Melissa Barnhart

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  Jun 24, 2014

  'Duck Dynasty' Congressional Candidate Says His Platform Begins With God

  Zach Dasher, who's running for Congress to represent Louisiana's 5th District in the House, said his famous "Duck Dynasty" family members are going to be a big part of his campaign as he runs on a "platform that begins with God."

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  Jun 23, 2014

  Starbucks CEO Who Grew Up Poor Says American Dream Is Crumbling; He's Offering Opportunity to Get It Back

  Howard Schultz, the Starbucks chairman and CEO who announced last week that the global coffee giant is offering free tuition to all of its employees who work 20 hours a week or more, said he understands the plight of the poor because he's witnessed the dismantling of the American dream in his own family.

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  Jun 20, 2014

  Public Libraries Stock Gay Fairy Tale Book That Teaches Children Gay Marriage Is OK

  A children's book that promotes same-sex marriage is being added to public library bookshelves throughout the United States. The Princes and the Treasure, a gay fairy tale book, aims to teach children about same-sex relationships and same sex-marriage.

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  Jun 20, 2014

  This Black, Female Democratic Lawmaker Says Abortion Won't Solve Problems of Black Community (Interview)

  A Democratic lawmaker in Louisiana, berated by abortion advocates who accuse her of "waging a war on women" for authoring a pro-life bill that was signed into law by Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal last week, believes she's doing her part to end the genocide of the African-American community.

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  Jun 18, 2014

  Texas Gov. Rick Perry Says Obama Administration 'Is Not Serious About Border Security'

  Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry said that with 1,000 illegal immigrants crossing the United States' southern border into Texas every day, the Obama administration is neglecting its constitutional duty to secure the nation's borders. Perry has also asserted that the administration "is not serious about border security."

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  Jun 17, 2014

  Texas Abortion Regs Bar 'Gosnell of Texas' From Performing Abortions, But His Clinics Are Still Open

  Texas abortionist Douglas Karpen, who has been dubbed the "Gosnell of Texas," is no longer performing abortions because he's unable to obtain hospital admitting privileges, according to pro-life group Live Action. Karpen's Houston clinics, however, remain open and doctors continue to perform abortions at his ambulatory surgical center.

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  Jun 15, 2014

  Randy Lewis: How a Father's Love Changed a Company and Sparked a Movement

  Randy Lewis, a former senior vice president of Walgreens, is the author of the highly inspirational book, "No Greatness Without Goodness: How a Father's Love Changed a Company and Sparked a Movement." The book isn't only exceptional reading for business leaders who want their companies to become more efficient and profitable, but it also provides nuggets of wisdom and real life lessons for people who desire to build stronger and more meaningful relationships with those around them: friends, neig

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  Jun 13, 2014

  Planned Parenthood Claims to Fire Employee After Underage Girl Is Told to Experiment With BDSM Sex; Pro-Life Group Says She's Still Working at Clinic

  Following the release of undercover videos exposing a Planned Parenthood counselor giving sex advice to an under-age girl by telling her to experiment with BDSM (bondage & discipline / dominance & submission / sadism & masochism) and look at porn sites, Lila Rose, president of Live Action, announced Thursday that the employee continues to work at the clinic, despite official claims that she was fired.

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  Jun 12, 2014

  Newly Elected SBC President Ronnie Floyd Integral in Launching Effort to Help Churches Support Members Struggling With Mental Health Challenges

  Pastor Ronnie Floyd, who was elected as the Southern Baptist Convention's new president during the denomination's annual meeting held in Baltimore, Maryland, this week, has been instrumental in encouraging members to take a leadership role in addressing an array of mental health concerns.

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  Jun 11, 2014

  Justin Bieber Doesn't Care About the Bible, Only Himself, Says Fox News Host Juan Williams

  During a roundtable discussion about Justin Bieber's numerous offensive acts, Fox News co-hosts on "The Five" questioned the motives behind the pop-star's recent baptism, and suggested that his lifestyle reveals that he doesn't care about the Bible at all. Guest co-host Juan Williams asserted that Bieber isn't really serious about his Christian faith, despite newspaper claims that he's getting serious about God.