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July 2, 2009
Bennet talking health reform at Denver church
(Associated Press)
Clergy now pushing for health care reform bill
(By Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan - Durham Herald-Sun)
A New Role for Religion in Obama's White House
(By Dan Gilgoff - U.S. News & World Report)
A 'Jewish Missionary' Takes On Hunger
(By Rebecca Dube - Jewish Daily Forward)
Ending Childhood Hunger by 2015
(By Jim Weill - Huffington Post)
Conservatives Launch New 'Freedom Federation'
(By Adelle M. Banks - Religion News Service)
U.S. Nuns Facing Vatican Scrutiny
(By Laurie Goodstein - New York Times)
Council votes for Muslim school holidays, though mayor says no
(By Kirk Semple - New York Times News Service)
The New Energy Politics
(By E.J. Dionne Jr. - Washington Post, Opinion)
Big-City Police Chiefs Urge Overhaul of Immigration Policy
(By Damen Cave - New York Times)
Immigration law: Not a nice reflection on Utah
(Salt Lake Tribune, Editorial)
'I have sinned': Philandering politicians look toward the heavens when they confess
(By Miles Hilder and Kris Kitto - The Hill)
July 1, 2009
Pastors push affordable health care
(By Jerry L. Van Marter - Presbyterian News Service)
Lament on the Capitol Steps
(By Amy Eilberg - Minneapolis Star Tribune, Opinion)
Faith-Based Coalition Wins In Energy Bill
(By Jacqueline L. Salmon - Washington Post, God in Government)
Climate in the Senate
(New York Times, Editorial)
Utah faith leaders urge repeal of SB81
(By Peggy Fletcher Stack - Salt Lake Tribune)
Illegal immigrant discusses enforcement of Senate Bill 81
(By Lori Pritchard - KSL TV 5: Salt Lake City, UT)
Is This Man the Future of Evangelical America?
(By Jacques Berlinerblau - Washington Post, On Faith)
Pope signs new globalization encyclical
(Associated Press)
Minnesota court rules for Franken, leaves GOP without any Jewish Senators
(By Eric Fingerhut - Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The suppressed fact: Deaths by U.S. torture
(By Glenn Greenwald - Salon, Opinion)
After Madoff Sentencing, Trauma Persists
(By Stewart Ain - New York Jewish Week)
Obama Pledges Support for Nonprofits
(Associated Press)
A Bank Run Teaches the 'Plain People' About the Risks of Modernity
(By Douglas Belkin - Wall Street Journal)
June 30, 2009
Religious groups' radio ads back health overhaul
(By Alan Fram - Associated Press)
Jewish groups hail energy legislation passage
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Embracing public Judaism
(By Rabbi Jill Jacobs - Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Opinion)
'Truth' and poverty: Pope to teach on an ethical economy
(By Cathy Lynn Grossman - USA Today, Faith and Reason)
U.S. Pullout From Iraqi Cities Marked by Holiday
(By Alissa J. Rubin - New York Times)
Obama assures he's committed to gay rights
(By Peter Nicholas - Chicago Tribune)
Stimulus Money Boosts Health Clinics Serving Poor
(By Kristen Wyatt - Associated Press)
How Long Is Long Enough?
(New York Times, Opinion)
A Broken U.N. Promise In Congo
(By Eve Ensler - Washington Post, Opinion)
Churches lease space for extra income
(By Bob Smietana - Tennessean)
Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years
(By Tomoeh Murakami Tse - Washington Post)
Riverside Church Pastor Resigns After 2 Months
(By Paul Vitello - New York Times, City Room)
Believers and the Fourth of July
(By William McKenzie - Dallas Morning News, Texas Faith)
June 29, 2009
Religion and Health Care Reform
(By Bob Abernethy - Religion and Ethics Newsweekly)
Interfaith coalition applauds Obama commitment on immigration
(By Mary Frances Schjonberg - Episcopal News Service)
Religious groups ready to rally on budget cuts, but they don't expect it to make immediate difference
(By Doug Grow - MinnPost)
Baptists announce education initiative
(Associated Press)
Gay rights groups spend Sunday at church
(By Elaine Ayala - San Antonio Express-News)
Spiritual Counsel to the G8
(By Katherine Marshall - Washington Post, On Faith)
Climate bill might ignite energy revolution in U.S.
(By H. Josef Hebert - Associated Press)
Betraying the Planet
(By Paul Krugman - New York Times, Opinion)
State Department Appoints Special Representative to Muslims
(By Adelle M. Banks - Religion News Service)
Will scandals inspire evangelicals to stray from Republican Party?
(By Mark K. Barabak - Los Angeles Times)
Role of Women In Iran Protest Kindles Hope
(By Sudarsan Raghavan - Washington Post)
Sound of Silence: The Culture Wars Take a Break
(By Sam Tanenhaus - New York Times)
AUDIO: Rev. Jackson On The Loss Of Michael
(NPR)
June 26, 2009
Rallying for health care form, religiously
(By Eric Fingerhut - Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Protesters call for investigation of U.S. torture allegations
(By Andrew Maddocks - Salt Lake Tribune)
Interview With Richard Cizik's Replacement at National Association of Evangelicals
(By Dan Gilgoff - US News and World Report, God and Country)
Hating On Hate Crimes
(By Amy Sullivan - Time, Swampland)
On church-state issues, Obama brings new perspective, slow policy change
(By Robert Marus - Associated Baptist Press)
House energy bill gains support
(By Jim Tankersley and James Oliphant - Los Angeles Times)
Michael Jackson in Black and White
(By Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite - Washington Post, On Faith)
More work to do, NAACP leader says
(By Niraj Warikoo - Detroit Free Press)
Obama Wants Immigration Reform Done This Year
(By Jennifer Bendery and Keith Koffler - Roll Call)
A Very Personal Lobbying Campaign
(By Ginger Thompson - New York Times)
The Political Enclave That Dare Not Speak Its Name
(By Manuel Roig-Franzia - Washington Post)
AUDIO: The Burqa Debate
(Columbus Dispatch)
June 25, 2009
Relating Climate Change to Poverty 'Vital', Says Head of Catholic Relief Network
(By Aaron J. Leichman - Christian Post)
Prospects improve for massive climate bill
(By H. Josef Hebert and Dina Cappiello - Associated Press)
Health-care reform spurs 3 rallies
(By James Thalman and Lana Groves - Deseret News)
Let There Be Universal Coverage
(By Lisa Miller - Newsweek)
Social conservatives fall from moral high ground
(By S.A. Miller - Washington Times)
Sanford Cites Secretive Christian Group's Role in Helping Confront Affair
(By Dan Gilgoff - U.S. News and World Report, God and Country)
Disgrace
(By Micheal Peppard - Commonweal)
Kindness to the immigrant
(By Adam Smith - Relevant)
Obama Set for First Step on Immigration Reform
(By Ginger Thompson and David M. Herszenhorn - New York Times)
Bishops' labor document seen as breakthrough
(By Jerry Filteau - National Catholic Reporter)
World has means to end hunger, experts say
(By Kathy L. Gilbert - United Methodist News Service)
Virginia Abortion Restriction Is Upheld
(By Josh White - Washington Post)
Notre Dame's fundraising: Thank you, Obama?
(By David Gibson - Beliefnet, Pontifications)
June 24, 2009
Torture eats away at the soul of this nation
(By Diana Gibson and Ray McGovern - San Jose Mercury News, Opinion)
The NAE Chooses Government Affairs Director
(By Sarah Pulliam - Christianity Today)
Catholic group pushes climate legislation
(By Ben Smith - Politico)
Utah faith leaders speak out for health-care reform
(By Kristen Moulton - Salt Lake Tribune)
Obama Backers Hope 'Story Bank' Aids Health Reform
(By Janet Adamy - Wall Street Journal)
Islam is greatest contributor to refugee law: Report
(By Matthew Hay Brown - Baltimore Sun, In Good Faith)
Faith group, 4 Dems exit immigration-bill session
(By Elisabeth Arriero - Arizona Republic)
Deporting Fathers in the name of Homeland Security
(By Joseph Nevins - New American Media)
Jewish Darfur activists see White House moving in right direction
(By Eric Fingerhut - Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Pope's Delayed Message on Greed
(By Thomas J. Reese - Washington Post, On Faith)
Pope to meet Obama July 10 during evening audience
(By Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service)
Watching Neda Die -- A Sacred Taboo Broken
(By Steven Waldman - Beliefnet)
Anti-faith, anti-government violence a toxic mix
(By Kevin Eckstrom - Religion News Service)
Southern Baptists evict church, bemoan malaise
(By Adelle M. Banks - Religion News Service)
June 23, 2009
Pursuing the possible: Religious Voices on Health Care
(By Robert D. Francis - Christian Century, Opinion)
Is the Religious Right Losing Its Grip?
(By Lester Feder - Center for American Progress)
Exclusive: Ralph Reed Launches New Values Group: 'Not Your Daddy's Christian Coalition'
(By Dan Gilgoff - U.S. News and World Report, God and Country)
Dobson's Successor Praises Obama, Looks for Common Ground
(By Jacqueline L. Salmon - Washington Post, God in Government)
Unitarians say they're 'Standing on the Side of Love'
(By Lindsey Perna - Religion News Service)
Petitioners to Mormons: Soften gay marriage stance
(By Jennifer Dobner - Associated Press)
Religious study: Gays not "godless" "Christian bashers"
(By Joe Garofoli - San Francisco Chronicle, Politics Blog)
Riders Offer One Another Tourniquets, Tenderness
(By Rosalind S. Helderman and David A. Fahrenthold - Washington Post)
Life and Death in Tehran
(By Roger Cohen - New York Times, Opinion)
Chamber of Commerce, Unionbuster vs. Pope, Catholic Bishops on Union Rights
(By Art Levine - Huffington Post)
Labor unions, Catholic hospitals to end conflict
(By Sam Hananel - Associated Press)
Groups laud voting rights decision
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Pope: Refugees must be welcomed despite problems
(Associated Press)
U.S. House Leaders Schedule Climate-Change Bill Vote
(By Simon Lomax - Bloomberg)
June 22, 2009
Interfaith effort seeks health care for everyone
(By David Yonke - Toledo Blade)
In Poll, Wide Support for Government-Run Health
(By Kevin Sack and Marjorie Connelly - New York Times)
Warner courts church leaders on health goals
(By Bill Bartel - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot)
Immigration Reform is a Christian Issue
(By Gabriel Salguero - Washington Post, On Faith)
Obama Talks Immigration at Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
(By Linsday Perna - Religion News Service)
Where Are the Voices of Faith About Iran?
(By Jefffrey Weiss - Politics Daily)
In Iran, Both Sides Seek to Carry Islam's Banner
(By Neil MacFarquhar - New York Times)
Your mission: Help the jobless
(By Tim Funk - Charlotte Observer)
Hate rhetoric doesn't advance abortion debate
(By Raymond A. Schroth - Newark Star-Ledger, Opinion)
How Catholics Became Majority on High Court
(By William Wan - Washignton Post)
Ministers seek investigation into police shootings
(By Bob Allen - Associated Baptist Press)
Southern California churches prepare in case gun violence shows up at the altar
(By Kate Linthicum - Los Angeles Times)
Sudan Faces Permanent Humanitarian Emergency, Warn Relief Groups
(By Aaron J. Leichman - Christian Post)
June 19, 2009
Health Reform and Faith Groups
(By Jacqueline L. Salmon - Washington Post, God in Government)
Preaching for health-care reform
(By Meredith Heagney - Columbus Dispatch, The Compass)
Starting Health Care Reform in the ER
(By Kate Pickert - Time)
Obama commits to immigration reform
(United Press International)
Catholic bishops urge immigration reform
(By Michael Paulson - Boston Globe, Articles of Faith)
Panel slams U.S. over immigration raid tactics
(By Tyche Hendricks - San Francisco Chronicle)
In New York, Sotomayor Put Focus on the Poor
(By Charlie Savage and Michael Powell - New York Times)
Rabbis join Saperstein for Darfur fast
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Obama's Darfur policy lacks clarity, advocates say
(By William C. Mann - Associated Press)
Baptist Leaders Endorse 'American Clean Energy and Security Act'
(By Brian Kaylor - Ethics Daily)
Congress passes restrictions on detainees
(By Larry Margasak - Associated Press)
Praying for Iran's Citizens and Their Pursuit of Freedom
(By Mark Johnson - Ethics Daily, Opinion)
VIDEO: Geneive Abdo: The Religion Factor in Iran's Political Crisis
(PBS, Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly)
World hunger reaches the 1 billion people mark
(By Alessandra Rizzo - Associated Press)
June 18, 2009
Immigration reform... now
(By Michael Sean Winters - National Catholic Reporter Today)
Reclaiming the Church's Mission and Message on Immigration
(By Bill Mefford - Sojourners, God's Politics)
Hispanic Evangelicals Flock to Capitol Hill for Prayer, Advocacy
(By Eric Young - Christian Post)
Call to the bishops: 'build on hope, not fear'
(By David O'Brien - National Catholic Reporter, Opinion)
Panel of Clerics Offers Talks With Iranian Opposition
(By Nazila Fathi and Alan Cowell - New York Times)
Inside Iran, a rebellion that is familiar and unpredictable
(By Babak Rahimi - Los Angeles Times, Opinion)
Putting the option in adoption
(By Corinna Lohser - RH Reality Check, On Common Ground)
Teenagers and Pregnancy
(New York Times, Opinion)
Time is now for health care reform
(By Dr. Wayne J. Riley - United Methodist News Service, Opinion)
President Wades Into Gay Issues
(By Scott Wilson - Washington Post)
Human Trafficking Rises in Recession
(Time)
Climate change hits China's poor hardest, activist groups say
(Agence France-Presse)
Holder sees about 50 terrorism trials
(Associated Press)
Senate Approves Ban on Release of 'Torture Photos'
(By Trish Turner - Fox News)
Obama Plans to Replace Bush's Bioethics Panel
(By Nicholas Wade - New York Times)
June 17, 2009
Goodwill Works in Health Care
(By Steven Langel - Roll Call)
Democrats face crucial immigration test
(By Gebe Martinez - Politico)
Immigration Backers Fear Back Burner
(By Jennifer Bendery - Roll Call)
Catholic bishops and budget cuts
(By Tim Rutten - Los Angeles Times, Opinion)
Group urges legislators to pass race bill
(By Michael Hewlett - Winston-Salem (NC) Journal)
Faith-Based Competition
(By Katherine Marshall - Washington Post, On Faith)
Pope says religious values must be part of solving world's problems
(By Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service)
Partnering Against Trafficking
(By Hillary Rodham Clinton - Washington Post, Opinion)
After Museum Attack, More 'Lone Wolf' Violence Feared
(By Adam Dickter - Jewish Week)
Benefits to be extended to government workers' gay partners
(By Philip Elliot - Associated Press)
Obama Directive to Bar Bias Based on Sexual Orientation
(By Laura Meckler - Wall Street Journal)
Report on Warming Offers New Details
(By David A. Fahrenthold - Washington Post)
Bush-era lawyer could stand trial for penning 'torture memos'
(By Warren Richey - Christian Science Monitor)
Iran's election opens generational fissure
(By Ramin Jahanbegloo - Los Angeles Times, Opinion)
Iran's Protests: Why Twitter Is the Medium of the Movement
(By Lev Grossman - Time Magazine)
June 16, 2009
Pax Populi
(By Katie Paris - RH Reality Check, On Common Ground)
Seeing red is not always what you think
(By Sarah Stoesz - RH Reality Check, On Common Ground)
Chaput, Polis push 'mutual interest' in immigration reform
(By Wendy Norris - Colorado Independent)
CIA Mistaken on 'High-Value' Detainee, Document Shows
(By Peter Finn and Julie Tate - Washington Post)
Detainee says he lied to CIA in harsh interrogations
(By Julian E. Barnes and Greg Miller - Los Angeles Times)
The Torture Question
(By Travis Mamone - Relevant Magazine)
What Sustains Me
(By Vincent Harding, Vashti McKenzie, Donald Miller, and others - Sojourners)
Blood in Tehran
(By Maziar Bahari - Newsweek)
Iran rules out annulment, Tehran crowds gather
(By Parisa Hafezi and Fredrik Dahl - Reuters)
ACLU Report Documents Serious Problems With U.S. Restrictions on Muslim Charities
(By Daphne Eviatar - Washington Independent)
Conservative Judaism Searches for its Identity
(By Alison Cies - Jewish Daily Forward)
Pope urges world leaders to tackle hunger at UN summit
(By John Thavis - Catholic News Service)
Rules Are Not Enough: Why Judges Need Empathy
(By Cathleen Kaveny - Commonweal)
Same-Sex Marriage Gains Traction
(By Tim Craig - Washington Post)
INTERVIEW: The Truth Smirks
(By Jim Wallis - Sojourners)
June 15, 2009
Pro-choice perspective
(By John M. Buchanan - Christian Century)
Will Tiller murder alter abortion debate?
(Religion News Service)
Saguaro Seminar Stays with Obama
(By Daniel Burke - Religion News Service)
Keeping faith in President Obama's immigration reform vows
(By Albor Ruiz - New York Daily News)
Jewish leaders join push for torture panel
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Sex-trafficking fight goes beyond streets
(By Christopher Quinn - Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'We Are Not Commanded To Be a Docent in the Art Museum. We Are Commanded To Love the Poor.'
(By Mark Galli - Christianity Today)
Too Poor to Make the News
(By Barbara Ehrenreich - New York Times, Opinion)
Specifics begin to emerge on nation's hottest topic: health reform
(By Nancy Frazier O'Brien - Catholic News Service)
'Old lions' take pride in their social activism
(By Louis Sahagun - Los Angeles Times)
Why I Now Support Gay Marriage
(By Tom Suozzi - New York Times, Opinion)
Black Pastors and Gay Rights: D.C. Becomes a Battleground
(By Carl M. Cannon - Politics Daily)
Reconciling faith, feminism, and Islam
(By David Ian Miller - San Francisco Chronicle)
Khamenei Calls for Inquiry as Demonstrators Defy Ban
(By Robert F. Worth and Nazila Fathi - New York Times)
June 12, 2009
Faith Leaders Press Obama on Torture Commission
(By Tiffany Stanley - Religion News Service)
Minnesotan leads torture protest in D.C.
(By Eric Roper - Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Rally calls for end to torture
(By Brittany Smith - Lansing State Journal)
Court ruling allows federal government to keep detainee-abuse photos secret
(Associated Press)
200 come to interfaith gathering at Holocaust Museum
(By Eric Fingerhut - Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Museum Shooting Seen by Jewish Activists as Part of Surge in Antisemitism
(By Nathan Guttman - Jewish Daily Forward)
When Hate Speech Justifies Killing
(By Jim Wallis - God's Politics)
Tobacco Regulation, at Last
(New York Times, Editorial)
Obama Takes His Health Care Case to the Public
(By Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Robert Pear - New York Times)
Fair Faith-Based Partnerships
(By Michael Kessler - Washington Post, On Faith)
Religious charities gain in a down year
(By Lindsay Perna and Chaz Muth - National Catholic Reporter)
June 11, 2009
Holocaust Museum Shooting: Racism and Reaction
(By Rabbi David Saperstein - Washington Post, Live Q&A)
Jewish Leaders, Museums React to Shooting
(By William Wan - Washington Post, God in Government)
Miami Herald reporter had early encounter with Holocaust Museum suspect
(By Douglas Hanks - Miami Herald)
Gun controllers say rampage aids cause
(By S.A. Miller - Washington Times)
Prominent religious leaders to urge President Obama to create a torture commission
(By Jerry L. Van Marter - Presbyterian News Service)
Rally seeks to end torture
(By Yonat Shimron - Raleigh News and Observer)
Christian Leaders Push for Immigration Law
(By Lindsay Perna - Religion News Service)
Is Hope Bilingual?
(By Samuel Rodriguez - Washington Post, On Faith)
This time, We Won't Scare
(By Nicholas Kristof - New York Times, Opinion)
Rev. Jeremiah Wright says "Jews" are keeping him from President Obama
(By David Squires - Hampton Roads (Va.) Daily Press)
Evangelical Leaders Rally Int'l Support for Sri Lanka Relief Efforts
(By Eric Young - Christian Post)
Record number of U.S. students need free lunch
(By Peter Eisler and Elizabeth Weise - USA Today)
June 10, 2009
Catholic activist turned congressman has a seat at the table
(By Michael Sean Winters - National Catholic Reporter)
Economy for the common good
(By Thomas C. Fox - National Catholic Reporter)
Abortion doctor George Tiller's slaying exposes churches' lack of security, experts warn
(By Manya Brachear - Chicago Tribune)
All Saints Church Rector Involved In Anti-Torture White House Event
(By Stephanie Mojica - Pasadena Now)
West-Islam Clash 'Not Inevitable', Says Catholic Leader
(By Aaron J. Leichman - Christian Post)
Gingrich's Move to the (Religious) Right
(By David Waters - Washington Post, On Faith)
Health-Care Bills Begin to Crystallize
(By Naftali Bendavid and Janet Adamy - Wall Street Journal)
White House gets its wish on Sotomayor hearings
(By Michael Muskal - Los Angeles Times)
Local Faith Coalition's 'Project Jubilee' help immigrants with mounting debts
(By Sarah Strandberg - Decorah (Iowa) Newspapers)
Pacific island nation to accept Chinese Muslim detainees from Guantanamo
(By Ray Lilley - Associated Press)
Charity Giving Declines, a New Report Finds
(By Stephanie Strom - New York Times)
United Methodist Agencies Announce More Layoffs
(By Audrey Barrick - Christian Post)
Revved up to fight world hunger
(By Chris Sturgis - Times of Trenton)
June 9, 2009
Immigration reform advocates enthusiastic, but wary of its prospects
(By Carmen Blanco - Catholic News Service)
The Soul of the Border Crisis
(Christianity Today, Editorial)
Peaceful abortion dialogue is shaky but real
(By Susan Koscis - Christian Science Monitor, Opinion)
Tiller's Kansas Abortion Clinic Will Not Reopen
(By Peter Slevin - Washington Post)
Will gay marriage end left vs. right?
(By Arianna Huffington - Dallas Morning News, Opinion)
Report: Gay Rights Groups Ignored Religion on Prop. 8
(By Jacqueline L. Salmon - Washington Post, God in Government)
Sebelius meets with UJC
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Bishops urge state assembly to raise taxes
(By Lynette Wilson - Episcopal News Service)
Can charitable agencies be saved? It's a matter of faith
(By Tim Funk - Charlotte Observer)
Expelled US aid groups in talks over Darfur
(By Katie Nguyen and Andrew Heavens - Reuters)
First Guantanamo inmate transferred to U.S. for trial
(By Mark Silva - Los Angeles Times)
June 8, 2009
Careful rhetoric with Muslim states
(By Marco Vicenzino - Boston Globe, Opinion)
Voice for Darfur
(Akron Beacon Journal, Editorial)
Jewish group organizes L.A. march against Darfur violence
(By Ari B. Bloomekatz - Los Angeles Times)
Hispanic, Latino Evangelical Leaders Back High Court Pick Sotomayor
(By Eric Young - Christian Post)
Democrats stoke grassroots healthcare campaign
(By Carey Gillam - Reuters)
AUDIO: Obama Pushes Congress To Work On Health Care
(By Mara Liasson - National Public Radio)
Antiabortion Efforts Move to the State Level
(By Peter Slevin - Washington Post)
Closed Clinic Leaves Abortion Protesters at a Loss
(By Monica Davey - New York Times)
Suspect predicts more antiabortion violence
(Associated Press)
What NH Reveals About Religion and Same-Sex Marriage
(By Robert P. Jones and Daniel Cox - Washington Post, On Faith)
Weekly Churchgoers Favor Gay Service Members
(By Jacqueline L. Salmon - Washington Post, God in Government)
Catholic Relief Networks Say Technology Key to Climate Change Plan
(By Aaron J. Leichman - Christian Post)
Rally calls for lawmakers to raise taxes to help needy
(By Catherine Candisky - Columbus Dispatch)
Bishop calls for end to payday loans
(By Kathy L. Gilber - United Methodist News Service)
Time in Pew Softens Immigration View?
(By Jeffrey Weiss - Politics Daily)
June 5, 2009
Faith-Based Panel's Mission Includes Poverty, Climate Change, Abortion
(By William Wan - Washington Post, God in Government)
Obama in Cairo
(PBS, Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly)
Obama speech in Cairo pleases American Muslims
(By Manya Brachear - Chicago Tribune, The Seeker)
American Christian leaders applaud Obama's speech
(By Jerry L. Van Marter - Presbyterian News Service)
Major Campaign Urges Obama to Fix Immigration Problem
(By Ethan Cole - Christian Post)
How an immigration raid changed a town
(By Steve Dinnen - Christian Science Monitor)
America Can Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time: Why the U.S. Should Form an Accountability Commission
(By Rabbi Steve Gutow - Huffington Post)
Half say OK to torture sometimes, poll shows
(By Liz Sidoti - Associated Press)
Gay bishop says faith groups key to N.H. gay marriage vote
(By Daniel Burke - Religion News Service)
The Case Against Omar al Bashir
(By Angelina Jolie - Time)
Visiting Buchenwald, Obama speaks of the lessons of evil
(CNN, Political Ticker)
Colorado woman to be first black female rabbi
(By Electa Draper - Denver Post)
June 4, 2009
The Obama speech: Video and transcript
(By Eric Fingerhut - Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Obama Draws From King in Cairo
(By Eboo Patel - Washington Post, On Faith)
White House Consulted American Religious Leaders on Muslim Speech
(By Dan Gilgoff - U.S. News and World Report, God and Country)
Analysis: Obama offers unclenched fist to Muslims
(By Steven R. Hurst - Associated Press)
Reform must address care costs
(By Rev. Steven Beckham - Baton Rouge (La.) Advocate)
Obama Shifts on Coverage Mandate
(By Janet Adamy - Wall Street Journal)
Detroit pastors share message of faith, hope in light of auto crisis
(By Marylynn G. Hewitt - Catholic News Service)
What would 'cultural Catholic' Sotomayor mean for Supreme Court?
(By Rachel Zoll - Associated Press)
New Hampshire Legalizes Gay Marriage
(Associated Press)
Connecticut bishops ask governor to support death penalty repeal
(Catholic News Service)
Redeem the prison generation
(By Mark Lange - Christian Science Monitor, Opinion)
Katrina Victims Will Not Have to Vacate Trailers
(By Shaila Dewan - New York Times)
Churches Fight Back Against Shrinking Membership
(By Dan Gilgoff - U.S. News and World Report)
June 3, 2009
As the Myths Abound, So Does Islamic Outreach
(By Eli Saslow - Washington Post)
In Cairo, Obama must thank moderate Muslims
(Christian Science Monitor, Editorial)
On first trip to Mideast, Obama has delicate task
(By Farah Stockman - Boston Globe)
We who sowed hate share blame in killing of abortion doctor
(By Frank Schaeffer - Baltimore Sun, Opinion)
The choice on abortion: rhetorical recklessness or civil expression
(By Tim Rutten - Los Angeles Times, Opinion)
Church Leaders Make Case for Nukes Abolition Amid N. Korea Tests
(By Eric Young - Christian Post)
Clergy Rally in Support Of Same-Sex Marriage
(By Hamil R. Harris - Washington Post)
What to do with excess embryos?
(By Leanne Larmondin - Religion News Service)
Sotomayor's confirmation backed by majority of Americans, poll says
(By Mark Silva - Los Angeles Times)
Genocide Step
(New Republic, Editorial)
Administration to Reveal Plans for Katrina Housing Transition
(By Spencer S. Hsu - Washington Post)
New Study on Detention and Inhumane Treatment Helps Explain Gitmo Suicides
(By Daphne Eviatar - Washington Independent)
Feds: Home-School Numbers Up
(By Daniel Burke - Religion News Service)
