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Staying out of the fray – Jehovah’s Witnesses’ political neutrality

By By Chloe Kiple | December 12, 2017

Gun control. Fake news. Abortion. Healthcare. These buzzwords dominate headlines and incite strong reactions from both sides.

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A supporter of President Donald Trump argues with a Black Lives Matter protestor wearing a face mask at the state Capitol on Nov. 14.
Accused of spreading falsehoods, Trump activists say they’re not being accurately portrayed

Supporters of President Donald Trump, who have held rallies to protest the outcome of the November election, say there are false impressions of their motives. Elections officials and critics of their efforts, however, say they're spreading false information.

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