Today, Donald Trump’s administration made another major move in its effort to walk back President Barack Obama’s contested legacy on nondiscrimination policies. Under a proposed new rule, faith-based groups that receive contracts from the Department of Labor would have a wider latitude to make hiring and firing decisions based on their religious teachings.Progressive activists are already worried that this rule could be used to justify discrimination against LGBTQ people, women who are unmarried and pregnant, nonreligious people, and others. But faith groups have long argued that this kind of religious protection isn’t about discrimination at all: They say it would allow them to operate with religious integrity and continue to work with the government.Across the executive branch, Trump-administration officials have steadily worked to expand these kinds of religious-freedom exemptions to federal nondiscrimination rules. In large part, this is a backlash to the Obama … [Read more...] about How Trump Is Reversing Obama’s Nondiscrimination Legacy
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How Trump Is Reversing Obama’s Non-Discrimination Legacy
Today, the Trump administration made another major move in its effort to walk back President Barack Obama’s contested legacy on non-discrimination policies. Under a proposed new rule, faith-based groups that receive contracts from the Department of Labor would have a wider latitude to make hiring and firing decisions based on their religious teachings.Progressive activists are already worried that this rule could be used to justify discrimination against LGBTQ people, women who are unmarried and pregnant, non-religious people, and more. But faith groups have long argued that this kind of religious protection isn’t about discrimination at all: They say it would allow them to operate with religious integrity and continue to work with the government.Across the executive branch, Trump administration officials have steadily worked to expand these kinds of religious-freedom exemptions to federal non-discrimination rules. In large part, this a backlash to the Obama administration, … [Read more...] about How Trump Is Reversing Obama’s Non-Discrimination Legacy
14 years ago, Bob Jones III retired after 34 years as president of university his grandfather founded
Editor's note: This article is an archive story that was originally published in The Greenville News on Jan. 20, 2005. Jones retiring as president of BJU — his youngest son will take over Saying it's time for "new blood" to meet the needs of a new generation, Dr. Bob Jones III announced Thursday that he will retire after 34 years as president of the fundamentalist Christian university his grandfather founded. His youngest son Stephen, 35, will take over, and "Dr. Bob," as he is affectionately known around campus, will become chancellor and chairman of the board at the end of the semester, May 7. "There comes a time, I think, when an older generation doesn't feel quite as competent to be in touch with the new generation," the elder Jones said. "The new generation needs somebody closer to it to help mentor it and understand it and direct it." Experts, alumni and students said they expect Bob Jones III to continue to exert a moral influence on campus, in the Greenville community … [Read more...] about 14 years ago, Bob Jones III retired after 34 years as president of university his grandfather founded
AGR Boys Cross Country Team: These are the best runners in Section V
Every year the Democrat and Chronicle and local high school coaches select an all-star team for each high school varsity sport. Below are the fall 2018 picks for the All-Greater Rochester Boys Cross Country team. Jim Castor has written a separate profile feature about AGR Cross Country Runner of the Year Sean Henretta of Fairport. Honorable mention First Team Nicholas Andrews School: Brockport Grade: Senior Parents: Alison and William Andrews About me: Three-time AGR selection placed fifth in Class B (17:25.4) and 13th at Monroe County meet (16:06.4). Owns Parma Park record and was 22nd at states (17:01.9). Has been a member of the varsity team since seventh grade. Has 91 academic average and plans to attend SUNY Geneseo. Enjoys playing basketball in his spare time. Nick Bauman School: Irondequoit Grade: Junior Parent: Peter Bauman About me: Ran 15:54 to finish seventh at counties and followed that up with a fifth-place finish in Class A (16:49.6). Ran 15:36 … [Read more...] about AGR Boys Cross Country Team: These are the best runners in Section V
2018 year in review: 50 stories from 50 states that moved us
In 2018, the eyes of the nation were again fixed on President Donald Trump, whose second year in office was no less remarkable than his first. It was a year that saw the president open up trade wars, meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, spar with the press and defend hush money payments to women he allegedly had affairs with, all while new revelations and indictments poured out of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election meddling. Policies and politics divided us. We found ourselves embroiled in a fierce immigration debate. Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh ascended to the high court despite sexual assault allegations from Christine Blasey Ford. Nature humbled us. California burned as the Camp Fire became the most destructive in state history. Hurricane winds and floods battered the Carolinas. But other stories made us proud. Team USA brought home 23 Olympic medals from Pyeongchang, South Korea. Teachers fought for … [Read more...] about 2018 year in review: 50 stories from 50 states that moved us