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Reeltime with Richard: Historic tale recounts pope’s abduction of Jewish boy

Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara relates the true story of a young Jewish boy who was taken from his parents so he could be converted to Christianity.

It’s a disturbing tale, but you may also find it a bit confusing unless…

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Statement from Board Member Brandon Simmons insists other Board Members assisted him with disastrous union-busting planning doc

Here is Mr. Simmons statement in its entirety:

“I am writing directly to our community once again to express a sincere apology of what has transpired. I am deeply sorry and ashamed.

I want to provide additional clarity to our…

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Despite biblical death threats, an Ohio city council declines to cancel Pride permit

This article first appeared in the Buckeye Flame

An overflow crowd packed the city of Ashtabula’s council chambers on May 20, spilling out into the hallway. 

Despite no official item on the council’s agenda regarding the…

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End Veteran Debt and ForgiveCo Unite to Wipe Out Millions in Veteran Debt

New York, New York- May 29, 2024 – In a one-of-a-kind alliance aimed at alleviating the financial burden of unpaid personal debt owed by America’s veterans, Jerry Ashton, founder of the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation End Veteran Debt (EVD), and…

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