Sen. Tammy Baldwin, center, joins Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to talk about Democrat efforts to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2src22. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo The Senate passed legislation Tuesday to enshrine same-sex marriage protections in federal law, bringing the bill a critical step
As same-sex marriage protections pass Congress, House GOP support decreases
January 13, 2023 by
With the U.S. Capitol in the background, a person waves a rainbow flag. | Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo Landmark legislation enshrining federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriage saw a significant drop in House Republican support despite its overall passage Thursday â even after the Senate added language aimed at safeguarding religious liberty. Thirty-nine House
Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections
October 7, 2017 by
WASHINGTONâPresident Donald Trumpâs administration kept a major campaign promise on Friday, implementing his Executive Order 13798 by issuing key protections for religious liberty, as well as protecting the unborn. President Trump signed Executive Order 13798 on May 4 to declare the policy of the United States government regarding religious liberty under the U.S. Constitution and […]
Miami-Dade Formally Drops âSanctuary Cityâ Protections For Illegal Immigrants
February 19, 2017 by
Miami-Dade formally dropped its status as a âsanctuaryâ for illegal immigrants Friday, over the impassioned testimony of some residents who shouted âshame on youâ after the county commission made the decision final. The county commissioners voted 9-3 to uphold an order from Mayor Carlos Gimenez that local authorities cooperate with federal immigration officials, in accordance with the […]
Obama Expands Obamacare Protections For The Transgendered
September 3, 2015 by
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a planned new regulation Thursday that will require health insurers participating in Obamacare to cover more health procedures sought by the transgendered. The new rule applies to every health insurer offering plans through Healthcare.gov or any of the state-run Obamacare insurance exchanges. It declares that insurers […]