Michael Harrington

State Farm joins the woke brigade

VERBATIM: The giant insurance company has begun a program that will distribute LGBT children’s books to libraries and community centers across the country. State Farm says it wants to “help diversify bookshelves with a collection of books to help bring clarity and understanding to the national conversation about Being Transgender, Inclusive and Non-Binary.” Hundreds of State Farm agents across the country have been drafted to deliver the books. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

The Biden administration is appealing a federal court ruling that blocked the lifting of a pandemic-related asylum policy

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In a legal setback for President Biden, a federal judge in Louisiana refused to end Title 42 restrictions on migrants seeking asylum on the southern border. The restrictions have been in place since March 20-20 on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19. The White House disagrees with the court’s ruling and the Justice Department will appeal. In the meantime, the White House says the policy will continue to be enforced while the legal process plays out. GC, Wash.

Most Americans do not support transgenderism

VERBATIM: A new poll from Summit.org and McLaughlin and Associates finds that 64% of respondents believe that transgenderism is NOT a health human condition. But in another telling statistic — HALF of the people who feel that way are afraid to say anything about it lest they offend someone. Summit president Dr. Jeff Myers says that despite the relentless transgender media campaign “these numbers show plainly that the vast majority of Americans aren’t buying what they’re being sold.” Michael Harrington, SRN News.

A victory for religious freedom in North Dakota

VERBATIM: A federal district court in the state has issued an order that temporarily halts enforcement of two Biden administration mandates forcing religious employers and healthcare providers to pay for and perform sex-change operations. Christian Employers Alliance is being represented by Alliance Defending Freedom which says “All employers have the constitutional right to conduct their business and render treatment in a manner consistent with their deeply held religious beliefs.” Michael Harrington, SRN News.

Security is being tightened up at pro-life clinics across the country

VERBATIM: Stanton Healthcare has facilities in a number of states and Director Nancy Ferris says “We have reviewed our safety procedures with staff and volunteers and we had our alarm systems tested.” That’s the order of the day following attacks by radical abortion advocates on pro-life clinics and churches in recent days. The mayhem follows the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion that indicates the justices might be ready to repeal Roe versus Wade. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

Samaritan’s Purse has found a new way to help in Ukraine

VERBATIM: The giant Christian relief agency has done all the obvious things — providing food, clothing, medical supplies and other basic necessities to people fleeing the Russian invasion. But now Samaritan’s Purse is turning its attention specifically to the kids. Organizers are delivering backpacks to Ukraining youngsters, filled with teddy bears and other small toys, crayons, sketch pads — the kind of things that might, just for a few hours — distract a child from what’s going on around him. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

The abortion rate is down

VERBATIM: The latest from the Centers for Disease Control shows about 11 out of every 1,000 American women are having an abortion these days. It was 29-per-1000 back in 1980 — the all-time high. Experts say steady work over the last two decades by state legislatures to pass pro-life bills is the primary reason for the decline. Pro-life advocates are hoping the Supreme Court rolls back Roe versus Wade this summer allowing more states to put more laws in place. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

Amazon will pay to help its workers get abortions

VERBATIM: The on-line retail giant says it will reimburse all U.S. employees up to 4,000 dollars each year for travel and lodging expenses associated with getting an abortion. If Roe versus Wade is actually overturned, there will be some parts of the country where getting an abortion will be nearly impossible and traveling out of state will be the only option. A growing number of big companies are vowing to pay to help women end their pregnancies, including Citigroup and Yelp. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

Pastors list their biggest mental challenges

VERBATIM: It’s no secret that America’s clergymen are under pressure these days. There’s not enough of them, the are often overworked and underpaid. But LifeWay Research wanted to find out what specifically troubles their minds. The results of their latest poll finds that Protestant pastors are most likely to list stress as their number one mental challenge. Discouragement comes in second, followed by loneliness and depression. A lot of clergy say they’re considering a different line of work. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

Parents are suing a Massachusetts school over transgenderism

VERBATIM: Two couples accuse officials at Baird Middle School in Ludlow of encouraging their children to live as the opposite sex without the parents consent or even their knowledge. The Child and Parental Rights Campaign and the Massachusetts Family Institute are representing the plaintiffs. Similar complaints are being made against other schools across the country and are prompting some legislatures to consider parental rights laws. Michael Harrington, SRN News.