Special Immigrant Visas The House overwhelmingly passed a bill to make it easier for Afghans who assisted the American military to relocate to the U.S. The Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act (ALLIES) Act was approved by a 407-16 vote on July 22. The 16 "no" votes were all from Republicans. Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona voted AGAINST this Act bringing … [Read more...] about Shame: Biggs Votes Against SIVs
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Andy Biggs Bringing Shame to Arizona?
Opinion: Peeking out from beneath the wooly blanket of indignation Biggs is hiding under is a partisan wolf's clothing. "Biggs and several other Republican members of Congress with connections to the insurrection of Jan. 6, the so-called “Stop the Steal” demonstrations and the effort to overturn a duly certified presidential election were subpoenaed by the Select Committee … [Read more...] about Andy Biggs Bringing Shame to Arizona?
The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy
By Philip S. Gorski and Samuel L. Perry Most Americans were shocked by the violence they witnessed at the nation's Capital on January 6th, 2021. And many were bewildered by the images displayed by the insurrectionists: a wooden cross and wooden gallows; "Jesus saves" and "Don't Tread on Me;" Christian flags and Confederate Flags; even a prayer in Jesus' name after storming … [Read more...] about The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy
George
By Alex Gino The unforgettable debut from Stonewall Award Winner Alex Gino.George joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. Melissa thinks she’ll have to keep this a secret … [Read more...] about George
Religious Liberty is at Stake
The ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), the United Church of Christ and BJC (Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty) File Brief Read the Brief (PDF) The Issue: A public high school coach demands the right to lead players and others in prayer on the field following games before his official duties have concluded. The Position: Protecting religious … [Read more...] about Religious Liberty is at Stake