| | Democrats lash out at SCOTUS ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | Good afternoon! It's Wednesday, May 4, and today's headlines include top Democrats' responses to the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, Liberty University facing federal investigation by the Department of Education, and actress Danica McKellar sharing her faith story. | | Top Democrats in Washington have reacted with contempt in the wake of Politico publishing a story unveiling the contents of a draft opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that would overturn Roe v. Wade. President Joe Biden issued a statement Tuesday calling for voters "to elect pro-choice officials this November" should the Court overturn Roe, asserting, "At the federal level, we will need more pro-choice Senators and a pro-choice majority in the House to adopt legislation that codifies Roe, which I will work to pass and sign into law." Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., issued a joint statement Monday evening warning: "If the report is accurate, the Supreme Court is poised to inflict the greatest restriction of rights in the past fifty years—not just on women but on behalf of all Americans." Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, took to Twitter to call for drastic action to "stop this horrifying injustice in this tracks," which included a demand to "Expand the Supreme Court." Warren also expressed a desire to "end the filibuster" and "codify #RoevWade with a national law protecting rights." | Despite the idea of adding justices to the Supreme Court gaining traction among many on the Left, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg asserted during a 2019 interview with NPR that "Nine seems to be a good number." In a statement released by the Supreme Court on Tuesday verifying the authenticity of the draft opinion of Roe v. Wade, the court said it does not reflect a final ruling. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. said whoever released the draft committed a "betrayal" and called for an investigation into the leak. Continue reading.In Related News ...CP Voices: Is Roe v. Wade about to be overturned? If so, what are the implications? | | P.S. Did you hear? We’ve launched The Christian Post Daily, a podcast featuring the day’s top headlines. Listen now on Apple, Google, Spotify, Edifi, or wherever you stream your favorite podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe so that you never miss an update. Stay in the know with In Case You Missed It, a Friday-only newsletter that features a roundup of the top stories of the week. Subscribe here. |
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| Church day care workers charged with child abuse | | Three former workers at a daycare run by Journey Church of the River Region in Prattville, Ala., have each been charged with one count of felony child abuse and failure to report child abuse as a court-mandated reporter. Chief Assistant District Attorney C.J. Robinson of the 19th Judicial Circuit said the abuse suffered by at least seven children under the age of 2 was "like something out of a horror story." A spokeswoman for the church told The Montgomery Advertiser, "Immediately upon our discovery of misconduct, we terminated all 3 three individuals. We promptly contacted law enforcement as well as all state entities to which we report, and we have been fully cooperating and working together with law enforcement and its investigators." The spokeswoman also said the church met with parents of the abused children. Robinson confirmed church leaders and the day care center have been cooperative with law enforcement, stating, "As soon as there were allegations of abuse they contacted Prattville police. They have done everything you would expect to assist in the investigation." Continue reading. | | Pro-life groups, church continue legal battle against NY law | | CompassCare, First Bible Baptist Church in Hilton, and the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates are continuing their battle against a New York state law they say will force them to hire people who support abortion. The pro-life groups and church filed their notice of appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit last week, taking issue with a New York Labor Law that bans employers from discriminating against employees based on their reproductive healthcare decisions, including having an abortion. The plaintiffs are being represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom. ADF released a statement Friday asserting, "It is imperative religious employers be able to continue to hire like-minded individuals who share their core beliefs, and no government can force faith-based organizations to contradict those convictions." Continue reading. | | Lawsuit alleges Liberty U mishandled sexual assault | | The Department of Education is investigating Liberty University's handling of assault allegations following another former student coming forward to claim that the private Evangelical university failed to properly investigate her allegation of sexual assault. The lawsuit, filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, argues that Liberty "failed to provide Plaintiff with services or reasonable accommodations required under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act, and other laws." According to the complaint, the student was raped by another student in April 2021 at an off-campus student housing complex. The lawsuit claims the university didn't investigate the claim and later accused her of violating the student code of conduct. A class-action lawsuit was filed last year by a dozen students who made similar allegations. Continue reading. |
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| The White House warp | | Wallace B. Henley writes about the "warp effect" he asserts is intensifying in the Biden White House, comparing today's unfolding situation to the Nixon White House. Drawing comparisons from Henley's own memoir on the Nixon years, The White House Mystique, which reflects on his time working as a junior aide for three years, Henley writes, "The warp means the lousiest of scoundrels, the ablest liars, through the warp, develop self-images of grandeur and honor, which they foist off on whoever will be gullible enough to fall for them." Continue reading. | | Protecting imprisoned women from men who say they’re women | | In this op-ed, writer Nicole Russell explains why discrimination policies "should not trump safety and privacy," highlighting the recent sentencing of a male inmate that raped a female inmate in a women's facility at New York's Rikers Island jail. Pointing to recent pressure by such facilities to "bend to a vocal minority and house male prisoners who identify as female with women," Russell explores how such policies are harmful and the ways some women are fighting back. Continue reading. |
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| Study reveals uptick in pastors considering quitting ministry | | New research from the Barna Group has revealed more pastors now say they considered quitting their jobs compared to a year ago, fueled by challenges such as loneliness, despair, political divisions, and a drop in church membership. The research shows that 42% of pastors have given serious consideration to quitting full-time ministry within the last year, up from 29% in 2021. More than half of those who considered quitting full-time ministry in the last year cited "the immense stress of the job" as a major factor behind their thinking, with two in five pastors reporting that "I feel lonely and isolated." Continue reading. |
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| Danica McKellar discusses her developing relationship with the Lord | | Actress Danica McKellar, known by many for her starring role as Winnie Cooper in the ABC series "The Wonder Years," recently took to Instagram Live to share details about her relationship with the Lord. The actress, who admitted she struggled with Christianity for many years, explained that her growing connection with God occurred after fellow actress Candace Cameron Bure gifted her a Bible. "I'm not here to preach, but I have so much love in my heart. I just had to share what I'm experiencing and to share a little why I believe it's taken me up to this point to begin this journey ... I can tell you I'm experiencing a relationship with God and Jesus that I've never had before, and it feels miraculous," she told viewers. Continue reading. | | | | | | | | Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors |
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