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Trump Administration Advances Policies While Celebrating Holy Week
By The Moral Compass
Another week of the Trump administration ends as President Donald Trump's second term nears its first 100 days.
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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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Report: Over 20,000 Christians Killed in Nigeria by Jihadist Groups
By The Moral Compass
More than 20,000 Christians have been killed in south-east Nigeria over a decade, reports Intersociety.
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Cardiff Council faces backlash for keeping Easter church banners up
By The Moral Compass
Cardiff Council allows church banners despite humanists' objections, stating compliance with advertising policy.
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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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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.

Weekend Protests Against Trump Administration Spread Across U.S.
By The Moral Compass
Protests Against Trump Administration Continue Across U.S.
Demonstrations persist nationwide for another weekend.
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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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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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Why people with autism struggle to get hired − and how businesses can help by changing how they look at job interviews
By The Moral Compass
First impressions can unfairly impact individuals with ASD during job interviews. Education about autism may help improve hiring outcomes.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTz7UfQ8-ak[/embed]
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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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