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Religious Resistance Grows Against ICE Operations Hundreds of clergy from across the U.S. gathered in Minneapolis on January 22 to protest ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions under Operation Metro Surge. The event, part of a larger faith-based effort to resist President Trump’s deportation policies, brought around 200 religious leaders into immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Singing
A Year After Controversial Sermon, Bishop Budde Stands Firm One year after her widely criticized sermon directed at President Trump, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde returned to the national spotlight, this time speaking from a Minneapolis church during protests against the administration’s mass deportation campaign. Her original plea for “mercy” toward immigrants was condemned by Trump
A growing number of Americans blame Congressional inaction on Trump’s authoritarian power grabs for the nation’s deepening political crisis. Critics argue that, while Donald Trump faces multiple legal and ethical controversies, it is the failure of the House and Senate to uphold the Constitution that allows him to continue unchecked. Many believe Congress has the
A recent protest at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, has ignited fierce debate after civil rights attorney Levy Armstrong confronted the congregation during a Sunday service. Armstrong criticized pastor David Easterwood—who also serves as director of the St. Paul ICE Field Office—for overseeing immigration enforcement actions she calls violent and inhumane. The presence of
The Episcopal Church is encouraging its members to use its Protesting Faithfully toolkit amid growing outrage over the killing of Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minnesota woman, by an ICE officer on January 7. Good’s death has intensified nationwide protests against increasingly aggressive immigration enforcement tactics under the second Trump administration. In response, clergy and lay
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is launching a civil rights investigation into a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, after demonstrators interrupted a Sunday service. The protest targeted David Easterwood, listed as a pastor at the church and identified in court records as the acting director of the local U.S. Immigration and
Three prominent U.S. Catholic cardinals are calling for a moral framework to guide American foreign policy, warning that recent actions by the Trump administration risk global instability. Their message echoes concerns raised by Pope Leo XIV in a major Vatican address. The cardinals highlighted U.S. military action in Venezuela, threats to acquire Greenland, and foreign
Presbyterian Church Honors Good’s Sacrifice The Presbyterian Church (USA) has publicly honored Renee Good, a Minnesota woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, as a martyr of faith and justice. Good, a lifelong Presbyterian, was killed less than a week ago during a confrontation with ICE officers in Minneapolis. The denomination’s
Viral Comedy Sketch Critiques Megachurch Culture Druski’s viral Instagram sketch mocking megachurches has stirred both laughter and reflection, especially among Christian leaders. The two-and-a-half-minute video shows the comedian levitating above a church stage amid smoke and theatrics, parodying over-the-top worship services. With over 36 million views and 2.7 million likes, the sketch criticizes lavish pastoral
A Shift Toward Power-Centric Foreign Policy The Trump administration has adopted an increasingly force-first approach to international relations, prioritizing raw strength over the law and legal norms. Vice President JD Vance recently declared military strikes on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean as “the highest and best use” of U.S. forces. When pressed about legality,
Retiree Benefit Cut Sparks Controversy The North American Mission Board (NAMB), one of the wealthiest entities in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has ended life insurance coverage promised to its forced retirees. The board cited financial pressure and framed the decision as “responsible stewardship.” However, critics argue that the $1 million annual savings are insignificant
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, has intensified debate over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Good was killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on January 7 during “Operation Metro Surge” in Minneapolis. She was shot three times while driving away from the enforcement scene, raising questions
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