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RNS Opening Budget — Tuesday, July 13, 2021

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NEWS STORY
RNS-Mahjong-Immigrants: Game changer: How mahjong helped Jewish and Asian Americans overcome racism
(RNS) — With their inimitable clack, mahjong tiles spread in the U.S., not only overcoming the xenophobia, particularly Sinophobia, that was common in the country at the time, but also creating opportunities for both Asian American immigrants and their Jewish American counterparts. By Menachem Welker. 1,080 words. (category: a)

COMMENTARY
RNS-Pagitt-Oped: Fostering Christians who oppose Christian nationalism
(RNS) — Christian nationalism may be on the rise, but many have already joined us in rising to meet this challenge. For the sake of our faith and for our country, it’s time Christians around the country recognize the responsibility they have to stem the tide of Christian nationalism. By Doug Pagitt. 811 words. (category: k)

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