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Democrats lost white Christians. Can they win them back?
By Jack Jenkins — February 19, 2020
“Race matters more than religion right now,” said Ryan Burge, political science professor at Eastern Illinois University.
Federal judge accepts religious liberty defense of immigrant rights activists
By Jack Jenkins — February 4, 2020
(RNS) — U.S. District Judge Rosemary Márquez argued that not only are the activists' beliefs sincerely held, but also that prosecuting them amounts to a substantial burden on their faith.
Tom Steyer and preaching the environmental gospel on the campaign trail
By Jack Jenkins — January 31, 2020
(RNS) — Lots of people see God in nature. But for Tom Steyer, a billionaire environmentalist turned presidential candidate, God is found not only in the environment but also in those who fight to protect it.
Liberty University’s debate between religious liberals and conservatives hits a snag
By Jack Jenkins — January 28, 2020
(RNS) — 'I think it’s telling that Falwell Jr. wants to talk about the dangers of social Christianity without talking to us,' said the Rev. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.
Warren announces new campaign interfaith advisory council
By Jack Jenkins — January 24, 2020
(RNS) — “If we want to restore communities, what better way than to influence systemic injustices that will break generational strongholds of poverty and oppression," Warren said of the council.
Iowa pastor says running for office is a test of faith
By Jack Jenkins — January 21, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa (RNS) — 'It's just a really good experience to know what it's like to be an outsider, to be a stranger, to be asking for people's welcome,' the Rev. Sarah Trone Garriott said.
Faith in Action gears up for 2020 election season, with a focus on local offices
By Jack Jenkins — January 16, 2020
(RNS) — 'The progressive community has to get it straight: Faith matters,' the Rev. Alvin Herring said.
Charlie Kirk, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove float debate on Jesus and socialism at Liberty University think tank
By Jack Jenkins — December 13, 2019
(RNS) — On Thursday (Dec. 12), the Twitter account of the newly created conservative think tank posted a challenge to the Rev. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, a progressive faith leader in North Carolina, offering to host a debate over whether Jesus was a socialist.
Progressives: Let’s leave room for others to make progress
By Nick LaParra — October 21, 2019
(RNS) — There is a colossal lack of humility among progressive Christians. We have a tendency to attack the other side and our own with the same level of vitriol and vengeance. It's not helping our cause.
In Georgia, a Democrat launches a campaign that’s all about faith
By Jack Jenkins — September 16, 2019
(RNS) — Sarah Riggs Amico launched her campaign in August with a video that made a direct appeal to religious voters in the state.
Pete Buttigieg: Religious left is ‘stirring’
By Jack Jenkins — August 29, 2019
(RNS) — Buttigieg spoke with Religion News Service to discuss sin, immigration, being a religious millennial and whether he can rally the support of a burgeoning religious left movement.
Rev. William Barber calls on Democrats to host debate on poverty, racism
By Jack Jenkins — August 23, 2019
(RNS) — The progressive activist and pastor called on Democratic Party leaders to do more to address the concerns of poor and low-income Americans.
‘Christian left’ is reviving in America, appalled by treatment of migrants
By Laura E. Alexander — August 16, 2019
(The Conversation) — The high profile, religiously based moral outrage at Trump’s immigration policies does seem to be spurring some long-overdue rethinking of what it means to be Christian in America.
At victimized Charleston church, Booker condemns gun violence, racism
By Jack Jenkins — August 7, 2019
CHARLESTON, S.C. (RNS) — Invoking God and Christian love, presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker railed against gun violence and racism on Wednesday (Aug. 7) at the site of a 2015 church shooting.
Clergy protest outside Mitch McConnell’s office, demand action on gun violence
By Jack Jenkins — August 6, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Faith leaders presented the Senate majority leader's staff with a letter, signed by the group, calling for action on gun violence.
