RNS Morning Report: Thousands gather for March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

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Thousands gather for March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'Sixty years ago, Martin Luther King talked about a dream,' said the Rev. Al Sharpton, referring to King’s famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. 'Sixty years later, we’re the dreamers — the problem is we're facing the schemers.'

The radical, irreverent and inclusive religion of Burning Man

(RNS) — 'Perhaps our presence can give people the sense that religion doesn’t need to be as judgmental or scary or exclusionary as they might experience it,' said John Brett, who helps lead the Religious AF camp at Burning Man.

Photos of the Week: Hindu serpent festivals; Wildfire losses

(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Hindu serpent festivals, wildfire losses and more.

Federal judge denies religious parents’ request to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons

(RNS) — The year-long battle between MCPS and the families is not over yet, as the judge still needs to hear the full case before making a final decision.

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Debate outlined GOP presidential candidates’ perilous divisions on abortion

(RNS) — To be sure, all of them say they're pro-life.

ReAwaken America is back. So is the right wing roadshow’s antisemitic rant.

(RNS) — The potential for violence might be ReAwaken America’s biggest threat.

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An online assembly attempts to correct March on Washington gender gap

(RNS) — None of the speeches at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom were delivered by women. The “She Speaks” online assembly is intended to lift up the voices of women fighting for racial justice.

Artificial intelligence program poised to shake up Catholic education, doctrine

(RNS) — Magisterium AI uses artificial intelligence technology to provide information for users on everything relating to Catholic doctrine, teachings and Canon law.

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