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Courageous Texas Passes Non-Transgender Rule for High School Sports

MADISON, Wis., -- By a vote of 586-32, Texas district superintendents voted to require student-athletes to provide a birth certificate to determine gender identification. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) will implement the new rule starting on August 1.

First of its Kind Raid, 11 Girls Rescued and Two Major Traffickers Arrested

FRANKLIN, Tenn., -- Free for Life International, a U.S. anti-trafficking organization, in partnership with a Nepalese NGO, Peace Rehabilitation Center (Shanti Punarsthapana Griha) just completed a first of its kind raid and arrest of two major traffickers. This is the first time in history that the Indian Police Special Task force has partnered with a U.S. and Nepalese organization to assist in this type of mission which resulted in the rescue of 11 girls and the arrest of two major traffickers in India. For the past month Free for Life International Liaison, Suman Sapkota, and his team from Peace Rehabilitation Center (Shanti Punarsthapana Griha) have been arranging this rescue operation.

Seventy-nine percent of South Carolina GOP Voters Support Personhood

A new video from Senator Ted Cruz affirms South Carolina's Personhood resolution, in which 79% of Republicans called for a Personhood amendment to the state constitution.

Thomas More Society Defends Daleiden Against Abortion Industry's Attempt to Cover Up Criminal Activities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., -- Planned Parenthood has filed a federal racketeering ("RICO") lawsuit against David Daleiden and his fellow undercover investigators, adding to the National Abortion Federation's existing attempts to shut down free speech and to cover up evidence of the abortion industry's crimes in aborted baby parts trafficking.

By Wide Margin Americans Say ISIS' Targeting of Christians and Other Religious Minorities is Genocide

NEW HAVEN, Conn., -- A new nationwide survey conducted by Marist Poll finds that Americans are well aware of ISIS' atrocities against Christians and other minorities in the Middle East, and believe those actions to constitute genocide.

Ohio House Bill Creates 'Censorship Zones' to Silence Anti-Abortion Speech

COLUMBUS, Ohio, -- Today, NARAL Ohio joined several pro-abortion representatives in the Ohio House to introduce a bill that criminalizes pro-life speech at abortion facilities state-wide. HB 408 attempts to create anti-free speech zones around abortionists, and abortion workers.

Winning the 'War on Christmas'

CHICAGO, -- This Christmas season, the Thomas More Society continues to fight for freedom of religious speech and the free exercise of religious faith in the public square.

Abortion Billboard War Heats Up in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio, -- Billboards representing opposing sides of the abortion debate are popping up around Columbus, Ohio.

Atheist Gestapo Putting an End to Christian Activity in Sports

MADISON, Wis., -- Atheists are trying to eliminate the free speech of Christian athletes and coaches. 4 WINDS, a sports ministry that stands up for Christian athletes and coaches, believes university and school sports are a target for atheists, as they use the popularity of sports to get their message out as campus leaders at the targeted schools are silent.

Life Legal Fights for David Daleiden as CMP Releases 11th Shocking Video Exposing Planned Parenthood

SAN FRANCISCO, -- The Life Legal Defense Foundation is in San Francisco this week, fighting for pro-life hero David Daleiden's rights at court ordered depositions - even as Daleiden's Center for Medical Progress (CMP) releases an eleventh video revealing Planned Parenthood's sickening trade in baby body parts.

State Cover-Up of Gosnell's Abortion Horrors Exposed in New Groundbreaking Documentary

NEW YORK, -- Beginning on November 10th, 2015, "3801 Lancaster: American Tragedy" is scheduled to premiere in 11 theaters across the country, with more theatrical and community screenings being added weekly. These theatrical screenings are dependent on each theater meeting a threshold of ticket sales. If the theaters don't meet these thresholds by November 3rd, the screenings won't happen. All of the proceeds from the film will go towards taking the film to more cities.

Memorial Service Will Honor Babies Killed by Kermit Gosnell

NEW YORK, -- Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, issued the following statement regarding the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Gosnell's Clinic, to take place at noon on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia:

The 'Bull' in 'Bullying'

RENO, Nev., -- Last week's unanimous decision by the school board in Elko, Nevada, to maintain sex separated bathrooms was warmly received by parents and students wanting to protect privacy and safety. But according to Karen England, Executive Director of Capitol Resource Family Alliance, for some anti-privacy advocates it has also brought out the "bull" in "bullying."

Christian Lives Don't Matter

NEW YORK, Here is what Chris Harper-Mercer said to his victims just before he killed them: "Are you Christian?" After they stood up he said, "Good, because you're Christian, you are going to see God in just about one second." He then shot them. Another eyewitness account said that after he asked if they were Christian, "then they were shot in the head. If they said no, or didn't answer, they were shot in the legs."

625,000 Catholics Ask Pope Francis to Dispel Moral Confusion at Synod

HANOVER, Penn., -- Catholics are asking Pope Francis to reaffirm traditional Church teaching on marriage and family at the Synod in Rome next month. A coalition of 58 pro-family groups is promoting a worldwide petition called Filial Appeal to His Holiness Pope Francis on the Future of the Family. So far the petition has been signed by 8 cardinals, 170 bishops and more than 625,000 concerned Catholics from a total of 160 countries.

Writer, Producer Brian Bird Teams with Inspiring Sports Film Based on Amazing True Story

LOS ANGELES, -- Hollywood veteran Brian Bird-writer and executive producer of Paramount Pictures' star-studded feature film CAPTIVE-is joining the inspiring new sports drama, TOUCHDOWN ON THE TUNDRA, as an executive producer and will partner with WGA-Award-winning writer, John Wierick, in penning the script.

Every Five Minutes a Christian is Martyred for Their Faith

FRONT ROYAL, Va., -- Is Your Church Praying for the Persecuted Church? The second Sunday of November is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Find out how your church can participate with others around the globe in prayer.

Kim Davis is Still a Political Prisoner: Only the Location of the Prison has Changed

GRAYSON, Ky., Sept. 8, 2015 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a crafty political "football" maneuver, Judge David Bunning caved to the moral outrage springing up from Kentucky and across the land. He wisely released Kim Davis from jail. His unjust ruling and false imprisonment of Davis created a national controversy. Judge Bunning maliciously incarcerated Davis for remaining faithful to the US Constitution, the Kentucky State Constitution, her oath of office, and the rule of law.

Thomas More Society Defends David Daleiden as He Uncovers Abortion Industry's Sale of Fetal Body Parts

SAN FRANCISCO -- Thomas More Society attorneys are helping to defend David Daleiden, the investigative journalist who produced the Planned Parenthood exposé videos, against civil RICO charges which are pending before the federal district court in San Francisco. The not-for-profit national public interest law firm has filed an Anti-SLAPP motion on behalf of Daleiden and his affiliated entities, the Center for Medical Progress and Biomax Procurement Services LLC, in that ongoing proceeding.

Over 300 Planned Parenthood Protests to Take Place Simultaneously in 47 States August 22

CHICAGO, -- On Saturday, August 22 public protests of Planned Parenthood (PP) abortion clinics and facilities will take place all over the United States. Thousands are expected to attend these protests with the purpose of creating awareness of the barbaric practice of abortion and the sale of aborted baby body parts -- a scandal that has erupted in recent weeks due to undercover videos released by the Center for Medical Progress. Currently, there are over 300 cities in 47 states and 5 countries represented in the nationwide protest.