Students from Betsy DeVos’ Alma Mater Sign Petition Against Her Nomination for U.S. Education Secretary

Alumni and students from Michigan’s Calvin College protest DeVos' nomination. Several alumni and students from Calvin College, Betsy DeVos' Alma Mater, have signed a

North Dakota Considers Repealing Sunday Morning Shopping Ban

North Dakota's ban is negatively affecting the state's shopping competitiveness. Residents of North Dakota can finally go shopping on Sunday mornings if a 19th

National LGBTQ Task Force to Review TN Episcopal Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Decision to create task force taken after Tennessee bishop bans same-sex marriages in his diocese despite official permission by Church at national level. The

Pope Francis Blesses While Duterte Curses Him

Philippine President Duterte slams Catholic Church for criticism against his "War on Drugs." Despite the Pope’s blessing on the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte went

Religious Crowd Gathers in Support of Women’s March

People of faith stood in unity at Women's March in Washington D.C. The early morning hours of January 21 saw large gatherings of women

Nebraska Wants to Overturn Ban on Religious Attire in Classrooms

Groups in Nebraska are moving to repeal a ban on religious clothing in schools. When Sister Madeleine Miller received certification to become a teacher,

Since Trump’s Election, Sanctuary Churches Have Doubled

More churches have become sanctuaries for Muslims after Trump won the Presidential Election in November. A coalition of faith communities referred to as the

Katy Perry and George Takei Standing Up for American Muslims

Katy Perry and George Takei are both using their platforms to counter Islamophobia before Trump's inauguration. Following the rise of Islamophobic rhetoric and hate

FFRF Lawsuit Gets 14-Foot Cross Removed from CA Park

Santa Clara, CA removes 14-foot cross following FFRF lawsuit. A 14-foot cross donated by the Santa Clara Lion’s Club in 1953 to Santa Clara,

NSW Warns Loopholes in Australia Marriage Equality Bill

Australia's marriage equality bill contains a discrimination law loophole. The New South Wales (NSW) Anti-Discrimination Board has identified potential loopholes in the Australian Federal