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Religion In Schools, Abortion Rights At Risk, And A Taste Of The Trump Trial

Secular Left

English - May 12, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB
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Could Ohio's latest law be a seismic shift toward religious indoctrination in public schools? We grapple with the state's decision to allow Bible classes during school hours, and the societal tremors it's causing. Explore with me the backlash from an Ohio State Representative against cities supporting abortion rights, despite Ohio's recent Abortion Rights Amendment. We also mention the electric atmosphere surrounding former President Donald Trump's trial in NYC, scrutinizing the charges of hush payments and the potential courtroom chess game.

The meat of the episode lays out LifeWise's aggressive expansion, as this organization plants religious instruction within the fabric of public education – raising red flags over transparency and ethicality. We also scrutinize the recent Reproductive Rights Amendment's rocky road to enforcement and the polarizing legislation that threatens the rights of transgender individuals in Ohio. As we connect the dots between these critical issues, we underscore the importance of civic participation and the power of your vote to shape the future. From controversial amendments to the "bathroom ban" bill and beyond, this episode is a clarion call for social justice and an informed electorate ready to stand against the incursions of Christian nationalism into our public institutions.

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