In the US, Trump eases rules for religious social service providers
AP The Trump administration on Monday moved to loosen Obama-era restrictions on religious organisations that receive federal money to provide social services. In new rules coordinated across nine federal agencies, the administration said it was clearing barriers that make it difficult for religious groups to participate in federal programs. In this 15th october file photo […]
Congressmen accuse US Christian university, Liberty U, of restricting student free speech
Washington, DCRNS In a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, two Democratic congressmen are accusing Liberty University of enacting “extreme restrictions on student free speech” that go against a recent White House executive order designed to protect freedom of expression on college campuses. The lawmakers allege that DeVos’ department has failed to secure “free inquiry” […]
Pelosi, DeVos address US Christian educators on policy and faith
Washington, DCRNS Hours before post-shutdown conversations began on immigration and border security on Capitol Hill, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a group of Christian educators gathering in the nation’s capital this week that she intends to uphold her responsibility to “act upon our beliefs in the dignity and worth of every person.” Those people […]