law enforcement
A biography of Ruth Bell Graham explores an icon of evangelical womanhood
By Yonat Shimron — November 23, 2022
(RNS) — Graham opposed the women’s rights movements even as she benefited from some of its gains by becoming a public figure sought after as a speaker and writer in her own right.
In New York, interfaith coalition makes common cause against rising tide of hate
By Yonat Shimron — April 26, 2021
(RNS) — The new group will share best practices, speak out against violent extremism and ensure the safety of New Yorkers at their places of worship.
In San Diego, Muslims question rollout of city’s ‘smart’ streetlights
By Aysha Khan — September 20, 2019
(RNS) — An analysis of San Diego's controversial 'smart' streetlights, equipped with cameras and sensors, suggests that many of the city’s mosques could be monitored by the city.
Anti-extremism program won’t stop hate, say Muslims who’ve seen its flaws
By Aysha Khan — August 30, 2019
BOSTON (RNS) — Across the country, the question of engagement in federal Countering Violent Extremism programs—including, in Massachusetts, a half-million dollar police mentorship program targeting Boston’s Somali Muslim youth—continues to divide Muslim communities.
Why we must hold law enforcement officials accountable for racism
By Simran Jeet Singh — September 26, 2018
(RNS) — Ridding our justice systems of those most prone to perpetuating injustice tells marginalized communities that they can trust the people.
To keep churches safe, government gets involved
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — January 29, 2018
(RNS) — 'My job as the shepherd of the church is to protect the flock. And I will do so with whatever means I need,' said Richard Reid, pastor of North Baptist Church in Brockton, Mass.
Funerals held for slain police
By RNS staff — July 14, 2016
DALLAS -- Thousands of police officers joined by ordinary citizens attended funerals for three of the policemen shot dead in a racially motivated ambush attack last week that intensified America's long-running debate on race and justice.
Time for white churches to speak out about police shootings
By guest — July 8, 2016
MEMPHIS — Let the confession and repentance begin this Sunday.
Omar Mateen committed a hate crime. It’s unclear if he was an Islamist, too
By guest — June 13, 2016
(RNS) After Sunday's violent incident, many have again reverted to the familiar but false dichotomy regarding Muslims in America: that because a gunman is Muslim, he must be a radical, bent on destroying America.
How Ferguson and now Baltimore are altering our perception of law enforcement (COMMENTARY)
By Tom Ehrich — April 28, 2015
(RNS) A nation grounded in laws and justice requires a trained cadre whose work is to enforce laws fairly. We thought we had that cadre.
Panel offers pastors advice on becoming ‘ministers of reconciliation’ in African-American communities
By Christopher Hutton — April 15, 2015
ORLANDO, Fla. (RNS) The panel offered an alternative approach to that of evangelist Franklin Graham, who was widely criticized for his recent “Obey the police, or else” comments on Facebook.
Civil rights groups to feds: Purge your anti-Muslim training materials
By Lauren Markoe — August 14, 2014
(RNS) Civil rights and religious groups are asking the Obama administration to rid federal agencies of anti-Muslim bias.
Christian ministries help women escape sex industry
By Bobby Ross Jr. — May 12, 2014
COLLEYVILLE, Texas (RNS) Across the nation, faith-based organizations share gifts, hope and a new outlook on life with women in the sex industry.
Anti-Muslim speakers still popular in law enforcement training
By Omar Sacirbey — March 12, 2014
(RNS) The Culpeper (Va.) controversy is the latest law-enforcement training course to draw harsh criticism from Muslim groups who say agencies hire purported experts in Islam or counterterrorism who in fact have other agendas.
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