Politics Jul 31 With growing urgency, more U.S. Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza Major Jewish organizations, like the American Jewish Committee and the Rabbinical Assembly, express concern over worsening conditions and call for increased cooperation to deliver aid.
World Apr 09 For many Jews, Passover celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions Passover celebrations this year will again occur amid anxieties and divisions among many Jews related to the unresolved Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and the specter of widespread antisemitism.
World Apr 04 Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, defrocked due to sex abuse allegations, dies at age 94 Theodore McCarrick, a once-powerful Catholic cardinal who was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after a Vatican investigation determined he had molested adults and children, has died.
Nation Feb 11 Dozens of religious groups sue after Trump administration says it won’t stop immigration arrests at houses of worship The suit says the administration's policy of allowing raids in places of worship infringes on the groups' religious freedom — namely their ability to minister to migrants, including those in the United States illegally.
Nation Feb 09 Transgender rights leaders play ‘a defense game’ against a wave of hostile legislation For decades, the plotline for LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S. was one of advances — often slow but moving forward. Faced with unprecedented legislative attacks, transgender rights leaders are now playing defense.
Politics Jan 18 Anti-abortion activists brace for year of electoral challenges as they prepare for March for Life Anti-abortion leaders know that their side has a seven-state losing streak in votes on abortion-related ballot measures. Even in red states such as Ohio, Kansas and Kentucky, outcomes favored protecting abortion access.
Politics Nov 16 Who are the Palestinian and Jewish-led groups leading the protests against Israel’s action in Gaza? Among the catalysts are Palestinian and Jewish-led groups that have been active for years in opposing Israeli policies toward the Palestinians.
Politics Jun 02 America’s religious leaders sharply divided over abortion, a year after Roe v. Wade’s reversal Some celebrate the state-level bans that have ensued. Others are angry that a conservative Christian cause has changed the law of the land in ways they consider oppressive.
Nation May 12 Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides U.S. faith leaders Some view the legislation as reflecting God's will; others voice outrage that Christianity is being invoked to justify laws they view as cruel and hateful.
Arts Jul 01 Ancient but small in number, Zoroastrians confront depletion of their faith About 1,200 Zoroastrians from 16 countries will be assessing their faith's prospects during the four-day World Zoroastrian Congress that is opening in New York City.