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Central American caravan is ‘first moral test for Biden,’ say activists

By Alejandra Molina — January 20, 2021
(RNS) — A coalition of more than 300 grassroots and faith-based organizations from Central America, Mexico and the U.S. is urging President Joe Biden to shift away from hard-line policies in Central America and instead address factors causing migration.

Faith groups in Tijuana rise to meet needs of migrant caravan waiting at the border

By Jair Cabrera Torres — December 4, 2018
TIJUANA, Mexico (RNS) — In a border city overwhelmed with more than 6,000 asylum-seekers, one group had bulked up its meal program to serve more than 1,200 breakfasts a day.

Faith leaders denounce Trump proclamation denying asylum outside border crossings

By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 9, 2018
(RNS) — Religious support for the policy did not immediately fill inboxes and social media timelines. But opposition had started even before the rules were made official.

SIDEBAR: Evangelical alternatives to the Boy Scouts

By Adelle M. Banks — May 13, 2013
(RNS) They have pledges. They have merit badges. And they may go camping. But they’re not the Boy Scouts.

Church-based scouting alternatives attract interest

By Adelle M. Banks — May 13, 2013
(RNS) As the Boy Scouts of America considers whether to change its membership policy to admit gay members, some alternative church-based groups are fielding inquiries from people concerned about the action.
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