Posts Tagged Religious Freedom
Some state lawmakers are working to protect all expressions of religious faith in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2022
Politics and religion are two subjects that don’t usually mix in polite company. But as Michael Pope reports, both are topics of debate at the General Assembly.
Churches and COVID-19
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 5, 2020
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Virginia may be on the verge of opening up again soon. But for now, churches across the Commonwealth are closed. And, that’s led to a legal challenge. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Lawmakers Take Sides on Recent Religious Freedom Ruling
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 25, 2019
A recent Supreme Court decision upended how courts view religious freedom, making it possible for corporations to deny certain health services to female employees based on a religious exemption. Now, two Virginia Congressman are now heavily involved in the debate. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- Since the Taliban takeover, Afghans hoping to leave Afghanistan have few ways out October 3, 2022A year after the U.S. withdrawal, tens of thousands of applicants remain stuck in the backlog of the Special Immigrant Visa program, designed to help those who served the U.S. overseas.
- Around the world, protesters take to the streets in solidarity with Iranian women October 3, 2022The gatherings are an echo of the protests that have erupted in Iran since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who had been detained by the country's so-called morality police.
- Ukraine war updates: Ukraine retakes part of a region Russia claims to annex (Oct. 3) October 3, 2022Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- The scales turn against 2 fishermen after weights are found in fish at a tournament October 3, 2022A fishing team's success raked in thousands of dollars — and sparked suspicion about how they managed to keep winning.
- Abuse in the U.S. women's pro soccer league was systemic, a report finds October 3, 2022An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport.
- Since the Taliban takeover, Afghans hoping to leave Afghanistan have few ways out October 3, 2022
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- Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to set out debt plan earlier than planned October 3, 2022The chancellor has been under pressure to say how he will pay for major tax cuts package.
- Chancellor attempts to put tax U-turn behind him October 3, 2022The chancellor says he wants to focus on delivering growth, after admitting it's been a "tough day".
- Millions will receive £324 cost-of-living payment in November October 3, 2022Those on means-tested benefits will get the money between 8 and 23 November, the government says.
- Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles October 3, 2022But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren.
- Ros Atkins on... why protests are happening in Iran October 3, 2022Demonstrations are happening across the country following the death of a woman detained by morality police.
- Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to set out debt plan earlier than planned October 3, 2022
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