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Child Care Providers Kendall Hayes Ketaliah Brown

I Will Not Leave You Orphaned
Thank you, Jesus, for not leaving any of us orphaned, and for the mothering love we can all share with each other.
What Am I to Do with My Anger?
I don’t need to hear the news for the day. I’m still furious about yesterday. I can’t believe this is happening. Anger spurs my resistance, but faith requires meekness, not fury.
Always Sophia
Perhaps like me, you too need an image reminding us that our waiting on God is not in vain – even as the entire world watches and waits for the end of daily terrors.
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.

UCC continues to 'face the evil' in response to killings of Floyd, Arbery and others
An online vigil organized by United Church of Christ and other faith leaders in Minnesota on Thursday, May 28, was the latest in a series of UCC responses to the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.
UCC officers: Lynching Justice in America
Speak up. Stand up. Show up. The National Officers of the United Church of Christ call on the Church to challenge the evil of racism and the unjust killings of black men and women at the hands of police.
Come, Holy Spirit
As Christian churches prepare to celebrate the feast of Pentecost, unlike the disciples in Acts 2:1, we will not be “gathered in one place."
Conferences face complex decisions about annual meetings, a UCC institution
State laws. School schedules. Budgets. Board terms. With COVID-19 precautions preventing in-person gatherings, Conferences of the United Church of Christ have a lot to consider as they decide what to do about their annual meetings.
Death of George Floyd in police custody draws responses from UCC people of Minneapolis
Responding to Monday's violent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, local congregations of the United Church of Christ are calling for justice — by attending public demonstrations, writing letters, making phone calls, organizing an online vigil and posting a message on an electronic sign board on a busy street.

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.

Violence amid protests of George Floyd's killing spur National Guard call-ups
With violent protests against the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis continuing in cities across the U.S., local leaders are increasingly calling for the National Guard or military to intervene.
Despite furor, accountability lags for police. Here’s why it might change.
Former Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged with murder. What does data tell us about repercussions officers face after on-duty killings?
How long can Americans live in a state of emergency?
What constitutes an emergency and what becomes a new normal? That’s the question being weighed as the pandemic tests American civil liberties.
How faith and science support US public health care leaders
Amid tensions over the effect of public worship on public health, U.S. health care policy leaders share how their faith lifts them above the fray. A spiritual practice of helping others aligns with their professional scientific goals, they say.
Why Floyd death draws swift condemnation from police community
U.S. law enforcement officials often ask that people reserve judgment and stay calm when videos of police brutality surface. But the George Floyd case has drawn prompt denunciations from police chiefs across the nation.

Must-Reads Of The Week
KHN executive editor Damon Darlin wades through mounds of health care policy stories — so you don’t have to.
Lost On The Frontline
A nurse who planned to donate blood and plasma once he recovered. A hospital security guard who could be counted on for anything. A travelling nurse who asked his mom to send tamales. These are some of the people just added to “Lost on the Frontline,” a special series from The Guardian and KHN that […]
As COVID Cuts Deadly Path Through Indiana Prisons, Inmates Say Symptoms Ignored
Since the start of the pandemic, prisoners and their families have contradicted state officials about the conditions inside Indiana prisons. Many inmates report they've had no way to protect themselves from close contact with other inmates and staff members. They believe contracting the coronavirus is inevitable.
A Senator From Arizona Emerges As A Pharma Favorite
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has received almost $100,000 from drug companies in the current election cycle, a KHN analysis shows, one of the largest cash hauls in Congress. And it’s only her first term.
Hate Unmasked In America
As a journalist, she wrote during the winter about the hostility shown toward Asian Americans for wearing masks. In May, she got cursed at for not wearing a mask herself.

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Limits On Church Services During Pandemic
Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals in turning away the request from a pentecostal church in California.
In A Bone To Evangelicals, CDC Drops Warning About COVID-19 Risks In Choirs
The federal health agency backs off its guideline even though a single choir practice in Washington state infected 52 people and led to 2 deaths.
Some Say If Retail Stores Are Open, Churches Should Be Too. Here's Why It's Not So Simple.
As houses of worship reopen, health care workers weigh in on the risks of attending religious services while the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing.
Initially Denied Protection, Yemeni Men's Cases Reversed After HuffPost Investigation
The decisions could be life-changing for both men. They also demonstrate the unpredictability of the U.S. immigration system.
Trump’s New ‘Religious Freedom’ Adviser At USAID Once Called Islam A ‘Barbaric Cult’
Mark Kevin Lloyd has a history of making Islamophobic statements. Civil rights groups want him out.

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, […]

US Catholic bishops, Southern Baptists, grieve death of George Floyd, call for justice, condemn abuse of police power
(RNS) — Catholic and Southern Baptist leaders condemned the abuse of police power, call for racial healing, and pray that the family of George Floyd will find comfort. The post US Catholic bishops, Southern Baptists, grieve death of George Floyd, call for justice, condemn abuse of police power appeared first on Religion News Service.
How COVID-19 and the fight against Big Oil is reviving one Alaskan people's spiritual traditions
(RNS) — How indigenous women are leading the fight to protect one of North America’s last wild places, sparking a cultural and spiritual renaissance. The post How COVID-19 and the fight against Big Oil is reviving one Alaskan people's spiritual traditions appeared first on Religion News Service.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to limits on church services
(AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals in turning away a request from the South Bay United Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista, California. The post Supreme Court rejects challenge to limits on church services appeared first on Religion News Service.
Pope Francis to lead global prayer ceremony on eve of Pentecost
(RNS) — Faithful from five continents will join in prayers for the intercession of Mary for the end of the pandemic, emphasizing the global reach of the church. The post Pope Francis to lead global prayer ceremony on eve of Pentecost appeared first on Religion News Service.
Efrem Smith on the death of George Floyd and what divides white and black Christians
(RNS) — Too many white evangelicals are silent about the death of George Floyd and the racial divide of the American church. The post Efrem Smith on the death of George Floyd and what divides white and black Christians appeared first on Religion News Service.

Twitter Warns Trump Tweet Glorifies Violence as He Signs Executive Order to Weaken Social Media
As President Trump calls Minneapolis protesters "THUGS" and tweets, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts," Twitter flags the tweet with a warning it glorifies violence, just as Trump signs an executive order to punish social media companies for how they monitor content. "Trump has prospered through his use of social media and its attention-hoarding […]
As Pandemic Epicenter Shifts to Latin America, Gov'ts Use COVID-19 as Pretext for Police Repression
As the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic shifts to Latin America, so too has the use of COVID-19 as a pretext for police repression. "We're seeing that COVID-19, like other pandemics before it, magnifies structural discrimination. And sadly, it's often the most marginalized that are the first targets," says Louise Tillotson, co-author of a new […]
"It Was Murder": Minneapolis Demands Charges in Police Killing of George Floyd, Calls to Defund Cops
As thousands take to the streets of Minneapolis to protest against the police killing of George Floyd for the third night in a row, we go to Minneapolis to speak with City Councilmember Jeremiah Ellison. Police pointed an automatic rifle at his head in 2015 when he was peacefully protesting the police killing of another […]
Headlines for May 29, 2020
Protests Rage After Minneapolis Prosecutor Does Not Bring Charges Against Officers Who Killed George Floyd, Scores Tear-Gassed, Arrested as Protests Against George Floyd's Killing Spread to Other Cities, Twitter Flags Trump Tweet for Glorifying Violence After President Attacks Minnesota Protesters as "THUGS", Trump Executive Order Threatens to Punish Social Media Companies over Fact-Checking, U.S. Economy […]
"Fight Back!": ACT UP Members & Tony Kushner Remember Trailblazing AIDS Activist Larry Kramer
We discuss the life and legacy of Larry Kramer, the legendary writer and trailblazing activist in the fight against AIDS, who has died at the age of 84. Kramer helped start Gay Men's Health Crisis and ACT UP to demand life-saving drugs, and faced off with Dr. Anthony Fauci before the two became friends. Many […]

Fresh Air Weekend: Comic Hannah Gadsby; Behind The Edward Snowden Story
Gadsby says being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder helped her "be kinder" to herself. Maureen Corrigan reviews St. Christopher on Pluto. Barton Gellman discusses reporting of the Snowden story.
Margo Price Sings About The Heartache And Beauty Of Small-Town America
Growing up in Aledo, Ill., the singer-songwriter longed to live somewhere "more romantic." Then she moved away: "Now, when I go back, I see the beauty in it," she says. Originally broadcast in 2017.
Remembering Pioneering AIDS Activist Larry Kramer
Kramer, who died May 27, was an early advocate for aggressive research into the HIV virus. He co-founded both the Gay Men's Health Crisis and the protest group ACT UP. Originally broadcast in 1992.
Did They Or Didn't They? 'Quiz' Centers On 2 Accused Game Show Cheats
A limited series premiering on AMC deftly sketches the portrait of a married couple who get put on trial for cheating to win the top prize on the British version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Reckoning With The Dead: Journalist Goes Inside An NYC COVID-19 Disaster Morgue
Time magazine reporter W.J. Hennigan embedded with workers responsible for caring for the bodies of some 20,000 New Yorkers who have died from COVID-19. "It's a haunting thing," he says.

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Coronavirus Limits on Church Services
California restricting churches to 25% capacity or less than 100 worshipers “appear[s] consistent” with First Amendment, wrote Chief Justice John Roberts. A divided US Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the […]
Leaning into Grief
We acknowledge that the meaning of our deepest experiences is often hidden from our eyes. John 11 is one of the more emotional windows into the ministry of Jesus. In this chapter, Jesus confront grief, and in the process, teaches us valuable lessons. Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus, send word to Jesus that […]
The Revolution Will Not Be Videoed
What Paul and Silas might have said about George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and and and … For many of us, anger, sadness, frustration, and fatigue are not episodic responses but chronic conditions. In recent days we’ve all seen, heard, and read of the lynching of Ahmaud Arbery, the shooting of Breonna […]
An Appeal Letter to Governor Pritzker from Illinois Faith Leaders and Churches
Governors care about the people; so do church leaders. We need to work together. May 27, 2020 Dear Governor Pritzker, On behalf of clergy and religious congregations across the State of Illinois, we the undersigned wish to express our deep gratitude for your thoughtful and energetic leadership during the crisis in which our State is […]
Vulnerable Gulf Migrants Offered ‘God’s Karuna’ in Bible Society Outreach
In prayer, aid, and employment, Christian ministries struggle to adapt to the new coronavirus norms. There is no social distancing in a labor camp. Living in cramped conditions, sometimes 10 to a room, migrant workers in the Gulf are widely considered among the international communities most vulnerable to the new coronavirus. Seeking a share of […]

Keep Politics Out of Reopening Houses of Worship
A rabbi and an observant Catholic agree that much as they prefer congregating with others to pray, they will not do so until it is deemed safe. Also: A tale of two bridges.
Ravi Zacharias, Preacher Who Used Reason to Defend Faith, Dies at 74
He practiced an intellectual form of Christian theology called apologetics and sought to “connect the gospel with the life of the mind.”
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.

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 Conferences Offer Guidance for "Reopening" Decisions
United Church of Christ regional leaders have begun releasing recommendations to local churches about eventually reopening, as states around the country phase in a return to activities shuttered by COVID-19. These pandemic protocols offer congregations guidelines for deciding about when to return to in-person gatherings as areas of the U.S. gradually come out from under […]
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.

DSPR COVID-19 Update
Written by Dr. Bernard Sabella, Executive SecretaryDepartment of Service for Palestinian RefugeesJerusalem, May 28, 2020 On Covid-19 it looks like some down trending in infections and speeding up of recoveries have occurred across the region. The relatively low mortality experienced in the countries where DSPR works is due according to analysts to ‘demographic good fortune’ […]
COVID-19 Testimonies from Ecuador
Hello to all my dearest friends in Global Ministries: I am Blanca Puma, the Executive Director of FEDICE, Ecumenical Foundation for Integral Development, Training, and Education. On behalf of our brothers and sisters from the communities where FEDICE works, I want to send you our greetings and gratitude to all of you.
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.

Some of those temporary layoffs might become permanent
More than 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment insurance since mid-March. Many of them told the Labor Department that they considered their layoffs “temporary,” that they’d been furloughed and would be back at work at some point. But “some point” seems to be dragging on, and coming back from layoffs might not happen at […]
Why so many women are losing their jobs
Another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance this week. About 55% of the people who lost their jobs last month are women, which is a contrast from the last financial crisis. Today, we’ll look at the dynamics playing out now and why benefits have been historically hard for people to get. Plus: life on […]
How to reopen colleges
Most colleges in the U.S. have been shut down for months in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. But NYU’s campus in Shanghai could provide an example of how to reopen mid-pandemic. Today, we take you there. Plus: the PPP extension, a literal economic slowdown and how breweries are adapting to social distancing.
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 […]

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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2019 Unity Campaign
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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.

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Limits On Church Services During Pandemic
Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals in turning away the request from a pentecostal church in California.
In A Bone To Evangelicals, CDC Drops Warning About COVID-19 Risks In Choirs
The federal health agency backs off its guideline even though a single choir practice in Washington state infected 52 people and led to 2 deaths.
Some Say If Retail Stores Are Open, Churches Should Be Too. Here's Why It's Not So Simple.
As houses of worship reopen, health care workers weigh in on the risks of attending religious services while the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing.
Initially Denied Protection, Yemeni Men's Cases Reversed After HuffPost Investigation
The decisions could be life-changing for both men. They also demonstrate the unpredictability of the U.S. immigration system.
Trump’s New ‘Religious Freedom’ Adviser At USAID Once Called Islam A ‘Barbaric Cult’
Mark Kevin Lloyd has a history of making Islamophobic statements. Civil rights groups want him out.