Democratic National Committee members join hands as Rev. Dr. William Barber II speaks Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Need to know: Monday, August 26, 2019
Rev. William Barber calls on Democrats to host debate on poverty, racism
The progressive activist and pastor called on Democratic Party leaders to do more to address the concerns of poor and low-income Americans.
German town welcomes hundreds from different faiths for food, worship and unity
During breaks in their four-day meeting, many delegates to the Religions for Peace global assembly found time to explore the town of about 25,000 people.
Outgoing Religions for Peace leader reflects on decades of interfaith cooperation
Retiring interfaith leader William Vendley says faith leaders must focus on the common good — as well as the interests of their own communities — in order to help address issues like climate change, peace and terrorism.
Glamour and unattainability is out. Spiritual refreshment is in
Today’s advertisements are designed to evoke different and more numinous emotions: spiritual well-being, an inward journey, a moral sensibility. We’re buying the very things that organized religion used to provide us for free, writes Tara Isabella Burton.
Why Trump — and some of his followers — believe he is the Chosen One
Trump’s two announcements this week reveal why some evangelicals see him as 'God’s Chosen One' — a King Cyrus-like figure, anointed by God to save America from cultural collapse, writes Anthea Butler.
When swimming as a Muslim woman becomes a political act
Muslim women have been intimidated, harassed and kicked out for wearing modest bathing suits across America.
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Loyola’s Sister Jean celebrates her 100th birthday with scholarship, well wishes
The Loyola basketball chaplain, who won fans during the Ramblers’ run to the Final Four during the 2018 NCAA March Madness tournament, celebrated her 100th birthday Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Explainer: Trump and the politics of the Messiah
Recent praise of the president has some evangelical leaders reassuring followers that Trump had no delusions about the nature of his mission. But you could see how he might.
Woman chosen to lead Religions for Peace as others urge greater female visibility
Azza Karam, an expert who works with the U.N. on issues of religion and development, succeeds William Vendley, who has held the role since 1994.
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American Jews are loyal to the vision of America
Politically speaking, this has been the most dangerous week in American Jewish history.
It’s time for the Boy Scouts of America to reform
When I see a Boy Scout uniform today, I am transported back to the Pacific Northwest where my innocence is stolen again. This is the nature of trauma — the painful gift that keeps on giving without consent, writes Mary DeMuth.
Confessions of a disloyal Jew
On Tuesday, President Trump said, 'I think that any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat, I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty.' Of the two, I have to choose disloyalty — and I'm proud of it, writes Mark Silk.
