Rebel on Main
Historian David Swartz unpacks his new seven-episode narrative podcast series on conversations in his Kentucky community about a local Confederate statue.
Evangelical Groups Hold Vigil Against Trump and Musk’s Foreign Aid Cuts
The hope, said one faith leader, was to dispute the idea that Christians, ‘including those that come from more conservative or evangelical leanings,’ support cuts to USAID.
Missouri Senator Attacks My Baptist Credentials
This issue of A Public Witness mounts a bully pulpit to warn about the dangerous Christian Nationalistic targeting of public schools.
As White House Considers Abandoning Foreign Aid, Faith Groups Say They Can’t Do It Alone
A discussion centered on whether the federal government should be dispensing foreign aid, which government officials referred to as ‘philanthropy.’
Giving Up Billionaires for Lent
As we enter a season of Lent amid the chaos of Elon Musk and an oligarchy-fueled administration, this issue of A Public Witness reads the Bible and the Forbes Billionaire List to decide this day who we will serve.
On Capitol Hill, Faith Leaders Mark Ash Wednesday With Criticism of Trump and GOP
The Lenten season that began on Wednesday, normally one of introspection and personal spiritual observances, has become a season of resistance this year.
Trump Administration Must Produce Status Report on Refugee Resettlement, Judge Orders
The hearing in the case comes in the wake of a Feb. 25 ruling which sided with Church World Service, HIAS, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, and individual refugees and their families.
Setting the Standard for Christian Nationalism in Schools
This issue of A Public Witness cracks opens the books to study problems with the new social studies standards where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain.
Survey: US Religious Groups Support LGBTQ+ Rights, Divide on Medical Care for Trans Minors
Most US religious groups remain broadly supportive of non-discrimination laws and policies toward LGBTQ+ people. Far fewer support gender-transition medical care for minors.
Trump Admin Cancels Grants to Refugee Aid Agencies, Despite Legal Battles
Leaders of the faith-based refugee resettlement organizations, which constitute seven of the 10 groups that partner with the government to perform the task, condemned the decision.