Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
2 mn readThe number of Americans who identify as spiritual is on the rise, while many are distancing themselves from organized religion. According to a 2023 Pew Research study, seven out of 10 Americans describe themselves as spiritual in some way, a concept that can be tied to organized religion or exist outside of it. Lisa Miller, a […]
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< 1 mn readThe Freeport Art Museum is calling on Native American artists within a 150-mile radius of Freeport, Illinois, to submit their work for a unique exhibition opportunity. As part of the museum’s ongoing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Initiative, two Native American artists will be chosen for solo exhibitions in late 2025. “It was […]
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2 mn readRep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) blasted Republicans who said diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts were oppressing white Americans. During a markup of Rep. Michael Cloud’s (R-Texas) “Dismantle DEI” bill, Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) repeatedly referred to DEI policies as “oppression.” But Crockett swiped back, arguing that white men in America have never faced oppression. “It seems you don’t understand the […]
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3 mn readTwo newly discovered stone circles, built about 5,000 years ago in what is now the southwest of England, are the latest to show that Stonehenge was not the only Stone Age circle built in the region. The new finds, according to Alan Endacott, the independent archaeologist who found them, reinforce the idea that prehistoric people constructed […]
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3 mn readIsrael has unleashed a series of air attacks on the Gaza Strip that killed nearly 90 people, including many children in their sleep, as its main ally the United States once again vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire. At least 66 people were killed in an attack early on Thursday that […]
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< 1 mn readThe Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market begins Friday at the Iowa Events Center. Throughout the three-day market, more than 10,000 people are expected to attend. Elizabeth Weyers, the Manager of the Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market, said that the market is a great way to support local businesses and vendors. “We end our regular season in October […]
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