University He Received Law Degree From
ICC Note: Ahead of President Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia, 70 members of congress sent a letter to the President urging him to raise human rights and religious freedom issues with King Abdullah during his meeting. The letter received support from International Christian Concern and other NGOs supporting religious freedoms, as well as groups such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch that address larger human rights abuses.
Rebels Reassure Christians After Capturing Key Syrian Border Town
ICC Note: After fighting with forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, rebel forces have gained control of the Syrian city of Kessab. More than 2,000 residents of the largely Christian city have fled, leaving behind a “ghost town.” Reports have emerged of rebels desecrating churches, while others show video of the churches intact.
Christians Targeted For Violence in Bangladesh
Urgent call to end violence against Bangladeshi minorities
Minorities in Bangladesh are represented mostly by the religions of Christianity and Buddhism. Women are also minorities in the country. This article discusses how these types of people are treated, " violation of the human rights of minorities, such as land grabbing, kidnaps, sexual violence against women, forceful conversions to Islam, desecration of places of worship and discrimination related to access to education, business and employment."
Peace Deal Formally Ends Conflict in Southern Philippines
ICC Note: Christians living in Muslim areas of the Southern Philippines are hopeful that a new deal signed Thursday between the primary Muslim rebel group and the Philippine government will end decades of warfare. The conflict in Mindanao has left an estimate 120,000 dead and Christians, including foreign missionaries, were frequently targets of kidnappings and other attacks by radical Islamic groups. Serious concern however remains for the rights of Christians living in Mindanao, who fear that with the peace deal Sharia law may be increasingly applied in the south, ultimately eroding civil rights and promoting discrimination against Christians in the area.
Millions in Nigeria Suffer because of Boko Haram Violence
Millions of Nigerians from Nigeria's northern and central states are suffering due to the uprising of the Islamic terrorist network Boko Haram. Boko Haram began its armed insurgency in 2009 and has since targeted government institutions and Christians as the mainstay in its campaign of terror. Church bombings, drive-by shootings and armed raids on Christian villages are among the deadliest terror tactics Boko Haram employs to force Christians out of northern Nigeria.
Laos: Christian Families Flee Village after Refusing to Convert to Buddhism
ICC Note: In rural Laos, new Christians often find themselves facing hostile neighbors and village leaders. This month, six Christian families had to flee their homes after village leaders in the south of the country threatened them, at one point even proclaiming that all future deaths in the village would be the responsibility of the Christians. Christians also have few legal protections in a nation which is still ruled by the Communist party.
Pakistani Christians Sawan Masih Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy
Sawan Masih, a Pakistani Christian accused of blasphemy, was sentenced to death for committing blasphemy in court in Lahore, Pakistan. Last March, Sawan was accused of making derogatory remarks against Mohammed after a fight with a Muslim friend. This accusations led to broader violence against the Christian community Sawan resided in called Joseph Colony. Many human rights organizations continue to criticize Pakistan for its controversial blasphemy laws which disproportionately affect Christians and other religious minorities.
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from Jen Kuznicki
Shameless Jennifer Rubin
McConnell’s Brain Trust Broke Rules of University He Received Law Degree From
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from LiveScience
The Ark: Could Noah's Tale Be True?
6 Important Elements You've Never Heard Of
Heart of the Matter: 7 Things to Know About Your Ticker
What Really Scares People: Top 10 Phobias
Why Coastal Winds Could Power Every U.S. Home, and Car
(Op-Ed) Jeff Nesbit
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from Los Angeles Times
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from Money Talks News
from Mother Nature Network
A lawsuit may be the only way to save sea turtles
Amanda Keledjian wants the U.S. government to analyze the impacts of shrimp trawls have on endangered sea turtles.
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from National Geographic
6 of the World's Most Worrisome Disputed Territories
Many such areas have long existed without incident, but others are poised to flare into violence.
Military Dolphins and Sea Lions: What Do They Do and Who Uses Them?
Military-trained marine mammals, including dolphins, can detect underwater mines and intruders.
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
Private Space Taxis Are a 'Critical Need' for US, NASA Chief Says
Seeds of Monster Black Holes Were Surprisingly Big
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from The Washington Post (DC)
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from Yahoo News
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