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Treasurer Gail Martin

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Time for Discernment
With so many competing claims, it’s often hard to tell who’s fake and who’s factual. To arrive at truth, we must be prepared to question and investigate what our leaders tell us.
Therefore...
How do we know how to act when everything we counted on seems to be over? First Peter recommends exercising self-control, remaining clear-headed, and serving people in need.
Why Bother?
Sometimes we do too much. Sometimes we do too little. When Covid-19 is but a faint memory, I wonder what story we will tell about ourselves.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G
This is not the moment, if there ever was one, to prove anything to anyone. It’s a time to be real, and to let that be the good thing it is.
God Is Still Sleeping
If rest is so holy and if God has rested since the dawn of Creation, should I worry that God will sleep through my own storms and ignore my pleas for help?

Maryland church partners with local restaurants to feed community health care workers
A UCC congregation in Maryland that decided it wanted to give back to others during this time of a pandemic is making an impact in its community every week, feeding health care workers on the front lines.
Pandemic grants for churches added to UCC National Setting COVID-19 relief response
The United Church of Christ national officers are offering $2.6 million in COVID-19 relief to churches and Conferences — $1.5 million in loans and another $1.1 million in micro grants, which will be available by an application process that begins June 1.
Death of Ahmaud Arbery to be subject of national UCC Zoom event May 31
With racial tensions escalating in a U.S. presidential election year, a prominent United Church of Christ pastor who has described the death of jogger Ahmaud Arbery as a lynching will join panelists in a national online conversation on Sunday, May 31, about how Christians "can be actively involved in dismantling racism."
Poor People’s Campaign ‘cannot be silent,’ even as June 20 march moves online
The COVID-19 pandemic, from its beginning, has amplified racial, economic and health disparities in America, exposing the existing crisis of poverty and systemic racism. The Poor People’s Campaign has long been mobilizing to reveal and eliminate those disparities in the quest for a just world for all. But because of the coronavirus, its planned June […]
Commentary: Disabilities Pandemic
My father, Herbert Henry Griffith, grew up in rural Missouri and attended children’s Sunday school at the little white clapboard church just down the dirt road from the family farmhouse.

American Jesus
What would it mean for Christians to find their identity in Christ with an understanding of Christ’s lowliness?
Sidewalk Angels
There have been instances when I have encountered “challenges” and no “sidewalk angel” has appeared. This time one did.
You Too
You touched without permission. You silenced with intention. You were the problem. You are the problem.
Ready, Willing and Able for Peace
When the President told the United Nations that the United States was “ready, willing and able” for such destruction, he meant my husband.
The Lie of White Supremacy
White supremacy is a lie. It prompts us to indulge the theologically, socially, and economically unjustifiable.

As Georgia reopens, is it creating a model for America?
Georgia’s rapid reopening one month ago had many officials predicting a new spike in cases. So far that hasn’t happened.
Atlanta leads with two female contenders for Biden's VP
Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Abrams – the Atlanta mayor and the former Georgia governor candidate – are top contenders in Joe Biden's list of potential running mates. It's "inspiring" to watch "two black women from the South be elevated," said state party chairwoman.
Lessons from 2008: How far should federal aid go?
Congress wrestles with how to shape the country’s post-pandemic future, while avoiding mistakes of past federal bailouts.
Opera al fresco: How a Seattle singer shares his gift during COVID-19
Seattle Opera tenor Stephen Wall's at-home concerts are one more example of artists getting creative to share their gifts amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
No longer isolated: Volunteers reach out with a phone call
With a simple phone call, programs across the U.S. offer older adults social outlets. It's going so well, some cities may make the outreach permanent.

‘An Arm And A Leg’: Tips For Surviving COVID With Your Financial Health Intact
After being sick with COVID-19, missing weeks of work and pay, this podcast listener has a great story and some advice for us all.
Bringing ‘Poogie’ Home: Hospice In The Time Of COVID-19
One family took up the challenge of taking their mother, who had serious medical problems and the coronavirus, from the hospital to die at home. But because of the risk of infection, home hospice can be a daunting experience.
‘We Miss Them All So Much’: Grandparents Ache As The COVID Exile Grinds On
The pandemic has forced millions of families to weigh the risks of vulnerable grandparents getting too close to their beloved grandchildren — against the heartache of staying away.
COVID-Like Cough Sent Him To ER — Where He Got A $3,278 Bill
A dad in Denver tried to do everything right when COVID symptoms surfaced. Still, he ended up with a huge bill from an insurer that had said it waived cost sharing for coronavirus treatment. What gives?
Must-Reads Of The Week
KHN executive editor Damon Darlin wades through mounds of health care policy stories — so you don’t have to.

Prince William Makes Guest Appearance On Virtual Church Service To Discuss Mental Health
"It's OK to not feel OK," the Duke of Cambridge said in a message to encourage people to care for their mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Drive-Thrus And Drive-Ins: Muslim Americans Celebrate Eid Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
Despite the lockdown, Muslims across the country find ways to celebrate the holiday marking the end of Ramadan.
Washington Bishops Continue To Suspend Masses Out Of 'Respect For Human Life'
The statement doesn't put the best light on Donald Trump's demand that all houses of worship be re-opened "right now" amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Fox News' Judge Napolitano Says Trump Has No Power To Override Governors On Churches
The president “on his own ... is without authority to do that,” said the legal analyst.
Study: White Supremacist Groups Are ‘Thriving’ On Facebook, Despite Extremist Ban
With many Americans vulnerable to fascist ideologies during the pandemic, the study warns, Facebook could be fertile ground for recruitment.

Southern New England Conference Begins
The New SNEUCC.ORG Website The Southern New England Conference officially came into being with the New Year, and the change is becoming more and more visible. At the end of December, the Conference's Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office, establishing it as a nonprofit. On Jan. 1, employees of […]
Stories from 2019 from CT, MA, and RI
The year two thousand nineteen is over. The roman notation MMXIX has changed to simple MMXX for 2020. For the Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Conferences of the United Church of Christ, now referred to as the "historic" conferences, the long- anticipated formation of the Southern New England Conference is here. And with it, it […]
Be Prepared ... to be Flocked
The following is a message from Bridge Conference Minister the Rev. Don Remick: It’s Advent and Christmas is just ahead. And we’ll be moving quickly into the New Year. The New Year marks an historic moment as we launch our new Conference and our new way of being Conference. To mark this moment we will […]
Executive Conference Minister Position Description Finalized
By Tiffany Vail Associate Conference Minister for Communications The search committee for the first Executive Conference Minister for the Southern New England Conference has developed a position description - and it looks very different from those of traditional Conference Ministers. "This position is more like a University President," said Bridge Conference Minister Rev. Marilyn Kendrix, […]

Meet eight pastors who pushed to keep their churches open
(RNS) — How church leaders have fought back against government orders to restrict their gatherings. The post Meet eight pastors who pushed to keep their churches open appeared first on Religion News Service.
Uighur activists celebrate religious freedom agency’s first Uighur commissioner
(RNS) — Uighur activists say lawyer Nury Turkel’s appointment to USCIRF is a clear signal to the Chinese government that the U.S. government will not tolerate human rights violations in Xinjiang. The post Uighur activists celebrate religious freedom agency’s first Uighur commissioner appeared first on Religion News Service.
Breakaway Anglican group that left Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth wins property fight
(RNS) — The Texas ruling may be the first time that a breakaway diocese has prevailed in a legal fight over church property. The post Breakaway Anglican group that left Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth wins property fight appeared first on Religion News Service.
Death in the middle of death: On the execution of Walter Barton
(RNS) — The pandemic has caused us to rethink a lot of things, and one can only hope that executing people is one of the things we don’t want to return to. The post Death in the middle of death: On the execution of Walter Barton appeared first on Religion News Service.
9 million will die in coronavirus—worsened 'scandal of starvation' says Gospel for Asia
One trillion dollars' worth of food wasted globally each year, reveals new report for World Hunger Day, May 28 WILLS POINT, Texas — It’s estimated that nine million people will ... The post 9 million will die in coronavirus—worsened 'scandal of starvation' says Gospel for Asia appeared first on Religion News Service.

Stay Home, Stay Safe, Be Kind: What New Zealand Can Teach the World About Eliminating COVID-19
New Zealand implemented one of the earliest lockdowns and has largely succeeded in eliminating the coronavirus under the leadership of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Some of the country's success has been attributed to her leadership, trust in science, and clear communication during the crisis. We get an update from Michael Baker, professor of public health […]
Photojournalist Sebastião Salgado: Brazil’s Reckless COVID Response Threatens Indigenous Survival
As Brazil sees more than 800 deaths in 24 hours and nearly 400,000 confirmed cases, we look at COVID-19's devastating impact on Brazil's Indigenous peoples, who are dying at double the rate of the rest of the country. We speak with world-renowned Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Salgado, who wrote an open letter to right-wing President Jair […]
Headlines for May 26, 2020
U.S. Nears 100,000 Deaths from COVID-19 as Trump Shuns Face Masks, Goes After Democrats on Twitter, Trump Threatens to Pull RNC Out of North Carolina If Dem Governor Refuses to Allow Packed Crowds, Second Immigrant in ICE Jail Dies from COVID-19, U.S. to Deport Haitian Death Squad Leader and COVID-Positive Haitians Amid Pandemic, U.S. Restricts […]
Noam Chomsky on Trump's Disastrous Coronavirus Response, WHO, China, Gaza and Global Capitalism
How did the United States — the richest country in the world — become the worldwide epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, with one person dying of COVID-19 every 47 seconds? We spend the hour with Noam Chomsky, the world-renowned political dissident, linguist and author, discussing this unprecedented moment in history, and its political implications. Chomsky […]
Mike Davis: Workers Face "Sophie's Choice" Between Income & Health as 50 States Reopen Amid Pandemic
All 50 states will be at least partially reopened this Memorial Day weekend, as the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 outbreak tops 95,000 and some states prepare for a surge in cases. We're joined by historian and writer Mike Davis, who says in Jacobin that "Reopening the Economy Will Send Us to Hell."

Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Helped Comic Hannah Gadsby 'Be Kinder' To Herself
Growing up, the comic — known for her Nanette stand-up special — struggled to read social cues. She says her 2016 diagnosis "shifted the way that I understood myself." Her latest special is Douglas.
'St. Christopher On Pluto' Follows The Adventures Of 2 Friends In An Old Buick
Nancy McKinley mixes screwball humor with social criticism in a collection of interlocking stories about two women who work at a mall in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
How Winston Churchill Pulled Britain Through The Early Years Of WWII
In The Splendid And The Vile, author Erik Larson details the British prime minister's first year in office, during which England endured a Nazi bombing campaign. Originally broadcast March 30, 2020.
Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong Go 'Cheek To Cheek' On A 4-Disc Set
Fitzgerald's warm, yet ultra-cool voice was at the opposite pole of jazz singing from Armstrong's gravelly growl. There's absolutely no reason their voices should blend so effortlessly — but they do.
Fresh Air Weekend: Janelle Monáe; Meditation Strategies For The Pandemic
Monáe wants to represent the underdog — in music and onscreen. John Powers reviews a recently restored release of Toyko Godfathers. Dan Harris credits meditation with helping him work through anxiety.

Who Am I That I Should Lead?
Some people need warnings to avoid the spotlight. Others need encouragement to step up. O weak person, you who are both ashes of ashes and decaying of decaying, speak and write what you see and hear. But you are shy about speaking and simple in explaining and unskilled in writing those things. So speak and […]
Understanding, Engaging, and Deploying the Generations Present in Your Church, part 1
We can learn from different generations by knowing the important trends and distinctions of each. This is my first post of six dealing with generations. Let's start with a generational quiz. Can you name this show based on its opening song? "Here's a story, about a lovely lady." If you know this from childhood and […]
When Not Helping Hurts
We’ve long preached sustainable development over handouts. The pandemic forces us to change our approach—for now. The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating economic impact on people living in global poverty. We are in a moment that requires immediate, full-scale relief. Such a statement may come as a surprise to those who know me. As […]
Jesus’ Re-Shaping of a Post-Pandemic Church
So, now what? For many, the fruit of this pandemic has been troubling, confusing, and spiritually disorienting. But not for all. For some, this season of cultural turbulence has brought greater clarity to their spiritual intuition. They’ve witnessed many moorings of tradition exposed as skimpy vestiges that could not possibly survive this test. They’ve watched […]
Trump, Governors & Churches: We Need Communication & Collaboration
We don't want to rush ahead of the governor, but there is a significant and growing angst among many church attenders and many church leaders. In a press conference today President Trump called churches, synagogues, and mosques all "essential services" and called on governors to reopen them "right now." Where I live, Illinois Governor Pritzker […]

Push to Reopen Houses of Worship in Europe and Mideast Brings Perils and Tensions
In Germany, 40 new cases were confirmed among the faithful in Frankfurt. France restarted church services this weekend. And protesters in the West Bank demanded that mosques reopen for the Eid holiday.
Firing a Salvo in Culture Wars, Trump Pushes for Churches to Reopen
President Trump threatened to overrule states that refuse to open places of worship. The White House could not explain how he has that power, and legal experts said he did not have such authority.
‘We Need More Prayer,’ Trump Says, Calling Houses of Worship ‘Essential’
President Trump urged governors to reopen houses of worship immediately, saying he would override them if they did not. His authority to do so is unclear.
Can You Gather With God Over Zoom?
Quakerism goes virtual, offering an intimate window into silent worship.
‘I Believed That I Would See Her Again’
A Christian theologian recounts how her mother’s death affirmed her faith and belief in the afterlife.

How Pew Research Center is covering COVID-19
We're committed to informing the public with facts about the far-reaching impact that this global pandemic is having on our society. The post How Pew Research Center is covering COVID-19 appeared first on Pew Research Center.
7 Questions on the Daily Impact of the Coronavirus
The Pew Research Center’s Claudia Deane summarized recent survey findings, including Americans’ views of the impact on their daily life, their concerns about the economy, and trust levels in government and the health system on the After The Fact podcast from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The post 7 Questions on the Daily Impact of the […]
The State of Trust, Facts, and Democracy
Michael Dimock, president of the Pew Research Center, spoke about the latest research on trust, facts, and democracy in America on the After The Fact podcast from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The post The State of Trust, Facts, and Democracy appeared first on Pew Research Center.
How Pew Research Center is approaching the 2020 election
As 2020 approaches, here’s a preview of how the Center is approaching the election, both in terms of how we plan to conduct surveys and other studies and what we plan to explore. The post How Pew Research Center is approaching the 2020 election appeared first on Pew Research Center.
5 facts about public opinion in Spain as its election nears
Spaniards head to the polls on Sunday for Spain’s fourth election in as many years. The election comes as the Spanish public is especially pessimistic, harbors strong doubts about democracy, and is concerned about inequality, their children’s financial future and the availability of well-paying jobs. That said, overall sentiment about the economy has rebounded in […]

UCC Announces COVID-19 Financial Aid for Conferences, Churches, Authorized Ministers
The United Church of Christ National Setting is offering financial assistance to local churches, conferences and authorized ministers whose ministries have been challenged by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The grant application process opens June 1.
Response to other disasters during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 doesn’t give other disasters a holiday. To the contrary, it complicates immediate response as evacuees and volunteers who come to help them struggle to “social distance” in food lines and shelters, including the thousands who right now are fleeing flooding and two dam breaches in Michigan, wildfires in Florida, and Cyclone Amphan in eastern […]
Safety first before reopening, UCC leaders urge churches
Leadership of the Wider United Church of Christ is urging the denomination's congregations to "wait until ALL safety concerns have been addressed" before going back to meeting in person. "Please make every decision based on how it will affect the most vulnerable among you," they write in their pastoral letter.
UCC Disaster Ministries grants COVID-19 relief funds to N.Y. Conference
United Church of Christ Disaster Ministries is contributing $25,000 to the UCC New York Conference for its work in the state hardest hit by novel coronavirus pandemic. This grant is the first in an unfolding multi-agency program of response to COVID-19.

CCDB Situation Report on Cyclone Amphan
May 22, 2020 From Global Ministries partner, the Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh. The cyclone ‘Amphan’ made the land depression over Rajshahi region moved slightly northwestward, weakened into a well-marked low first, and then into a low over Rajshahi-Dinajpur region. It is likely to move northwards further and become unimportant.
Pray for the victims of super cyclone Amphan
A severe cyclonic storm Amphan has hit the Indian state of West Bengal and Bangladesh yesterday, causing massive destruction of the homes of millions of people besides uprooting trees and damaging much of the infrastructure.
Bombay Urban Industrial League for Development (BUILD) Update
Bombay Urban Industrial League for Development (BUILD) is an organization that works tirelessly for the “pavement dwellers” in and around Mumbai. This is their target population even when there is no pandemic.
Ten Theological Theses on COVID-19 in Africa - All Africa Conference of Churches
From the All Africa Conference of Churches Preamble Theology is God-talk. How we speak about God in relation to every aspect of life determines whether or not we live and act according to our faith. The integrity and relevance of our faith therefore rests on how we speak about God in every situation. In these […]

Can we have a 4-day workweek every week?
Some companies have been experimenting with the four-day workweek to improve productivity and morale. Will the coronavirus pandemic finally push more workplaces to make the switch? Plus: what it’s like to quarantine in an RV, and will Q3 be the “fastest-growing quarter in U.S. history”?
As states reopen, which rules apply to which businesses?
States — and counties within those states — are reopening at different stages with different rules and guidelines. Business owners are navigating the uncertainty around those rules as they try to determine which apply to their businesses. A bar owner in Boise, Idaho, thought she might be able to reopen, but realized her bar doesn’t […]
8 weeks after the CARES Act… how are we doing?
It’s been about two months since Congress passed the big coronavirus relief bill, and 10 weeks since President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency. We’ll talk with some of our contributors and historians about the state of the economy and the historical context. Plus: China abandons GDP targets, Americans settle into working from home […]
How to read those unemployment numbers
Another 2.4 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week. That’s down from the week before, but still about the population of Houston. There are two ways the government measures joblessness in this country, and it’s important to keep an eye on both. We’ll explain. Plus: how emerging markets are faring in this crisis, why […]
What will dining out look like post-COVID?
Restaurants, already operating on thin margins, have to balance keeping customers safe and making them feel safe, while trying to restore some normalcy. Today, we look at how one Atlanta Vietnamese spot is doing it. Plus: How Americans spent their relief checks, the coming wave of farm bankruptcies and the fight over hazard pay.

United but Not Uniform: Finding Faith at the Women’s Convention
Thousands of women gathered in Detroit over Halloween weekend for the Women’s Convention, a conference meant to build upon the energy of January’s Women’s March—the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. Our Women and Girls Campaign Associate Jenna Barnett attended the gathering to learn what role faith played in this Convention. She was surprised by what […]
Black and DACAmented in the U.S.
With the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in limbo, our Associate Web Editor Dhanya Addanki talked to Patrice Lawrence and Mwewa Sumbwe of the UndocuBlack Network about what the end of DACA could mean. This network was founded by undocumented black immigrants who wanted to center the voices of black undocumented people that […]
Can Virtual Reality Rescue Humanity?
Video games have long been dismissed from mainstream audiences as shallow or immature, but can they be something more? Our multimedia editor JP Keenan traveled to the "Games For Change" festival to talk with game designers about the power of "empathy games" and learn about future of virtual reality to see if it's the game […]
How These Christian Activists Are Putting the Death Penalty on Trial
In January 2017, 18 anti-death penalty activists were arrested and taken to jail for protesting against the death penalty on the steps of the supreme court. On this episode, our Associate Web Editor, @dhanyaddanki, talks to three of the 18 arrested death penalty abolitionists about why they fight against capital punishment. @ShaneClaiborne, Derrick Wayne Jamison, and SueZann […]
You Can’t Mute All the Trolls: How to Be a Journalist in 2017
On today's episode, our deputy web editor @chwoodiwiss chats with with journalists @sullivanamy, @dawn_cherie, and @ayshabkhan about something journos usually don’t like talking about: when doing our job becomes too much. We discuss the public's rising suspicion of journalism, dealing with traumatic images, fending off Twitter hate, and—whew—why we still love the work. For more, read our companion piece in […]

Letters to the Editor (Resurrecting this Historical Section): Redefining Anthropology?
Editor’s Note The lifeblood of science and social science is competition among ideas in healthy debate testing scholarly standards and findings. In recent years, as standards have begun to disappear in social science and as journals begin to advocate for doctrine in place of social science and discipline, the opportunity to challenge colleagues (and editors) […]
Returning Discipline to the Discipline: A Model Procedure for Reviews in Anthropology, Social Sciences, and Other Related Disciplines
This piece uses participant observation of and research into disciplinary procedures to reveal that review policies in anthropology, other ‘social sciences’, and related disciplines have become arbitrary and politicised with little to protect professional standards of a discipline and to avoid conflicts of interest that prejudice scholarship. To address the problem, this piece takes the […]
The Nonsense and Non-Science of Political Science: A Politically Incorrect View of ‘Poly-T(r)ic(k)s’
The purpose of this short essay is to highlight the failures in contemporary Political Science by sketching a small model of what the discipline would look like if it were in fact a “discipline” driven by scientific questions and methods responsive to public benefit rather than to indoctrination and control. Rather than simply accept, on […]
An International Legal Scholar’s View on “Is Economics in Violation of International Law? Remaking Economics as a Social Science”
An Ecological Economist’s View on “Is Economics in Violation of International Law? Remaking Economics as a Social Science”
Introduction Is mainstream economics with its many theories and recommendations compatible with international law, such as the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP, 2007) or the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development of 1992 (UN Rio Declaration, 1992)? Are globally renowned universities teaching economics in ways that violate international law? Can […]

Important COVID-19 Update
The Coalition’s Client Services Office will be closed until the State of Emergency is lifted. Anyone needing assistance may call 240-446-9649 to inquire about Religious Coalition service availability. Emergency Financial Services will remain intact throughout the COVID-19 crisis. However, due to the halt of utility terminations and rent evictions, these services are currently provided on […]
Important COVID-19 Information
The Coalition’s Client Services Office will be closed until the State of Emergency is lifted. Clients can still access emergency financial services by calling 240-446-9649. Email questions or concerns at info@rcehn.org. The Alan P. Linton individual shelter will continue to operate as normal, on a first come, first serve basis. Those who are utilizing the […]
Newsletter: Winter 2020
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It’s A Wonderful Life
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2019 Unity Campaign
2019 Unity Campaign: September 11-22 2019 Click Here to Make A On-Line Donation to this year’s campaign Why Is The Unity Campaign So Important? Our Goal is $30,000- Your gift will be boosted by matching funds The post 2019 Unity Campaign appeared first on The Religious Coalition.

Black imprisonment rate in the U.S. has fallen by a third since 2006
There were 1,501 black prisoners for every 100,000 black adults in 2018, down sharply from 2,261 black inmates per 100,000 black adults in 2006. The post Black imprisonment rate in the U.S. has fallen by a third since 2006 appeared first on Pew Research Center.
About half of Americans are OK with DNA testing companies sharing user data with law enforcement
The use of at-home DNA testing kits has raised concerns about whether consumers are comfortable with the use of their data by police. The post About half of Americans are OK with DNA testing companies sharing user data with law enforcement appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Four-in-ten U.S. drug arrests in 2018 were for marijuana offenses – mostly possession
Police officers in the United States still make more arrests for marijuana offenses than for any other drug, according to FBI data. The post Four-in-ten U.S. drug arrests in 2018 were for marijuana offenses – mostly possession appeared first on Pew Research Center.
5 facts about crime in the U.S.
Both violent and property crime in the U.S. have declined over the long term, but Americans regularly say crime is up. The post 5 facts about crime in the U.S. appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Far more immigration cases are being prosecuted criminally under Trump administration
The first full fiscal year of the Trump administration saw large increases in the number of people arrested and criminally prosecuted for immigration offenses. The post Far more immigration cases are being prosecuted criminally under Trump administration appeared first on Pew Research Center.

PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split in the Orthodox Church
The Orthodox Church in Ukraine has been under the authority of Moscow since 1686. Until the 2014 war with Russia, that situation bothered few. Now a growing number of congregations, approximately 500 so far, have joined a new independent Ukrainian … More → The post PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split […]
PBS NewsHour: Following Father Theodore Hesburgh through Civil Rights era
The new documentary, “Hesburgh,” explores the life of Father Theodore Hesburgh, who served as a long-time president of the University of Notre Dame and is recognized now as one of the most important civic and educational leaders of the 20th … More → The post PBS NewsHour: Following Father Theodore Hesburgh through Civil Rights era […]
VIDEO: California’s first Muslim judge on faith and public service
Justice Halim Dhanidina was recently elevated to California’s Courts of Appeal, making him the state’s most senior judge of Muslim faith. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent David Tereshchuk talks with Dhanidina about engaging with supporters and critics alike, and setting an … More → The post VIDEO: California’s first Muslim judge on faith and public service […]
America’s Foremost Muslim Judge
America’s Foremost Muslim Judge By David Tereshchuk It wasn’t exactly a surprise for Halim Dhanidina to get a call in 2012 from California Governor Jerry Brown’s office saying he’d been picked to serve as a judge on the state’s Superior … More → The post America’s Foremost Muslim Judge appeared first on Religion & Ethics […]
The relationship between science and religion
The friction between science and religion goes back centuries. While the conflict often lies in beliefs and research, the common ground between the two is sometimes left unexplored. Researchers dive deeper into this debate. The post The relationship between science and religion appeared first on Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.

Prince William Makes Guest Appearance On Virtual Church Service To Discuss Mental Health
"It's OK to not feel OK," the Duke of Cambridge said in a message to encourage people to care for their mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Drive-Thrus And Drive-Ins: Muslim Americans Celebrate Eid Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
Despite the lockdown, Muslims across the country find ways to celebrate the holiday marking the end of Ramadan.
Washington Bishops Continue To Suspend Masses Out Of 'Respect For Human Life'
The statement doesn't put the best light on Donald Trump's demand that all houses of worship be re-opened "right now" amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Fox News' Judge Napolitano Says Trump Has No Power To Override Governors On Churches
The president “on his own ... is without authority to do that,” said the legal analyst.
Study: White Supremacist Groups Are ‘Thriving’ On Facebook, Despite Extremist Ban
With many Americans vulnerable to fascist ideologies during the pandemic, the study warns, Facebook could be fertile ground for recruitment.