Fortis News with Jimmy Hicks

By Fortis Institute

Fortis News delivers daily updates on the most relevant headlines from a biblical perspective. Tune in for a thoughtful approach to current events, designed to keep you both informed and spiritually g... more

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October 04, 2024 DOCKWORKERS’ DEAL AND DEEPFAKE DILEMMA
• Dockworkers suspended their strike until January after reaching a tentative agreement on wage increases.
• A study found transgender and gender-fluid individuals are up to three times more likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety.
• Melania Trump expressed support for abortion rights in her upcoming memoir.
• Colorado agreed to pay over $1.5 million in legal fees to a web designer who refused to create a website for a same-sex couple.
• A Lutheran pastor claiming to be transgender stated the Bible wasn't written for 2024 and that God created "everyone else as well" beyond male and female.
• A federal judge blocked California's new "deepfake" law, citing First Amendment concerns.
• Four colleges forfeited volleyball matchups against San Jose State over a transgender player.
• Colorado high school student Chase Windebank won a religious freedom battle after being punished for praying on campus, leading to new measures protecting religious freedom nationwide.
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October 03, 2024 CORRUPTION ABROAD, CENSORSHIP AT HOME
• A federal judge ruled that the University of Maryland must allow a pro-Palestinian group to hold a rally on the anniversary of Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel.
• California Governor Newsom signed a bill allowing citizens to use cannabis in designated "cannabis cafes."
• Arkansas is suing YouTube, claiming the platform is fueling a mental health crisis among youth.
• A federal judge blocked New York from censoring pro-life statements about abortion pill reversal.
• A report by International Christian Concern linked government corruption to Christian persecution in 21 countries.
• A coffee shop owner at Boise State University was awarded $4 million after being bullied off campus for pro-police views.
• California parents are suing Governor Newsom over a bill forcing schools to hide children's transgender identities.
• In South Carolina, a father walked 30 miles through hurricane debris to attend his daughter's wedding.
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October 02, 2024 DRAG QUEENS AND DETRANSITIONERS
• A Georgia judge struck down the state's six-week abortion ban, calling it "arbitrary" and allowing abortions up to about 22 weeks of pregnancy.
• A group of detransitioners were expelled from the American Academy of Pediatrics conference in Orlando.
• A state-funded food pantry in Minneapolis was forced to relocate after allegedly refusing to serve white people.
• A video surfaced showing a drag queen throwing money at a young girl during a "family-friendly" event.
• Homeschooling continues to increase across the US even after the pandemic.
• Prime Minister Trudeau pledged $200 million to promote abortion and sex education in Africa.
• Yasser, a Christian convert in Iran, was released from prison after nearly five years.
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October 01, 2024 KAMALA’S WHITE DUDES AND CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST FLIGHT FIASCO: IS THIS 2024?
• The Biden administration launched a "White Dudes for Harris" campaign, attempting to appeal to white men by addressing racial stereotypes in a clumsy manner.
• The editor-in-chief of Mother Jones had an emotional outburst on a flight after being wished a "blessed night" by a flight attendant, viewing it as a sign of Christian nationalism.
• A California school district is being sued for ignoring sexual abuse allegations against a teacher, Scott Waln, who was convicted of molesting minors.
• Alabama became the 14th state to block access to PornHub, citing the need for age verification to protect minors from pornography.
• Pro-life volunteers in South Dakota face harassment and intimidation while opposing an extreme abortion amendment that would allow late-term abortions for broadly defined health risks.
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September 30, 2024 VOLLEYBALL FORFEIT MEETS GRANDMA’S JAIL TIME: THE PRICE OF STANDING UP?
• John Kerry suggested at a World Economic Forum event that winning more votes could allow Democrats to implement changes to address "disinformation," potentially impacting free speech.
• Author Fran Lebowitz proposed that President Biden should dissolve the Supreme Court.
• Boise State women's volleyball team forfeited a match against San Jose State due to the presence of a biological male on the women's team.
• A school bus aide in Spotsylvania, Virginia, was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault against disabled 4- and 5-year-olds.
• Grandmother Heather Idoni was sentenced to eight months in prison for participating in a peaceful pro-life protest outside an abortion facility in Nashville.
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September 27, 2024 GEN Z’S SOCIAL MEDIA REGRET & LEAKED EXAMS
• Nearly half of Gen Z respondents wish social media platforms had never been invented, despite heavy usage.
• A poll shows that only 14% of Americans view either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris as "extremely" or "very" Christian.
• A watchdog group is suing for records of Rachel Levine's communications about gender transition procedures for minors.
• CNN aired a segment portraying Haitian migrants working in Springfield, Ohio positively, raising questions about media bias.
• Toronto's first black female police superintendent pleaded guilty to misconduct for leaking exam answers to black officers.
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September 26, 2024 SUICIDE PODS AND SILENCED MAIL CARRIERS
• A federal judge ordered Indiana to provide transgender surgery to an inmate convicted of killing an infant.
• Washington state now requires physicians to complete "health equity" training to maintain medical licenses.
• Several people in Switzerland were arrested for assisting in a suicide using an unapproved "suicide pod."
• Canada Post suspended two mail carriers for refusing to deliver pro-life postcards.
• A Michigan couple sued their daughter's school for secretly "socially transitioning" her without their knowledge.
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September 25, 2024 FROM GENDER QUEER TO COMBAT READY
• A Durham Public School librarian wore "Gender Queer" earrings and promoted banned books during "Banned Books Week," sparking controversy over age-appropriate materials in schools.
• Facebook's algorithms mistakenly associated "Texan" with injectable drugs, restricting a homeschool advocacy group's page and redirecting followers to drug rehab resources.
• Climate activists claim we only have five years left to address climate change, echoing similar apocalyptic predictions made over past decades.
• Paramount Global initiated a second round of layoffs, affecting 2,000 U.S.-based employees, primarily in the streaming division, as part of a $500 million cost-reduction effort.
• The U.S. Army removed the requirement to consider diversity in selecting high-level non-commissioned officers, shifting focus from "People First" to combat preparedness.
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September 24, 2024 REWRITING JESUS AND REDEFINING WOMEN
• Trafalgar Square in London unveiled a new sculpture inspired by Aztec skull racks, replacing tributes to Christian missionaries.
• Delaware Governor John Carney vetoed a bill that would have legalized assisted suicide, citing moral opposition.
• A female "pastor" reinterpreted the Gospel to support abortion, claiming Jesus would escort women to abortion clinics.
• Chicago public schools reportedly instructed teachers to give passing grades to migrant students regardless of performance or English proficiency.
• Sweet Briar College in Virginia announced it will only accept applicants who confirm their sex as female at birth.
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September 23, 2024 SOAP, CANDLES, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
• Hillary Clinton suggested potential civil or criminal charges for Americans spreading "Russian propaganda" online, raising First Amendment concerns.
• Bath & Body Works announced that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are now "at the heart of everything" they do, hiring a Chief Diversity Officer.
• Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ minors, sparking debate over parental rights and religious freedom.
• The Emmys nominated a biological male, Nava Mau, for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series," making history.
• The Department of Health and Human Services is investigating the Cleveland Clinic for potential racial discrimination due to its "Minority Stroke Program" and "Minority Men's Health Center.”
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