UCC HIDDEN HISTORIES

The United Church of Christ has a long history in Connecticut and the United States. If you want to know more about our historical origins, click here .

Ministers All of us

Pastor Rev. Cleo Graham

Deacon Chairperson Charron Stoddart

Moderator Min. Patricia Hollis

Minister of Music Wayne Dixon

Secretary Patricia Gray

Sound Technician Bruce MacCullagh

Treasurer Gail Martin

Sexton Thomas Best

Child Care Providers Kendall Hayes &

Ketaliah Brown

Holy Dysfunction
God enters the world in infinite ways. For Christians, the most important way was through a blended, non-traditional family with very imperfect ancestors.
Turn on the Lamps
We want a glimpse of the face of God, reassuring us that we are not alone, that the cycle of death and rebirth has not stalled but will continue.
With or From?
Invasive species tend to take over and cause all kinds of problems, and there’s no species more invasive than humans. We’ve left no corner of the planet untouched.
Delights of Discipline
‘Discipline’ can be overused when it comes from a disciplinarian with an axe to grind. But discipline – the steady practices of disciples – can lead to wonders, too.
Advent’s Thirst
A week before Christmas, we may know the psalmist’s thirst. We may feel their loneliness. If that’s true for you, take time to drink and drink and drink in the river of God’s love.

Church leaders affirm same-sex foster parents in wake of Supreme Court decision
Leaders of United Church of Christ ministries responded June 17 to that day’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a case concerning the right of same-sex couples to be foster parents. In Fulton v. Philadelphia, the court ruled that the city… The post Church leaders affirm same-sex foster parents in wake of Supreme Court decision appeared […]
D.C.-area couple delivers olive oil, which supports Palestinian fair trade farmers, to Cleveland
A silver Prius pulled up in front of the United Church of Christ Church House on Monday, June 14, carrying precious cargo. Thirteen liters of Palestinian olive oil was hand delivered to a small contingent of the national staff for… The post D.C.-area couple delivers olive oil, which supports Palestinian fair trade farmers, to Cleveland […]
Three Juneteenth celebrations to ‘mark freedom for all Americans’
On the Fourth of July, the United States celebrates freedom from British rule. On June 19, Juneteenth celebrates freedom for all Americans. This year, the United Church of Christ is marking Juneteenth with three consecutive celebrations. On June 19, 1865,… The post Three Juneteenth celebrations to ‘mark freedom for all Americans’ appeared first on United […]
Advocates ask Synod to back ban on conversion therapy and its ‘demonstrable harm’
The 2021 General Synod of the United Church of Christ, meeting July 11-18, will consider 11 resolutions and several bylaw changes. This is one in a series of articles about them. Readers can view an initial summary here and find… The post Advocates ask Synod to back ban on conversion therapy and its ‘demonstrable harm’ […]
Two ministries name recipient of new one-year fellowship
Former Council for Health and Human Service Ministries Scholar Essence Ellis has been named the first-ever recipient of the CHHSM and Justice and Local Church Ministries United Church of Christ Fellowship. The program was created by CHHSM and JLCM to… The post Two ministries name recipient of new one-year fellowship appeared first on United Church […]

Strict Trump-era rules for migrants fleeing violence reversed
The U.S. government ended Trump administration policies that made it harder for migrants to gain asylum based on domestic or gang violence. The move, lauded by immigration advocates, comes as high numbers of migrants arrive on the U.S. southern border.
In LGBTQ foster care case, Supreme Court backs religious rights
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court voted unanimously to embrace religious rights over LGBTQ rights in favor of Catholic Social Services. The organization refuses to place children in foster care with same-sex couples.
'An uprising': Youth activists bring digital rights to forefront
A new youth group known as Encode Justice seeks to stir an “uprising for technology and algorithmic justice,” according to founder Sneha Revanur. The group’s goals range from fighting racially biased algorithms to protecting privacy rights.
Supreme Court blocks third challenge to Affordable Care Act
The Supreme Court dismissed the third case to oppose “Obamacare” since its enactment over a decade ago. The Biden administration estimates 31 million individuals are insured under the health care law known as the Affordable Care Act.
Juneteenth and the belated message of emancipation
Juneteenth, recognized on June 19, celebrates the end of slavery in all parts of the Confederacy and is the first new federal holiday in nearly 40 years.

Supreme Court Declines to Overturn ACA — Again
Justices rule that Republican state officials and individuals did not have standing when they brought a suit arguing that a change in the tax penalty for not having insurance invalidated the historic health care law.
Not All Experts Are Ready to Vaccinate Kids Against Covid
Rare reports of minor heart damage have convinced some scientists that further study is needed before racing to extend covid shots to more children.
Device Makers Have Funneled Billions to Orthopedic Surgeons Who Use Their Products
Federal officials say that some of the money changing hands has corrupted doctors and endangered patients.
It’s About to Get Tougher for Transgender People in Montana to Amend Birth Certificates
It will soon take a court order to change one’s gender on a Montana birth certificate. Montana health officials are seeking comment on proposed rules for a law that would affect dozens of people each year.
Unvaccinated, Homebound and Now Hospitalized With Covid in New York City
Across the country, doctors report that those hospitalized with covid now are largely unvaccinated. New York City lags the rest of the nation in vaccinating people 65 and older, and its efforts to reach the homebound and disabled have been late in coming and disorganized.

Supreme Court Backs Anti-Gay Catholic Agency In Philly Foster Care Case
The ruling has broader implications for allowing taxpayer-funded groups, such as foster care and homeless services, to deny help based on “religious freedom.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene Visits Holocaust Museum To Remind Herself That Genocide Is Bad
The Georgia Republican's comments came after intense bipartisan backlash for her efforts to compare pandemic-era public health guidelines to the Holocaust.
An Arab Muslim And His Gay Sibling Make Peace In Powerful Short Film
Filmmaker Mike Mosallam's "Brothers" offers a healing message about familial relationships. It's due out June 16 in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month.
Key House Dem Demands Answers About Prominent White Nationalist In The Air Force
Months after a HuffPost investigation revealed that Shawn McCaffrey graduated boot camp, Rep. Jackie Speier wants to know why he is still in the military.
Senate Confirms First-Ever Muslim American Federal Judge
Zahid Quraishi, 46, now holds a lifetime seat on a U.S. district court in New Jersey.

Youth Express Theology In Six Words
Can you define your faith in six words? SNEUCC Confirmation Students rose to the challenge at the recent Confirmation Enrichment program sponsored the Faith Formation Team. The fourth in a series called Nurturing Faith, this session focused on United Church of Christ values and beliefs. Dave and Becky Stambaugh of the Greens Farms Church of […]
Summer Mission Work Meets Youth @ Synod
Rev. Jennie Valentine had a brilliant idea for a Covid work-around for her youth ministry program in Sandwich, MA. When the pandemic restricted plans for summer travel for mission work, this SNEUCC pastor shifted gears and began to organize a local service-learning option that also includes a connection to the UCC General Synod. This year, […]
Youth @ Synod Serves as a Stepping Stone to Leadership
This summer the United Church of Christ will host a virtual General Synod gathering on July 11-18. Delegates from all over the country will convene for worship and discussion of resolutions. Planners have also been busy preparing special parallel programs for youth and young adults. Youth @ Synod is a life-changing experience of the wider church […]
Delegate Counts Will Change for Some Churches
Delegates from all three conferences at the November Annual Meeting. The formation of the Southern New England Conference is bringing about a lot of changes, and one may be how many delegates churches should be electing to attend Annual Meeting. According to the bylaws of the new Conference, churches with between 0 and 300 members […]

Catholic sculptor wishes to restore Catholic credibility amid modern evils
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — From Dante’s Inferno to human trafficking, a Catholic sculptor reminds the faithful that evil is real. The post Catholic sculptor wishes to restore Catholic credibility amid modern evils appeared first on Religion News Service.
Catholic House Democrats prepare to send bishops ‘statement of principles’ on Communion vote
(RNS) — The vote alone will likely have implications for both the American church and President Joe Biden, a Catholic. The post Catholic House Democrats prepare to send bishops ‘statement of principles’ on Communion vote appeared first on Religion News Service.
Boris Johnson and Britain are having their own Catholic crisis
LONDON (RNS) — ‘Appointment as prime minister is the completion of the Catholic stealth minority’s rise to influence,’ said one historian. The post Boris Johnson and Britain are having their own Catholic crisis appeared first on Religion News Service.
How Israel’s missing constitution deepens divisions between Jews and with Arabs
(The Conversation) — Governed by a changeable body of 'basic laws,' Israel never settled basic questions like the rights of religious minorities. These destabilizing issues will continue to fester under a new government. The post How Israel’s missing constitution deepens divisions between Jews and with Arabs appeared first on Religion News Service.
Baker fined for refusing to make transgender transition cake
DENVER (AP) — While Jack Phillips said he could not make the cake because of its message, the judge said the case was about a refusal to sell a product, not compelled speech. The post Baker fined for refusing to make transgender transition cake appeared first on Religion News Service.

Heated NYC Mayoral Primary Race Enters Final Days; City Uses Ranked-Choice Voting for First Time
Early voting is underway in a historic New York City Democratic primary election for mayor, 35 City Council seats and several other key races. For the first time in almost a century, New Yorkers will use ranked-choice voting, which allows them to choose up to five candidates in order of preference in each race. In […]
Biden and Putin Agree to Begin Work on Arms Control & Cybersecurity in Effort to Avoid New Cold War
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Geneva Wednesday for a three-hour summit and agreed to set up working groups to deal with nuclear arms control, as well as cyberattacks. The sides also agreed to send ambassadors back to their posts, restoring "normal diplomatic relations of a kind which exist between […]
Headlines for June 17, 2021
Biden, Putin to Restore Diplomatic Ties After Brief Summit in Geneva, CureVac COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Disappointing 47% Efficacy in Large Clinical Trial, Arizona Bars COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Requirements for Public Colleges, Amid Record Temperatures, NASA, NOAA Say Earth's Energy Imbalance Has Doubled Since 2005, House of Representatives Votes 415-14 to Establish Juneteenth as Federal […]
Masha Gessen on the Biden-Putin Summit, Alexei Navalny & the Future of U.S.-Russia Relations
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Geneva for a closely watched summit between the world's two largest nuclear powers. Topics expected to be discussed include nuclear arms, cybersecurity, Syria, the Iranian nuclear deal, Afghanistan, Ukraine, the Korean Peninsula, Putin's crackdown on dissent inside Russia and the U.S. military presence near […]
Headlines for June 16, 2021
Presidents Biden and Putin Meet in Geneva for Highly Anticipated Summit, Israeli Soldiers Shoot and Kill Palestinian Woman After Overnight Air Raids on Gaza, Palestinians Protest Ultranationalist Israeli "March of the Flags" in Occupied East Jerusalem, New York and California Lift Majority of Coronavirus Restrictions, Senate Approves Bill Making Juneteenth a National Holiday, Texas Bans […]

Did COVID-19 Leak From A Lab? A Reporter Investigates — And Finds Roadblocks
President Biden has asked the intelligence community to investigate whether or not the virus leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China. Vanity Fair reporter Katherine Eban shares her findings.
'Forget The Alamo' Author Says We Have The Texas Origin Story All Wrong
In a new book, Bryan Burrough and co-writers Chris Tomlinson and Jason Stanford challenge the historical lore of the Alamo — including the story that Davy Crockett refused to surrender.
'Republic Of Detours' Revisits A Group Of Quirky, Depression-Era Guides To The States
Scott Borchert's cultural history of the New Deal initiative known as the Federal Writers' Program teems with colorful characters, scenic byways and telling anecdotes.
In 'Somebody's Daughter' Ashley C. Ford Confronts The Crimes Of Her Father
For many years, Ford didn't know why her dad was in prison. As a teenager, she was shocked to learn he'd been convicted of rape. "With rape, there's no mistake about the intention to harm," she says.
'In The Heights' Star Anthony Ramos Says The Movie Sees 'Good In Every Hood'
Ramos says Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical In the Heights filled him with hope. Now he's starring — and singing and dancing and rapping — in the film adaptation.

Supreme Court Sides with Catholic Foster Care Agency
Majority declines to revisit rules for religious accommodation, over protests from justices Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch. Update (June 17): The United States Supreme Court ruled decisively in favor of a Catholic foster care agency on Thursday, with all nine justices agreeing that the city of Philadelphia violated the First Amendment’s protection of religious liberty […]
It’s Never Too Late to Forgive a Flawed Father—or to Ask How He Got His Scars
What an attention-starved son learned while reconstructing the life of his distant dad. Our family is a bit raw this week. Packing your whole life into a U-Haul and leaving behind everything called “home” has a way of putting everyone on edge. We moved several times during my childhood, but this was my first time […]
Bringing Birth Fathers Back into Adoption Narratives
This Father's Day, more families are recognizing the God-given dignity of adoptees’ biological dads. When Darrick Rizzo was 18, his girlfriend of three years told him she was pregnant. With the couple on the cusp of their college careers and unprepared to parent, his girlfriend chose to pursue adoption. Despite opposing the decision, Rizzo ultimately […]
The Supreme Court Sets a Good Precedent in Fulton, But Questions Remain
The court sidestepped some of the major issues, but this is still a good day for religious liberty. This week the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) delivered an overwhelming ruling in favor of a Catholic foster care agency that may carry significant implications for the church, children, and families. In a surprising unanimous decision (9-0), […]
Southern Baptists Approve Major Investigation Into Abuse Response
Pastors speaking on behalf of victims pushed for a task force to direct inquiry into the Executive Committee. Southern Baptists called on their denomination to launch what would be its biggest investigation into sexual abuse responses and coverup. While the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) recently commissioned its own independent inquiry through […]

Is There a Way to Dial Down the Political Hatred?
Humans may be wired to need some kind of faith, but it doesn’t have to be like this.
After Afzaal Family Killings, Muslims in Canada Denounce Islamophobia
After the targeted killing of a Muslim family in London, Ontario, the community is demanding a summit on Islamophobia.
Richard Rubenstein, 97, Dies; Theologian Challenged Ideas of God
A rabbi, educator and author of a landmark book, he asked, “How can Jews believe in an omnipotent, beneficent God after Auschwitz?”
Salman Rushdie: Ask Yourself Which Books You Truly Love
They will tell you a lot about who you are.
Shahzia Sikander: What We Believe About Culture
Art helps reverse stereotypes and creates a path for better representation in a complex and dynamic world.

A Year of U.S. Public Opinion on the Coronavirus Pandemic
The biggest takeaway may be the extent to which the decidedly nonpartisan virus met with an increasingly partisan response. The post A Year of U.S. Public Opinion on the Coronavirus Pandemic appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Methodology
The American Trends Panel survey methodology The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. Interviews are conducted in both […]
In Their Own Words, Americans Describe the Struggles and Silver Linings of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The outbreak has dramatically changed Americans’ lives and relationships over the past year. We asked people to tell us about their experiences – good and bad – in living through this moment in history. Pew Research Center has been asking survey questions over the past year about Americans’ views and reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
How America Changed During Donald Trump’s Presidency
Donald Trump's four-year tenure in the White House revealed extraordinary fissures in American society but left little doubt that he is a figure unlike any other in the nation’s history. The post How America Changed During Donald Trump’s Presidency appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Methodology
In this data essay, we analyzed the national and state-level shifts in racial and ethnic makeup of the United States electorate from 2000 to 2018. The post Methodology appeared first on Pew Research Center.

With UCC grant, conference supports clergy mental health in pandemic
Both ordinary and extraordinary, the stresses on pastors and hospital, university and military chaplains during the COVID-19 pandemic are enormous. So the Indiana-Kentucky Conference United Church of Christ is pioneering ways to help clergy cope, using support that includes a UCC COVID-19 Conference Recovery Grant.
Meet UCC Volunteer Ministries volunteer Gail McAfee
The Rev. Gail McAfee is currently serving as a UCC Volunteer Ministries’ volunteer in North Carolina. She was brought in to provide mold remediation following Hurricane Florence. Why does she volunteer? “That’s what I was taught to do," she said. "I was raised by pastors and was taught to respect all people, regardless of their current […]
In typhoon-prone Philippines, recovery from Ambo begins as new storms hit
In the Philippines, UCC Disaster Ministries is aiding recovery from Typhoon Ambo/VongFong as new storms hit diverse areas of this nation of islands. Typhoon Goni/Rolly is on track to make landfall on Luzon Sunday morning (Nov. 1). Just a few days ago, Typhoon Molave killed 22 people in the Philippines.
Deadline extended for COVID-19 grants for conferences
The deadline for United Church of Christ conferences to apply for the UCC COVID-19 Conference Recovery Grant has been extended by two weeks, to December 14, 2020.

The psychological toll of long-term unemployment
We’ve spent every month since the start of this pandemic picking apart jobs numbers and unemployment claims. But there’s a lot happening in the labor force that isn’t captured in that data — like the toll long-term unemployment can take on those looking for work. A recent Pew survey says about half of unemployed adults […]
How the balance of power in the labor market is shifting
Businesses have been having a hard time finding people to hire, even though millions of Americans are still out of work. It seems like quite the conundrum. But that’s because half the story is left out, said Barry Ritholtz, chairman of Ritholtz Wealth Management. “Whenever I hear people say, ‘We can’t hire people,’ they’re leaving […]
Why inflation can be a self-fulfilling prophecy
Federal Reserve officials have some new inflation data to chew on before they head into a two-day meeting on interest rates tomorrow. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a consumer survey today that says consumers are expecting inflation above the Fed’s target of 2% over the next several years. On the show today: […]
How consumer behavior is affecting the economic recovery
The University of Michigan’s preliminary June consumer sentiment numbers came out today, and although Americans are a little more confident in the economy and the recovery than they were in May, they’re still worried about inflation and the rising prices of things like cars and homes. Does that change how people spend their money? We […]
Why people are worried about inflation
Consumer prices rose a little over half a percent in May. Over the last year, prices are up 5% — the biggest 12-month increase since August of 2008. It’s unclear so far whether the price hikes we’re seeing are a short-term story or a long one. On today’s show, we look at what makes inflation so […]

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 […]

Personal Care Items Available for Pickup
Starting Wednesday, May 12, The Religious Coalition’s office will be open on Wednesday’s from 12–2pm for people to pick up personal care products including: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, facial tissue, soap, body wash, shaving supplies, etc. Please share this information with your network so our neighbors can get the personal care products they need. The post […]
Beyond Shelter Campaign reaches $2.0 million dollars in gifts and pledges
We are both humbled and incredibly excited to announce that the Beyond Shelter Campaign has surpassed $2.0 million dollars in gifts and pledges. Since 2014, The Religious Coalition has offered the only Emergency Family Shelter in Frederick County to help families in need. For the past six years, benevolent congregations and a strong network of […]
Beyond Shelter Campaign Update
A sincere thank you to Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frederick, Maryland for their recent gift to the Beyond Shelter Campaign. We are grateful for their loyal support over our 40 years serving the Frederick Community. In photo from left to right: Neil Donnelly, Director of the Emergency Family Shelter; Nick Brown, Executive Director of The Religious […]
Rental Assistance Program
If you have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID 19 and are behind on your rent and/or utilities, we may be able to help you. Visit rcehn.org/rental-assistance-program/ for information on how to apply. For those without access to the web, please call 1-800-220-9528. Email COVIDhelp@rcehn.org with questions and assistance. If you are not eligible […]
Thank you to all of the Episcopal Churches in Frederick
Thank you to all of the Episcopal Churches in Frederick, who are supporting our Beyond Shelter Campaign to give a home to families in Frederick that don’t have a place to stay. – All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Frederick, MD – Harriet Chapel, Catoctin Episcopal Parish – Grace Episcopal Church, Brunswick, MD – Grace Episcopal Church, […]

Americans overwhelmingly say marijuana should be legal for recreational or medical use
As more states continue to legalize marijuana, 91% of U.S. adults say either that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use. The post Americans overwhelmingly say marijuana should be legal for recreational or medical use appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Under Trump, the federal prison population continued its recent decline
The number of federal prisoners sentenced to more than a year behind bars decreased by 5% between 2017 and the end of 2019. The post Under Trump, the federal prison population continued its recent decline appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Trump used his clemency power sparingly despite a raft of late pardons and commutations
Only two other presidents since 1900 – George W. and George H.W. Bush – granted fewer acts of clemency than Trump. The post Trump used his clemency power sparingly despite a raft of late pardons and commutations appeared first on Pew Research Center.
How Trump compares with other recent presidents in appointing federal judges
Donald Trump leaves the White House having appointed nearly as many appeals court judges in four years as Barack Obama appointed in eight. The post How Trump compares with other recent presidents in appointing federal judges appeared first on Pew Research Center.
What the data says (and doesn’t say) about crime in the United States
The two primary sources of government crime statistics both paint an incomplete picture, though efforts at improvement are underway. The post What the data says (and doesn’t say) about crime in the United States 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 Backs Anti-Gay Catholic Agency In Philly Foster Care Case
The ruling has broader implications for allowing taxpayer-funded groups, such as foster care and homeless services, to deny help based on “religious freedom.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene Visits Holocaust Museum To Remind Herself That Genocide Is Bad
The Georgia Republican's comments came after intense bipartisan backlash for her efforts to compare pandemic-era public health guidelines to the Holocaust.
An Arab Muslim And His Gay Sibling Make Peace In Powerful Short Film
Filmmaker Mike Mosallam's "Brothers" offers a healing message about familial relationships. It's due out June 16 in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month.
Key House Dem Demands Answers About Prominent White Nationalist In The Air Force
Months after a HuffPost investigation revealed that Shawn McCaffrey graduated boot camp, Rep. Jackie Speier wants to know why he is still in the military.
Senate Confirms First-Ever Muslim American Federal Judge
Zahid Quraishi, 46, now holds a lifetime seat on a U.S. district court in New Jersey.