Joe Biden
Canada gets muted allied support after alleging India may have been involved in killing of Canadian
By Rob Gillies — September 21, 2023
TORONTO (AP) — None of Canada’s most important allies — not the U.S., Britain, Australia or New Zealand, all knitted tightly together in the “Five Eyes” intelligence-sharing alliance — echoed Trudeau’s allegations.
The latest US Census figures show the harm done by letting poverty programs expire
By David Beckmann — September 13, 2023
(RNS) — The success of COVID-era programs followed by an immediate reversal after they ended makes clear that the persistence of poverty is a political choice.
Black Muslims will play a big role in the next election. Join us.
By Salima Suswell — August 30, 2023
(RNS) — Black Muslims helped elect Joe Biden president and are gearing up for 2024.
The story of Emmett Till is the story of America
By Robert P. Jones — August 29, 2023
(RNS) — If we trace the historical stream further back, we can see, in Emmett Till’s story, America’s oldest struggles. Indeed, the land itself testifies to the cultural world in which Till’s murder was conceivable.
Emmett Till memorialized in monument that includes Chicago church
By Adelle M. Banks — July 25, 2023
(RNS) — ‘At a time when there are those who seek to ban books, bury history, we're making it clear — crystal, crystal clear,’ said President Joe Biden.
Crowded GOP field vies for the Christian Zionist vote as Israel’s rightward shift spurs protests
By Tiffany Stanley — July 20, 2023
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Christians United For Israel's annual summit has become a regular stop for Republicans wishing to showcase their pro-Israel and conservative Christian bona fides to the mostly white evangelical audience.
Biden to meet with pope’s Ukraine peace envoy, with the plight of children top of cardinal’s agenda
By Nicole Winfield and Zeke Miller — July 19, 2023
ROME (AP) — White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Biden would meet with Zuppi on Tuesday to “discuss the widespread suffering caused by Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine."
Jesse Jackson transfers presidency of Rainbow PUSH Coalition to Frederick Haynes III
By Adelle M. Banks — July 17, 2023
(RNS) — ‘I will still be very involved in the organization and am proud that we have chosen Rev. Dr. Haynes as my successor,’ Jackson said.
Modi’s gift of ’10 danas’ – the 10 donations – to Biden reflects ancient Hindu wisdom and carries a deep symbolism
By Jeffery D. Long — July 11, 2023
(The Conversation) — One of the gifts that Prime Minister Modi gave to President Biden symbolizes the recipient’s having seen 1,000 full moons, implying a long and auspicious life.
If India and the US really share values, Biden must call out Modi
By Sunita Viswanath and Sim Singh Attariwala — June 23, 2023
(RNS) — A state visit is more an occasion for course correction than celebration.
Catholic bishops don’t support Trump’s lies. Is silence enough?
By Thomas Reese — June 12, 2023
(RNS) — The bishops have avoided being sucked into partisan politics at the cost of supporting democracy.
Reparations campaign takes new forms with Bible study, Juneteenth march
By Adelle M. Banks — June 12, 2023
(RNS) — 'The case for restitution and restoration is laid out across the Old Testament and New Testament,' reads the introduction of the National Council of Churches' study.
Cornel West for prophet! (Not president.)
By Andre Henry — June 7, 2023
(RNS) — The Bible tells us that prophets don’t make good kings.
How we are giving Jewish Heritage Month the attention it deserves
By Johnnie Moore and Elan Carr — May 31, 2023
(RNS) — Most Americans would be surprised to hear that presidents have honored Jewish heritage 43 previous times.
Jewish organizations laud White House plan to fight antisemitism
By Yonat Shimron — May 25, 2023
(RNS) — The new strategy, the first of its kind, was developed in consultation with some 1,000 federal officials, faith leaders and civil society groups and contains more than 100 recommendations.
