Current Events
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Hate Speech vs. Freedom of Speech: Why Accountability Matters
Discusses the distinction between free speech and hate speech, emphasizing the responsibility of professionals working with children to model respectful behavior. It highlights that while the government protects free speech, community standards may necessitate accountability for hate speech, stressing the importance of safeguarding children from harmful rhetoric.
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The Fire Charlie Sparked Will Not Go Out!
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🔦 Why the Silence?
Two Clay County Cases. Two Very Different Responses. One Big Question: Why? As TheBoldAdvocate, I’ve made it my mission to protect children, expose darkness, and demand accountability from adults who should protect the vulnerable. But recent revelations in Clay County, Florida, compel us to ask: When someone is accused of harming a child, why does…
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Predators in the Church: When Abusers Hide Behind Christianity
There are few things more repulsive than someone using faith as a shield to cover up their darkness. When we think of Christianity, we think of truth, righteousness, and protection for the vulnerable. But what happens when someone wears the title of ‘Christian’ while engaging in unspeakable harm? What happens when abusers and predators use…
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clay county schools: who is protecting our children?
There’s a heartbreaking truth that many current and former students in Clay County are carrying in silence. Some have bravely spoken out, while others say they just want to forget. Forget the abuse. Forget the trauma. Forget that the people who should have protected them didn’t. But forgetting does not heal wounds. Silence does not…
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When Advocacy Meets Harassment and Intimidation
My Experience at Kohl’s and What You Need to Know About Your Rights Advocacy isn’t always easy, and standing up for what’s right can sometimes lead to unexpected challenges. As a mother, child advocate, and aspiring investigative journalist, I recently had an unsettling encounter at a Kohl’s department store while questioning the safety of their…
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An OPC Church of … Criminals?
The Presbytery of the Southwest is facing a crucial decision that could have significant consequences for the entire denomination. More Than Redemption Church, led by a pastor with a history of child abuse, is seeking to become an OPC congregation, raising concerns about safety and accountability. Allowing convicted criminals, including sex offenders, to hold positions…