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Faith leaders call for elimination of Senate filibuster

A coalition of faith leaders and activists on Monday demanded the elimination of the Senate filibuster, wading into a crucial debate in Washington with a 50-50 Senate and President Joe Biden eyeing ambitious legislation on expanding voting rights, stemming gun violence and other proposals that face opposition from Republicans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Faith leaders call for elimination of Senate filibuster

A coalition of faith leaders and activists on Monday demanded the elimination of the Senate filibuster, wading into a crucial debate in Washington with a 50-50 Senate and President Joe Biden eyeing ambitious legislation on expanding voting rights, stemming gun violence and other proposals that face opposition from Republicans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Faith leaders call for elimination of Senate filibuster

A coalition of faith leaders and activists on Monday demanded the elimination of the Senate filibuster, wading into a crucial debate in Washington with a 50-50 Senate and President Joe Biden eyeing ambitious legislation on expanding voting rights, stemming gun violence and other proposals that face opposition from Republicans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Woman's salve for devastation of Lebanese blast: 100 dolls

In the wake of a massive explosion that devastated Beirut, 93-year-old Yolande Labaki sought a way to help bring healing to the Lebanese capital.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Trump-supporting Christian leaders and their Sunday messages

Support for President Donald Trump has been consistently strong among evangelicals, with some professing that he has been the best friend Christians have had in the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Trump-supporting Christian leaders and their Sunday messages

Support for President Donald Trump has been consistently strong among evangelicals, with some professing that he has been the best friend Christians have had in the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Trump-supporting Christian leaders and their Sunday messages

Support for President Donald Trump has been consistently strong among evangelicals, with some professing that he has been the best friend Christians have had in the White House.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Soup, soap and socks: Volunteers bring cheer to ill students

When Nanci Bramson's daughter tested positive for the coronavirus while far away at school in Michigan, it threw a fright into the Washington, D.C., resident.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Muslim Americans aim for high turnout, new influence in 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the 2016 presidential election, Mohamed Abukar didn’t like his options, so he didn’t vote. This year the 26-year-old Michigan resident has already cast his ballot — and urged others to follow suit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

In Egypt, transgender activist fights battle on many fronts

CAIRO (AP) — Malak el-Kashif left home on her birthday seven years ago. Walking into an uncertain future, she was underdressed for the weather and armed with little— except for some makeup, a few women’s accessories and 50 Egyptian pounds (at the time about six American dollars).
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

In Egypt, transgender activist fights battle on many fronts

CAIRO (AP) — Malak el-Kashif left home on her birthday seven years ago. Walking into an uncertain future, she was underdressed for the weather and armed with little— except for some makeup, a few women’s accessories and 50 Egyptian pounds (at the time about six American dollars).
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Virtual volunteers offer help to strangers amid virus stress

WINTER PARK, Fla. (AP) — Sitting cross-legged in her living room, Donna Borak rested her palm on her heart as she guided a small group of virtual participants in meditation and deep breathing. Notice where you might be holding tension, she instructed.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

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