The Washington, DC event is called “Christianity is Not a Crime!”
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Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney Christian Defense Coalition, 540-538-4741
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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Washington, DC area activists plan to conduct prayer vig…
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Contact: Chaplain Klingenschmitt, prayinjesusname.org, 719-360-5132, chaplaingate@yahoo.com
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) apparently deceived reporters today when opposing two re…
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Contact: Andrew Walther, Knights of Columbus, 203-752-4253
NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — When the Mexican government of Plutarco ElÃas Calles began persecuting the Catholic Church in the 1920s, priests were not immune. In fac…
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Contact: Robert, Movieguide®, 805-383-2000
LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — For family and child advocate Dr. Ted Baehr, founder and publisher of Movieguide®: The Family Guide to Movies and Entertainment, ABC/Disney’s cancellation …
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Contact: Don Feder, Director, WCF Communications, 508-405-1337, dfeder@rcn.com; Judy Hodge, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org
LONDON, May 14, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — World Congress of Families Managing Director, Larry Jacobs, reacted with de…
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Contact: Lyn Perez, Reformed Theological Seminary, 407-366-9493
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 14, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The following commentary is submitted by Dr. Michael A. Milton (photo).
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A Shameful Endorsement and a Call for Prayer: On the Pre…
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Contact: Tom McQueen, 727-599-1850
TAMPA, May 14, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Tom McQueen, founder of LegacyNationUSA, submits the following and is available for comment:
Election Day, 2012
Redeeming Hope and Change
By Tom McQueen, Founder
Lega…
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Contact: Dixie Verum, 202-543-0300; www.SavingReligiousFreedom.org
FREDERICKSBURG, Va., May 14, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Newspaper ads warning the public of the Obama Administration’s threats to religious freedom began running in Florida on Sunda…
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Contact: Dion Elmore, Director, Public Relations, The National Day of Prayer Task Force, 719-559-9574, media@nationaldayofprayer.org
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 11, 2012Â /Christian Newswire/ –Â On Thursday, May 10, 2012, just one week after a recor…
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Thomas More Society Creates Petition to Back Bishop Jenky
Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net
CHICAGO, May 11, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The Most Reverend Bishop Daniel Jenky, C.S.C., Bishop of Peoria, Illinois, has been attacked re…
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Tens of thousands set to protest religious rights violations in unconstitutional HHS Mandate in cities coast to coast
Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — In testimony before the House Ed…
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Contact:Â Leslie Palma, Priests for Life, 347-286-7277
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, issued the following statement today about the latest lawsuit to be filed against the H…
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Contact: Kathleen Lynch, Thomas More Law Center, 734-827-2001
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 8, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The Thomas More Law Center, a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, today announced it has filed a federal l…
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Contact: Betty Adams, 509-539-0784, 509-545-0878
RICHLAND, Wash., May 7, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — On May 11-20, visitors to “SOLD: The Human Trafficking Experience,” will have the opportunity to walk in the shoes of a modern-day slave as part of…
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Contact: Sergio Gor (Rep. Randy Forbes) 202-225-6365; Mike Reynard (Rep. Marsha Blackburn) 202-225-1112; Rachel King (Rep. Diane Black) 202-225-4231; The Congressional Prayer Caucus
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WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Congressman Randy F…
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In surprise, Chen, via phone, joins human rights leaders testify before panel
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Contact: Jeff Sagnip, Congressman Chris Smith, 202-225-3765
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WASHINGTON, Â May 3, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The blind Chinese human rights defender Chen Guangcheng to…
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Contact: Leslie Palma, Priests for Life, 347-286-7277
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., May 2, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ – Priests for Life, a New York-based international pro-life organization of Catholic clergy and laity, today announced that their attorneys h…
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Social media channels prove an effective means for influencing government leaders to action
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Contact: Holly Frew, World Vision, 202-596-8509, hfrew@worldvision.org; hungerfree.org
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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — As leaders of …
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Chen Guangcheng’s Reasonable Demand Biggest Test for Chinese Premier Wen and Obama Admin.
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Contact: Jeff Sagnip, Public Policy Director for Cong. Chris Smith, Â 202-225-3765
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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Chen Guangcheng’s “bol…
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Contact: Kathleen Lynch, Thomas More Law Center, 734-827-2001
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — In the middle of an event to extol the virtues of the U.S. Constitution and “American Laws For American Courts,” the audience learn…
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Contact: Kathleen Lynch, Thomas More Law Center, 734-827-2001
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — In the middle of an event to extol the virtues of the U.S. Constitution and “American Laws For American Courts,” the audience learn…
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Contact: Steven W. Mosher, 540-622-5240
FRONT ROYAL, Va., April 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Chinese human rights activist and longtime political prisoner Chen Guangcheng has escaped from house arrest to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. The blind, se…
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Contact: Jeff Field, Director of Communications , Catholic League, 212-371-3191, cl@catholicleague.org
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NEW YORK, April 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Catholic League president Bill Donohue (photo) comments on the way some pundits are rallying on …
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Contact: Reggie Littlejohn, President, Women’s Rights Without Frontiers, 310-592-5722
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 29, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — In the astonishment surrounding Chen Guangcheng’s extraordinary escape from house arrest, let us not forget…
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Thomas More Society Promises a Free and Aggressive Legal Defense to Any Religious Leaders Targeted or Victimized for the Robust Exercise of Their Free Speech Rights
Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net
CHICAGO, April 27, 2012 /Christia…
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Contact: Dion Elmore, Director, Public Relations, The National Day of Prayer Task Force, 719-559-9570, media@nationaldayofprayer.org
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 27, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — The will of the American people has prevailed to pre…
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Contact: Jeff Field, Director of Communications, The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, 212-371-3191, cl@catholicleague.org
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NEW YORK, April 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — According to the Tampa Bay Times, while performing in Florida …
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Contact: Taun Cortado, Gospel for Asia, 972-300-3379
CARROLLTON, Texas, April 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — In celebration of World Water Day, which took place March 22, Gospel for Asia-supported missionaries went to a local prison in South Asia a…
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Open Doors USA and Simon Wiesenthal Center to Address Unprecedented Increase in Persecution at DC Press Conference May 3
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Contact: Palmer Holt, Open Doors USA, 704-663-3303, PHolt@InChristCommunications.com; Â Â Marcial Lavina, Simon Wiesentha…
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Contact: Bob Fu, President, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, News Analyst, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia asked to reverse federal district’s ruling dismissing action to enjoin federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research.
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Contact: Samuel B. Casey, Managing Director & General Counsel, Law o…
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Trial Continues on Charges Bolingbrook Tried Illegally to Prevent Church from Worshiping
Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net
BOLINGBROOK, Ill., April 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Liberty Temple Full Gospel Church of Bolingbrook, …
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Contact: Jeff Field, Director of Communications, The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, 212-371-3191, cl@catholicleague.org
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the remarks …
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Judicial Watch Represents Family Research Council in Freedom of Information Act Lawsuit
Contact: Jill Farrell, Judicial Watch, 202-646-5188
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ –Â Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigate…
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The delegation, which arrives in Washington, DC today, includes Members of Canadian Parliament and Senate
Contact: Brian Mayes, 615-417-8149, brian@nashvillepublicity.com
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Human rights activist Majed…
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Contact: Reggie Littlejohn, President, Women’s Rights Without Frontiers, 310-592-5722
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 16, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Annette Lantos, wife of the late Congressman Tom Lantos, has written a letter to the Broadcasting Board of …
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Contact: Taun Cortado, Gospel for Asia, 972-300-3120
CARROLLTON, Texas, April 13, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Anti-Christians in South Asia have restricted more than 200 believers who attend Pastor Sayam Chandran’s church from attending Sunday worsh…
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Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, jerryd@odusa.org
SANTA ANA, Calif., April 11, 2012Â /Christian Newswire/ –Â Open Doors, an international Christian ministry which serves persecuted believers, is mobilizing Christians around the w…
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Contact: Megan Morris, Catholic Action for Faith and Family, 913-426-0002, meganharmonmorris@gmail.com
SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Catholic Action for Faith and Family announces a timely and insightful thirty minute interview wit…
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Contact: Bob Fu, President, 888-889-7757, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, Spokesperson, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid
LHASA, Tibet, April 8, 2012 /Chri…
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Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, jwalton@TheIRD.org
WASHINGTON, April 5, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Two U.S. Congressmen are being commended by the Institute on Religion and Democracy after they urged U.S. Se…
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Contact: Rev. Flip Benham, Operation Save America, 980-722-4920
JACKSON, Miss., April 4, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — A vicious attack on peaceful Christians reading through the Bible just occurred in front of the Jackson Women’s Health Abortion Clin…
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Contact: Pastor George Saieg, 866-533-6659 ext 4
WESTMINSTER, Calif., April 4, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — “Shariah or Liberty?” The Islamic threat to America and the Church
Featuring:
Prof. David Wood
Arrested, for sharing the Gospel with Muslim…
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“If this policy forces Catholics off campus through today, who else will be exiled tomorrow?” — Mark Tooley, IRD President
Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org
WASHINGTON, A…
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Contact: Kathleen Lynch, Thomas More Law Center, 734-827-2001
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 3, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Yesterday afternoon, the Thomas More Law Center (TMLC) filed a federal lawsuit in the Federal District Court against the City of Dea…
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Contact: Attorney Stephen Casey, Casey Law Office, 512-949-7818, stephen.casey.law@gmail.com; Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD, PrayInJesusName.org, 719-360-5132, chaplaingate@yahoo.com.
DALLAS, April 3, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — On Monda…
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Contact: Rev. Flip Benham, 980-722-4920; Dr. Pat McEwen, 321-431-3962
CHARLOTTE, April 2, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — In an effort to silence the First Amendment Rights of Christians carrying the message of life to three abortion mills in the city o…
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Contact: Pamela Geller, American Freedom Defense Initiative, 516-426-7630, writeatlas@aol.com
NEW YORK, March 30, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — A prominent national human rights organization is calling for Congress to open an inquiry into allegations …
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Contact: Bob Fu, President, 888-889-7757, Bob@ChinaAid.org; Mark Shan, Spokesperson, 888-889-7757, 267-205-5210 cell, Mark@ChinaAid.org; Eddie Romero, LA Office, 323-521-6777, ChinaAid.LA@gmail.com; all with ChinaAid
DALLAS, March 30, 2012Â /Christian…
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Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, jwalton@TheIRD.org
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Two religious liberty advocates appointed this week to serve as Commissioners on the U.S. Commission on Int…
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