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BYU officially restores honor code ban on ‘same-sex romantic behavior’
(RNS) — The change, which adds language prohibiting ‘same-sex romantic behavior’ to the honor code, was already an unwritten rule on campus.
Alumni grieve for Jesuit-run university seized by Nicaraguan government that transformed their lives
MÉXICO CITY (AP) — Ortega’s government described the university as a “center of terrorism” and seized its property, buildings and bank accounts on August 16.
As New York’s migrant crisis grinds on, some faith-based organizations go it alone
NEW YORK (RNS) — Confronted with an unprecedented migrant crisis, the city’s government has relied on faith-based organizations operating inside and out of a city-funded faith-based shelter program.
Young Hindu professionals get a crash course in keeping the faith
(RNS) — In the heart of Flushing, Queens, a group of young Hindus came together on a recent weekend to discuss the modern implications of ancient sacred texts.
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Iran’s street art shows defiance, resistance and resilience
(The Conversation) — Iranian artists are showing renewed determination to promote freedom as a cultural necessity in Iran, even in the face of a government crackdown.
Black Muslims will play a big role in the next election. Join us.
(RNS) — Black Muslims helped elect Joe Biden president and are gearing up for 2024.
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California’s caste bill passes key hurdle with 50-3 Assembly vote
(RNS) — Senate Bill 403 exposed a rift among members of the South Asian American community over the prevalence of caste-based discrimination in the United States.
NJ town accused of discriminating against Orthodox Jews will pay $575K settlement
(RNS) — Jackson Township had been accused of discriminatory surveillance and zoning ordinances that targeted its growing Orthodox Jewish community.
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