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The 'sacramental shame' many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians wrestle with – and how they find healing
(THE CONVERSATION) Kai found Jesus as a teenager. A person of white and Hawaiian descent, Kai now goes by gender-neutral pronouns and identifies as "māhū," the traditional Hawaiian term for someone in-between masculine and feminine. But when they first became Christian, the high-schooler identified as gay – ... (full story)
What happens if int’l students who infuse millions into local economies stay home?
(THE CONVERSATION) The Trump administration has recently revoked the visas of more than 1,300 foreign college students – detainingsome – and launched immigration enforcement actions on college campuses across the country. This has raised concerns among the more than 1.1 million international students studying at U.S. uni ... (full story)
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Vineyards in NY wine country push sustainability as they adapt to climate change
PENN YAN, N.Y. (AP) — A decade ago, Scott Osborn would have eagerly told prospective vineyard owners looking to join the wine industry to "jump into it."
Now, his message is different.
"You're crazy," said Osborn, who owns Fox Run Vineyards, a sprawling 50-acre (20-hectare) farm on Seneca Lake, the ... (full story)
Who is Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan?
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, is known for running a strict courtroom while also being a familiar face in the community, particularly at interfaith events.
Dugan's arrest while on her way to work at the Milwaukee County courthouse catapulted her i ... (full story)