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Colombian Hamlet Gripped by Fear as Guerrillas Abduct Church Leaders
By The Moral Compass
A Colombian hamlet is in fear after eight residents, mostly Protestant leaders, disappeared following guerrilla orders.
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Arkansas mandates Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms
By The Moral Compass
Arkansas mandates Ten Commandments in classrooms, following a Republican-led vote. Governor Sanders signed the bill.
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Prime Minister and King Charles Share Easter Messages Amid Criticism
By The Moral Compass
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 2025 Easter message emphasizes hope, praising Christians' acts of service and compassion.

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Starmer’s Easter Message: More Christian Than King Charles’?
By The Moral Compass
Starmer's Easter message praised Christian compassion, contrasting with King Charles' inclusive yet criticized address.

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NSW Conversion Therapy Ban Sparks Concerns Over Religious Freedoms
By The Moral Compass
Concerns arise as NSW bans conversion therapy, impacting Christian freedoms; counseling, prayer may be deemed unlawful.

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Alaska’s Rural Schools Face Neglect, Safety Hazards, and Funding Issues

By The Moral Compass on March 4, 2025

Children in Sleetmute, Alaska, attend school in a building on the verge of collapse, with a roof leaking for 19 years.

Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary by Senate Vote

Linda McMahon has been confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education : NPR

Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary by Senate Vote

By The Moral Compass on March 3, 2025

Linda McMahon confirmed as U.S. Education Secretary, vows to reorient the department, yet faces public opposition.

Trump’s Executive Orders Spark Fear Among Pro-Palestinian Students

Foreign students are nervous about Trump's executive orders : NPR

Trump’s Executive Orders Spark Fear Among Pro-Palestinian Students

By The Moral Compass on March 3, 2025

Pro-Palestinian students protested at UMass Amherst graduation, holding flags and leaving in protest over recent events.

Trump’s WWE Playbook: Reshaping the Education Department Debate

The WWE vs. the American education system

Trump’s WWE Playbook: Reshaping the Education Department Debate

By The Moral Compass on February 28, 2025

President Trump aims to end the Department of Education, a GOP target since 1979, but keeps Linda McMahon as his pick.

More Americans of all political stripes support government benefits for low-income people − and Black Lives Matter could be a big reason why

By The Moral Compass on February 27, 2025

Americans' support for welfare has grown since 2012, with shifts in racial attitudes significantly contributing to this change.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjeD5exDrDQ[/embed]

Federal Testing Program Leader Peggy Carr Placed on Administrative Leave

Trump suspends testing official at Education Department : NPR

Federal Testing Program Leader Peggy Carr Placed on Administrative Leave

By The Moral Compass on February 26, 2025

The federal official leading "The Nation's Report Card," Peggy Carr, was put on leave. No reason was provided.

Supreme Court Halts Deportation of Venezuelans Under Wartime Law
By The Moral Compass
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelans in Texas, challenging the Alien Enemies Act.
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Maryland Man’s Deportation and Tariffs Dominate Week’s News
By The Moral Compass
The week focused on the illegal deportation of a Maryland man to El Salvador, plus tariffs and RFK's HHS efforts.
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Court Decision, FSU Shooting, and Trump’s Pressure on Fed Rates
By The Moral Compass
Court denies White House appeal in deportation case; gunman kills 2 at FSU; Trump pressures Fed on rates.

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HUD Plans Move to Smaller HQ, Aims to Cut Costs and Staff Size
By The Moral Compass
HUD Relocation Plan
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development seeks a smaller HQ, aiming to cut costs and staff size.
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Goldman Sachs Warns Trump’s Tariffs Could Cause Massive Job Losses
By The Moral Compass
Goldman Sachs analysis reveals Trump's tariffs could lead to 500,000 job losses, despite creating 100,000 manufacturing jobs, risking recession.
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Trump’s attacks on central bank threaten its independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)
By The Moral Compass
Central banks, managing currency and monetary policy, face political pressure despite their independence. This can lead to high inflation.
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International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?
By The Moral Compass
The Trump administration's visa revocations for 1,300+ students impact U.S. economies dependent on international learners.
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Giving cash to families in poor, rural communities can help bring down child marriage rates – new research
By The Moral Compass
Cash transfers to low-income families in Indonesia were found to reduce child marriage rates among rural girls.
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Des Moines food pantries face spiking demand as the Iowa region’s SNAP enrollment declines
By The Moral Compass
The Trump administration's $500M pause in food bank funding exacerbates food insecurity, as SNAP enrollment declines.
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What you need to know
By The Moral Compass
With recent stock market swings, many Americans are concerned about their 401(k)s. How worried should they be?

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