Michael Gryboski

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  Jun 15, 2020

  Supreme Court: Firing gay, transgender employees violates federal law

  The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, upholding lower court decisions on the matter.

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  Jun 14, 2020

  This week in Christian history: Protestant preacher found guilty of heresy; GK Chesterton dies, Pius IX becomes pope

  Here are just a few things that happened this week, June 14-20, in Church history. They include the death of G.K. Chesterton, Pope Pius IX becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church, and a female English Protestant preacher being found guilty of heresy.

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  Jun 13, 2020

  'Tired, but optimistic': Pence listens to black faith leaders on issues of racism

  Vice President Mike Pence on Friday attended a listening session with black clergy and leaders who shared their life experiences and ideas on policies the administration can implement to help black communities. 

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  Jun 12, 2020

  Baptist group representing 1,000 churches sues Ill. over law forcing them to cover abortions

  A Baptist church organization of about 1,000 member congregations and two businesses have filed a lawsuit against Illinois over a state law that requires insurance providers to cover abortion procedures.

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  Jun 12, 2020

  DOJ raises concerns over church discrimination in Md. district’s reopening plan

  The U.S. Department of Justice has expressed concern that officials in Maryland are not treating religious services equally in their enforcement of social distancing guidelines.

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  Jun 11, 2020

  Churches say Mass. city's 10-person limit too extreme, plan to defy mayor’s restrictions

  A group of Massachusetts churches are planning to hold in-person worship services with more than 10 people on Sunday, despite a local city's order prohibiting mass religious gatherings.

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  Jun 11, 2020

  PCUSA leader: Churches should 'not rush' to reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic

  The head of the Presbyterian Church (USA) cautioned congregations against reopening for in-person services amid renewed concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.

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  Jun 10, 2020

  Colo. voters to decide on late-term abortion ban in November referendum

  Colorado voters will soon get to decide whether to pass a pro-life measure that would ban most late-term abortions.

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  Jun 10, 2020

  Most Americans believe Trump has worsened race relations since the killing of George Floyd: poll

  Around two-thirds of Americans believe that the response of President Donald Trump to the killing of George Floyd has largely worsened racial tensions in the United States, according to a recent poll.

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  Jun 10, 2020

  Trump Hotel housekeeper claims she was fired for refusing to work Sundays, sues

  A former housekeeper is suing the operator of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, claiming the business engaged in religious discrimination by firing her because she refused to work on Sundays.