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Conservative activist Candace Owens hits back against ‘disgusting’ hate aimed toward her
African-American Christian conservative, Candace Owens, is hitting back against the hatred she has received for being vocal about her conservative political views. The 29-year-old spoke before the House Judiciary Committee on hate crimes and white nationalism, and condemned ‘disgusting’ attacks.
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar apologizes for tweets viewed as anti-semitic
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has “unequivocally” apologized for tweets suggesting a powerful pro-Israel interest group paid members of Congress to support Israel. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats rebuked her for the tweets.
Christian New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker first announced 2020 bid at his home church
Cory Booker, who has been called “the most overtly Christian Democratic presidential candidate since Jesse Jackson and perhaps even Jimmy Carter,” announced his plans to run for president at his home church.
Kamala Harris announces presidential bid
Kamala Harris, a first-term senator and former California attorney general known for her rigorous questioning of President Donald Trump’s nominees, entered the Democratic presidential race on Monday.
5 recommended go-to scriptures as you get out the vote
As voters of faith and color head to the polls Tuesday, November 6th, what things should we keep in mind when casting our votes? Let’s go to the word of God for that. Keep something in mind: at stake Tuesday is control of the House and Senate, both now led by Republican majorities.
10 scripture-based prayers every believer should pray for our nation
Many sing God Bless America, but it will take more than a song to see the blessings of the Lord rain down upon our nation. Psalm 33:12 tells us what it requires to curry favor with God: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!”
WATCH: Senate Chaplain Barry Black condemns politically motivated harassment, calls for greater civility
Instances of politically motivated harassment and bullying are dominating headlines these days, causing many to ask – are we losing civility in our country? Senate Chaplain Barry Black thinks, sadly, we are.
Love comes first: We love you Auntie Maxine, but what you said was not right
As a Christian, no matter how frustrated you may be with some of President Donald Trump’s policies, you cannot endorse the harassment and mistreatment of his supporters, despite what U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, affectionately known as “Auntie Maxine,” says.
African-American woman Stacey Abrams wins Democratic nomination for governor of Georgia
Stacey Abrams won the Democratic party’s nomination for governor in Georgia, where she faces long odds in a Republican-dominated southern state testing divergent Democratic strategies. She could potentially be the first African-American female governor in the United States.