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Thursday, February 21, 2013  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about Dr. Benjamin Carson speaking from his mind and heart in front of the president.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A cadet quitting West Point less than six months before graduation says he could no longer be part of a culture that promotes prayers and religious activities and disrespects nonreligious cadets.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  For the first time in its history, the United States does not have a Protestant majority, according to a new study.

Monday, September 24, 2012  "Bill Nye the Science Guy" has stepped into the debate about evolution with an online video that encourages parents who believe in creationism not to pass those beliefs on to their children.

Friday, July 20, 2012  The New York Jets arrive in Cortland, NY for training camp on Thursday, and this year, in addition to the mystique of an NFL team practicing in Central New York, superstar Tim Tebow will be with the team.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Destiny USA announced that a True Religion outlet will be opening on the first floor of the expansion area.

Friday, February 10, 2012  President Barack Obama announced a plan to accommodate religious employers outraged by a rule that would require them to cover birth control for women free of charge.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  After a long battle, the doors of St. Mary's church remain closed this tonight...but parishioners say they're not giving up the fight to save the church.About eighty supporters of St. Mary's showed up sang songs and prayed tonight for a Christmas celebration.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Two New York high school athletes have been flagged with a penalty for paying tribute to NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is set to announce an enforcement initiative to protect the religious rights of increasingly diverse New Yorkers at work and elsewhere.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  A local gay couple who was married in Vermont two years ago explains why they feel God would approve of their relationship.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  A coaltion of labor and religious leaders want to meet with State Fair Director Dan O'Hara over allegations that a food vendor was involved in "human trafficking."

Monday, April 26, 2010  President Barack Obama has made a pilgrimage to Billy Graham's mountainside home.