policy

VA’s revised policies on symbols, displays aim to protect ‘religious liberty’

By Adelle M. Banks — July 8, 2019
(RNS) — The announcement noted that the Supreme Court’s June 20 decision 'reaffirmed the important role religion plays in the lives of many Americans and its consistency with Constitutional principles.'

How interfaith values support New York’s Reproductive Health Act

By Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson — February 1, 2019
(RNS) — Policies like New York's recently enacted Reproductive Health Act allows women of all religions to follow their own faiths and consciences in their own lives, argues Rev. Dr. Cari Jackson of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.

Pelosi, DeVos address Christian educators on policy and faith

By Adelle M. Banks — January 30, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The opening session of the conference of Christian college presidents featured speeches by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, who spoke of their faith as an integral part of their work.

Don’t politicize Las Vegas?

By Mark Silk — October 3, 2017
(RNS) — Because talking about gun control at a time like this would be like, well, talking about global warming during the hurricane season.

Boy Scouts Christian alternative sees ‘tremendous response’ after transgender decision

By Adelle M. Banks — February 17, 2017
(RNS) 'Where many people would say that they’re leaving Boy Scouts, we have many others that are saying that the Boy Scouts left them,' Trail Life USA's CEO said.

George Zimmerman and the myth of post-racial America

By Jonathan Merritt — July 18, 2013
Reaction to the George Zimmerman verdict uncover deep racial tensions. How do we move forward?
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