Back in October, there was a splashy data finding from several surveys of young people: they were less likely to identify as transgender in the most recent data.
Epstein’s victims deserve more attention than his ‘client list’
The Jeffrey Epstein story has slipped in and out of the headlines for years, but in a very particular way. Most news articles ask a specific question – which powerful men might be on “the list”?
Pope Leo’s first Vatican Christmas crèche carries message of peace
Pope Leo XIV unveiled his first crèches, or Nativity scenes, as pope on Monday (Dec. 15), a longtime tradition signaling the start of Christmas festivities at the Vatican.
The End of Jewish Belonging
Jewish people have been part of Australia since its very beginning. When the First Fleet arrived in 1788, carrying convicts from England, among the 1,400 prisoners were at least six Jews. From that moment on, Jewish life has been woven…
Getting peace right: Why justice needs to be baked into ceasefire agreements – including Ukraine’s
Efforts to end the war in Ukraine have grabbed global attention, fueled by debates over U.S. President Donald Trump’s 28-point plan – which many analysts see as favoring Russia – and European attempts to craft a counterproposal.
The Real Reason These Nativity Displays Bother MAGA Christians So Much
A Massachusetts church is under fire for their holiday display featuring a pro-immigrant take on a classic Christmas decoration: the Nativity.
Top ADL civil rights lay leader quits, accusing group of being ‘useful idiot’ for Trump
The former top litigation volunteer at the Anti-Defamation League is making public his scorching resignation letter from the group, in the latest sign of Jewish discontent over the organization’s shifts during the second Trump administration.
Pope Leo XIV’s changes to labor code adapt to new brand of Vatican staffers
Before leaving for his first apostolic trip to Turkey and Lebanon in November, Pope Leo XIV issued reforms to the Vatican’s labor laws. Both recognize the rapid changes in the makeup of the Catholic Church’s workforce and hope to bring…
Hanukkah celebrates both an ancient military victory and a miracle of light – modern Jews can pick from either tradition
Friends and family will come together to celebrate, share gifts and eat traditional foods as the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins on Dec. 14, 2025.
The Purity Movement Was Never About Pledges and Rings — It’s About Naturalizing White Femininity as America’s Moral Center
Recent headlines about the denim ad wars—Levi’s tapping Beyoncé, American Eagle turning to Sydney Sweeney, Gap retreating after backlash—have offered a telling glimpse of how American brands still traffic in gendered norms that signal national belonging.
BWA Opens Nominations for 2026 Human Rights Award
In alignment with a commitment to defend religious freedom, human rights, and justice, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) seeks to recognize global leaders who are making a meaningful impact in these vital ministry areas. To that end, the BWA is…
Two governors — a Mormon Republican and a Jewish Democrat — team up to stop political violence
When conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed at a campus event in Utah in September, the first call Gov. Spencer Cox received was from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.