Belief & Religion

Thousands Turn Out to Protest Gun Control Bills in Virginia

ALAN SUDERMAN and SARAH RANKIN / The Associated Press Jan 20, 2020 The opposition focuses on an assault weapons ban backed by Democrats, who won majorities in the state's General Assembly last year. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

In God We Trust*

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Calling Bernie Sanders Anti-Semitic Is Islamophobic

Shir Hever / The Real News Network Jan 13, 2020 Rutgers Law School professor Sahar Aziz explains how the Vermont senator's critics have weaponized his support for the Palestinian people. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Onward, Christian Fascists

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 30, 2019 The most dangerous legacy of the Trump administration will be the seizure of power by the Christian right. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Jewish Community ‘Terrified’ After Series of Anti-Semitic Attacks

RYAN TARINELLI and MICHAEL R. SISAK / The Associated Pres Dec 29, 2019 Grafton E. Thomas, 37, is accused of stabbing five in Monsey, N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says it's the state's 13th such incident this month. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

NYC Ups Policing in Jewish Areas After Spate of Attacks

JENNIFER PELTZ / The Associated Press Dec 27, 2019 Jewish communities are already on edge after a deadly Dec. 10 shooting rampage at a northern New Jersey kosher market. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pope Offers Christmas Message of Hope to a Suffering World

The Associated Press Dec 25, 2019 The pontiff calls for easing of tensions in conflict zones from Syria to Venezuela and spotlights the plight of migrants fleeing injustice. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Time For a New Christmas Truce

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Dec 25, 2019 During World War I, men on both sides defied their leaders and respective nations, if only for a moment. Let it be a lesson in 2019. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Thousands Mark Christmas in West Bank Town of Bethlehem

MOHAMMAD DARAGHMEH & PATTY NIEBERG / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2019 The celebrations capped the most successful year in history for Palestinian tourism, according to Tourism Minister Rula Maayah. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Baba Ram Dass, Spiritual Guru and LSD Pioneer, Dies at 88

The Associated Press Dec 23, 2019 The 1960s counterculture spiritual leader and early LSD proponent is best known for the 1971 bestseller, "Be Here Now." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Vatican Office Reveals Vast Caseload of Abuse

NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Dec 20, 2019 The church must now cope with the globalization of the scandal that once seemed largely confined to the English-speaking world. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Pope Removes Shroud of Secrecy From Clergy Sex Abuse Cases

NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Dec 17, 2019 He abolishes rule criticized as leading to the protection of pedophiles. “The carnival of obscurity is over,” says a survivor and advocate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )