In Youngblood v. United States Department of Veterans Affairs, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 156522 (MD FL, Sept. 25, 2017), a Florida federal district court dismissed for lack of standing a suit by a Baptist pastor who feared that VA officials would not allow him to offer prayers on VA property consistent with his religious beliefs.  At a memorial ceremony, Pastor Gene Youngblood offered an invocation specifically criticizing former secretary of State Hilary Clinton.  This led to a complaint that Youngblood had violated VA regulations that bar demonstrations or services on VA property that support or oppose current U.S. government policy. In dismissing Youngblood’s suit seeking an injunction to prevent his future exclusion from VA property, the court said in part:In short, the Complaint claims injury because Defendants will consider Pastor Youngblood’s past noncompliance in determining whether to allow future ceremonies on VA property. While Pastor Youngblood claims the

Today in Alabama, Republican voters go to the polls in the runoff U.S. Senate primary race between incumbent Luther Strange and former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore.  Moore is known for his high profile battles in which he refused to remove a Ten Commandments monument from the Alabama Supreme Court building and his defiance of the U.S. Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling.  Al.com reports that in his final campaign rally last night, Moore told a large crowd:

President Trump yesterday issued a Proclamation (full text) (press release) (White House background document) setting out a more targeted version of his travel ban.  The travel restrictions in the prior ban expired yesterday, while the refugee restrictions in the prior ban extend to Oct. 24.  The new ban focuses around a

A good curried chicken salad has the ideal mix of sweet and savory, and tastes delicious in a sandwich or on a bed of greens. So, to conclude our month of chicken meals, we’re sharing this no-hassle recipe from The School Year Survival Cookbook.… Read more
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Thick Hoop Earrings

What everyday jewelry do you wear? Hoops have been around forever, but lately I’ve been noticing women wearing beautiful thicker ones. The earrings make a whole outfit feel laid-back and pulled together.… Read more
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