Stephan Jones recalls Jonestown past and family burden
In a candid Chicago Tribune piece Stephan Jones talks about living with his father Rev. Jim Jones and the Jonestown tragedy. He rejects hiding his identity, describes workplace stigma, and explains why he speaks out to show what kind of people were in Jonestown and the impact of the massacre.
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Peoples Temple
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Born again gym found guilty of religious discrimination
A Minnesota hearing found Sports and Health Clubs Inc. guilty of religious discrimination in hiring, firing and promoting. Ten of eleven complainants, including former employees and applicants, will receive damages at a future hearing. The firm argued constitutional protections for a Christ-oriented climate.
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Richard Luus
State Department of Human Rights
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Arthur Owens
Sanctuary movement faces arrests along U S Mexico border
Sanctuary workers and supporters say federal authorities are targeting activists aiding Salvadoran refugees. Eight related arrests in Texas and Arizona over three months include a conspiracy charge against church worker Stacy Lynn Merrit. Government officials call sheltering illegal aliens unlawful. activists frame actions as enforcing refugee protection.
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