As Christians Split over Trump, Minority Faiths Make Their Mark
(RNS) — Muslim women were elected to Congress for the first time. The number of non-religious elected officials expanded. And for the first time in
Abortion, Marijuana, Gambling Win, Lose in States
NASHVILLE (BP) -- Abortion rights, marijuana use and legalized gambling drew mixed results on state ballots across the U.S. Nov. 6.
Does Trump Encourage White Supremacists? Faith Groups Divided in Survey
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A new survey shows a sharp racial and religious divide over whether the actions of President Trump are encouraging white supremacist organizations.
For ICE Detainees, Access to Clergy Is Infrequent or Absent Altogether, Rights Groups Say
(RNS) — In May, Roberto Rauda, an undocumented immigrant, went to a New London, Conn., courthouse to pay a fine for carrying an open container
For Churches, Michael ‘Like Being Hit by a Bomb’
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (BP) -- Hurricane Michael damaged at least 50 Southern Baptist church buildings in Florida and Georgia, according to initial estimates,
U.S. Trafficking Reports See Small Increase in 2017
Human trafficking offenses in the U.S. increased slightly in 2017, according to the FBI’s annual “Crime in the U.S.” report released on Sept. 24.
Religious Women Push Lawmakers to Investigate Kavanaugh, Suspend Confirmation
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Groups of religious women are speaking out about the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, citing their faith as
With Kavanaugh Allegations, Religious Leaders Remain Divided on Court Nomination
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Long before accusations that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was involved in a sexual assault as a Catholic prep school student, American
Federal Tax Policy: Changes in Store?
By some estimates, the increased standard deduction in 2018 may mean that as many as 95 percent of Americans will claim the standard deduction rather
Faith-Based Disaster Relief Teams on Standby as Florence Nears
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — On top of all the state and federal disaster relief groups readying for Hurricane Florence as it barrels toward North and South