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Two students at a western Iowa university are among those suing the U.S. Department of Education, alleging some private religious colleges are discriminating against LGBTQ individuals. The class action lawsuit argues the practice is unconstitutional because the schools receive federal funding.
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University of Iowa administrators can be held liable for monetary damages for improperly barring the Business Leaders in Christ, which rejects same sex relationships, a federal appeals court ruled Monday, in a victory for religious conservatives on college campuses. The case dates to 2017, when the organization barred a student from serving in its leadership after disclosing that he was gay and did not agree with its teachings on sexuality.
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Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks met with a group of undocumented immigrants and advocates on Friday, hearing their accounts of family separation and economic hardship. She voiced support for bipartisan efforts on immigration reform, despite campaigning as a "pro-Trump conservative" and backing his border wall.
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Historically, faith and religion have played a significant role in major social justice movements, including the 1960s fight for civil rights. Decades…
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For those who identify as spiritual or religious, faith may offer comfort and support in a time of overwhelming uncertainty. But with houses of worship…
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*This program originally aired on June 14, 2018An extended voyage down the Mississippi River in a kayak hasn't always been high on Barb Geiger's list of…
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Republicans in the Iowa Senate are advancing a religious freedom bill that opponents say would weaken civil rights protections. The Religious Freedom…
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There are more than five thousand religious communities across the state. The Comparison Project, based out of Drake University, seeks to bring people…
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Climate Change is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today. Understanding and responding to climate change has also become one of the most…
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A bubble of faith burst for a church in Ames this week after its gay pride flag was ripped down and burned.The welcoming and affirming Ames United Church…