Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
US Fairness Doctrine “Threatens” Christian Radio
Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2009
A high ranking American senator will force a vote next week to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the 'Fairness Doctrine', amid fears it could jeopardize Christian radio and conservative talk shows.
Obama Anounces Tax Cuts And Mortage Bailout Plan
Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2009
United States President Barack Obama ordered the U.S. Treasury Saturday, February 21, to implement tax cuts for 95 percent of Americans, shortly after unveiling a multi-billion plan to prevent foreclosures for millions of home owners.
Pentecostal Pastor To Lead Obama’s Faith-Based Programs
Posted on Monday, February 16, 2009
United States President Barack Obama has named a young Pentecostal pastor to lead the White Office on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships as part of attempts to improve relations with faith-based groups, Worthy News learned Monday, February 16.
BREAKING NEWS: President Obama Praises Passing Stimulus Package
Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2009
United States President Barack Obama on Saturday, February 14, praised Congress for passing his $787 billion economic stimulus bill saying "we've delivered real and tangible progress for the American people," amid the worst recession since the Great Depression…
NEWS ALERT: Continental Plane Crashes In New York; 50 killed
Posted on Friday, February 13, 2009
Investigators rushed to suburban Buffalo in the U.S. state of New York, Friday, February 13, after a commuter plane coming in for a landing crashed into a house, killing all 49 people on board and one person in…
Law Suit Launched Over Botched Abortion in Florida
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A Chicago-based pro-life law center has launched a law suit against staff of a clinic involved in a botched late-term abortion in hopes it will result in charges of "infanticide" and "change public opinion" about this controversial procedure.
Obama Reorganizing Faith-Based Programs For “Secular Purposes”
Posted on Friday, February 6, 2009
United States President Barack Obama has signed an executive establishing a reorganized White House Office on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships for only "secular purposes", not evangelism, Worthy News monitored Friday, February 6.
US-Mexico Border Fence Almost Complete
Posted on Thursday, February 5, 2009
As of last week, 601 miles of the fence along the U.S.-Mexico border is now completed, however 69 miles remains to be built to meet the goal set by the former Bush administration, according to Customs and Border…
Plight Gitmo Prisoners Unclear Despite Obama’s Plans
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The future of hundreds of detainees in the United States prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, remained unclear Wednesday, January 28, despite President Barack Obama's promise to close the controversial facility for terrorism suspects.
Obama Approves Funding Abortions Worldwide
Posted on Monday, January 26, 2009
Pro-life activists were weighing their options Monday, January 26, after President Barack Obama signed an executive order ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that perform abortions or provide information on the option.
U.S. Judge Bans Moment of Silence in Illinois Schools
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009
Schools in the American state of Illinois were pressured Monday, January 26, to abandon a moment of silence for prayer or reflection, after a judge ruled the practice was "unconstitutional" and "forced religion" upon minors.
U.S. Supreme Court Kills Child Online Protection Act
Posted on Friday, January 23, 2009
The federal government was weighing its options Friday, January 23, after the United States Supreme Court refused to hear a case on whether to save the controversial "Child Online Protection Act" (COPA), which was heavily criticized by the…
