- February 14, 2025
American rabbis condemn Trump’s Gaza plan in New York Times ad
(RNS) — President Donald Trump’s announcement more than a week ago that he wanted the United States to take over the Gaza Strip and drive
My AI answers questions about President Trump
(RNS) — Elon Musk has reportedly bid $97.4 billion to buy OpenAI, whose CEO is his rival Sam Altman. It’s a bold bid in an
‘He Gets Us’ ads return to Super Bowl LIX — a little less political after 2024 backlash
(RNS) — Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, game day food and creative advertising — as well as those just in it for
Refugee advocates rally outside White House amid furloughs, frozen funds
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Over the sounds of construction machinery dismantling inauguration-related viewing stands and other structures in front of the White House, faith-based advocates for
Can Religion Save Democracy? Maggie Siddiqi on Pluralism, Policy, and Resistance
This week, Maggie Siddiqi, new senior fellow at Interfaith Alliance, is with host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush discussing Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the
In Altadena congregations, no family untouched by fire
ALTADENA, Calif. (RNS) — The Rev. George Van Alstine recalls having to evacuate his Pasadena home as flames from the Eaton fire drew closer. He’d
The Mercy Pulpit & The Sermon Heard Around the World
God and Trump collide In a week of political and religious tension, sparks flare at the National Cathedral. Host Amanda Henderson and RNS
Taking a second COVID-era loan is proving costly to some faith groups
(RNS) — A dispute over a single word in a COVID-era relief law — and the political divides over Israel – have cost a Jewish
At King Day rally, Sharpton leads oath to support DEI as Trump opposes it
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As President Trump was sworn in three miles away at the U.S. Capitol, hundreds of people rallied at an African Methodist Episcopal
What ‘American Primeval’ gets wrong about Mormon — and American — history
(RNS) — What does the popular new Netflix series, “American Primeval,” get wrong about the Utah War? Just about everything. Utah historian and author Barbara
