Congress
House responds to GOP’s Boebert with Islamophobia bill
By Lisa Mascaro — December 15, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — Boebert had derided Omar during a House floor debate last month, taunting the Somali-born, Muslim-American immigrant as a member of the “jihad squad” of liberal lawmakers.
Ilhan Omar named ‘American Muslim Public Servant of 2021’ by CAIR
By Joseph Hammond — December 7, 2021
(RNS) — In her acceptance speech, Omar acknowledged it had been a ‘very difficult week’ as the political feud between her and Rep. Lauren Boebert continued to draw headlines.
After Lauren Boebert’s Islamophobic standup, here’s the apology that was missing
By Mark Silk — November 30, 2021
(RNS) — Boebert refused Ilhan Omar’s request to apologize to her publicly.
Build Back Better or quit? Time to choose
By Diane Randall — November 30, 2021
(RNS) — Scores of faith-based organizations and constituents have talked to Congress about the moral imperative of the president’s bill.
To pass infrastructure bills, Democrats need to put their faith in moral language
By Jim Wallis — October 6, 2021
(RNS) — It’s time to pass ‘The Children’s Bill.’
Vote over Muslim nominated by Biden stalled by GOP boycott
By Joseph Hammond — September 29, 2021
(RNS) — Republicans have failed to appear at confirmation hearings for a nominee who, if confirmed, would be the highest-ranking Muslim in the administration.
Arizona candidate’s claim that he’s a military chaplain draws investigation
By Joseph Hammond — July 14, 2021
(RNS) — A military source told RNS on the condition of anonymity that Stovall was not promoted to a full chaplain at the last chaplain board in June.
Catholic House Democrats prepare to send bishops ‘statement of principles’ on Communion vote
By Jack Jenkins — June 17, 2021
(RNS) — The vote alone will likely have implications for both the American church and President Joe Biden, a Catholic.
Why Congress needs to act on immigration: It’s our nation too
By Luis Velasquez — March 11, 2021
(RNS) — I’ve opened my heart to America; I pray America will do the same for me.
Time for some good news for the poor
By Jim Wallis — March 9, 2021
(RNS) — The American Recovery Plan is 'good news for the poor' in the midst of a global pandemic — which should cheer Christians in both parties.
LGBTQ rights bill ignites debate over religious liberty
By David Crary — March 8, 2021
(RNS) — The bill maintains exemptions for houses of worship, but faith-based homeless shelters and adoption or foster-care agencies that get federal funding would not be permitted to discriminate against LGBTQ people.
Marjorie Taylor Greene must go — now!
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 1, 2021
(RNS) — There is a sadistic Jew-hating conspiracy theorist in Congress. Get rid of her.
Jericho March plans DC return in the new year to pray Pence will overturn election
By Bob Smietana — December 31, 2020
(RNS) — A die-hard group of Trump supporters plans to march around the Supreme Court and U.S. Capitol in hopes of a last-minute election miracle.
How the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation got included in Congress’ $900 billion relief bill
By Paul O'Donnell — December 24, 2020
(RNS) — The bill’s concern with reincarnation is aimed at reining in China’s meddling in Tibet’s religious affairs.
National Prayer Breakfast will be virtual in 2021 due to COVID-19
By Bob Smietana — December 17, 2020
(RNS) — Every president since Dwight Eisenhower has attended the National Prayer Breakfast, which will go virtual in 2021 for the first time due to COVID-19.
