In the US, scholars, activists brief lawmakers on role of Christian nationalism at insurrection
Washington DC, US RNS Members of the Congressional Freethought Caucus met with a group of scholars and activists last week to review a new report detailing the role Christian nationalism played in the insurrection that took place at the US Capitol on 6th January, 2021. The meeting last Thursday evening was a rare instance of […]
US Senate agrees to hear Trump case, rejecting GOP arguments
Washington DC, USAP Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial opened Tuesday with graphic video showing the former President whipping up a rally crowd to march to the Capitol and “fight like hell” against his re-election defeat, followed by images of the deadly attack on Congress that came soon after. In an early test of the former President’s […]
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” […]