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Facebook Disables Account Saying 9-11-01 Picture Violates Community Standards

Facebook’s algorithm identifies an iconic 9-11-01 photo of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in New York City as violating their community standards.

Two Million People Call for Pornhub to Be Shutdown for Sex Trafficking Videos

Viral #Traffickinghub movement, now two million strong, wants Pornhub shut down for allegedly enabling and profiting from rape and sex trafficking.

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 11)

Every Friday, Shane Vander Hart shares five items of good news or inspiring stories from the week to end the work week on a positive note.

Caffeinated Thought of the Week: Sweden’s Approach to COVID-19

Brian Myers: “Sweden’s ‘herd immunity’ approach, if they have successfully achieved it, should mean that a resurgence would be relatively inconsequential.”

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 10)

Every Friday, Shane Vander Hart shares five items of good news or inspiring stories from the week to end the work week on a positive note.

Legal Battles Continue Five Years After Undercover Journalist’s Abortion ExposĂ©

The battle of David versus the “Goliath” abortion industry eventually evolved into seven separate court cases – both criminal and civil – in four states.
  • July 13, 2020
  • 5 minute read

Video: Pornhub Exposed As #TraffickingHub

The #TraffickingHub campaign and Exodus Cry released a video this week that exposes Pornhub as complicit in the sexual exploitation of women and minors.

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 9)

Every Friday, Shane Vander Hart shares five items of good news or inspiring stories from the week to end the work week on a positive note.

How Do We Handle Our Heroes?

Kelvey Vander Hart: In this current cultural moment, there is one question that demands an answer.

Freedom for Youth Responds to Black Lives Matter Banner Controversy

Mark Nelson: “Freedom for Youth endorses and actively conducts programs that help overcome racial inequity and other barriers every day.”

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 8)

Every Friday, Shane Vander Hart shares five items of good news or inspiring stories from the week to end the work week on a positive note.

Hudson: Fast-Tracking a COVID-19 Vaccine Is Risky

Lisa Hudson: Sometimes the cure really is worse than the disease. Is the public willing to take that risk with a fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine?

Graham: The Pandemic Doesn’t Care How Just Your Cause Is

Adam Graham: COVID-19 doesn’t care about your gathering’s purpose. If conditions are right, it will spread, it will infect, and in too many cases, it will kill.

Video: Fourth Night of Unrest in Des Moines

A group of protestors gathered at the Des Moines Police Station while another group marched downtown and were later dispersed from the State Capitol grounds.

Vander Hart: Police Must Respect Freedom of the Press

Shane Vander Hart: Police officers targeting, threatening, and arresting members of the press, even during riots, is unacceptable in a free society.

Video: Second Night of Unrest in Des Moines

Protesters clashed with police for a second night in downtown Des Moines following protests over the death of George Floyd.