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Religious Freedom vs. Health care Access: How Faith Influences Health Care in Washington and Idaho

The Idaho state Legislature is currently embroiled in an ideological battle on whether to allow health care professionals and entities to opt out of participating in nonemergency procedures that would violate their sincerely held moral and religious beliefs. 
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‘Lose Weight or Die’

I started in February 2022. No more nighttime chips or nuts or those bags of chocolate chips I snuck from the pantry. No more ice cream. Much smaller portions. More fruit and even some veggies. Less pasta. No Friday pizza.
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Centers for Spiritual Living Release Statement on Affordable Health Care

They said that affordable health care plays a significant role in the American Dream and is important for living constructive and inclusive spiritual values.
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When Nietzsche Rides the Service Elevator Too: Reflecting on Cathy McMorris-Rodgers’ MLK Speech

Elevators, like the well from which Jesus drew water with the Samaritan woman, are compelling venues for conversation. Don’t you think?
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Spokane rally calls for “health care for all”

More than 200 people crowded into Hamilton Studio Jan. 15 for a rally on health care, one of a series of events held across the country by members of the group Our Revolution.
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Brief: Hobby Lobby wins preliminary injunction

Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. saw victory in federal court today when it was granted temporary exemption from the 2010 healthcare law that requires it offer workers insurance coverage for birth control.

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White House denies contraception exemption to private businesses

The Obama administration on Friday (June 28) issued final rules for religious groups for its controversial contraception mandate, maintaining its position on who qualifies for religious exemption and allowing no carve-outs for private business owners.

More than 60 lawsuits have been filed over the mandate, a part of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act that requires most employers to provide contraception at no cost to employees.

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