Politics

Muslim women poised to change the next Congress

Aug 17, 2018

One is a Somali immigrant who came to the U.S. at age 12, knowing no English. The other is the eldest daughter of Palestinian immigrants who worked her way through college and law school. Both have a strong chance of serving in the 116th U.S. Congress.

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen July 9 in Washington. (CNS/Tyler Orsburn)

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by Michael Sean Winters

Aug 16, 2018

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Kavanaugh is slavishly pro-business; ill effects of cozying up to Russia; impressions vs. reality in support for Trump.

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Why I'm obsessed with President Trump

by Pat Perriello

Aug 15, 2018

NCR Today: If you have read any of my recent blog posts, you will likely agree that I have become obsessed with President Donald Trump and the Russian investigation.

Labor Department bolsters religious exemptions from nondiscrimination laws

by Yonat Shimron, Religion News Service

Aug 14, 2018

The government has a duty to allow contractors to be excused from federal anti-discrimination laws if they cite a religious reason for doing so, according to a new directive from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Muslim women poised to change the next Congress

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Why I'm obsessed with President Trump

Labor Department bolsters religious exemptions from nondiscrimination laws

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Faith and the Faithful talks wrestle with religion and politics

On 9/11 anniversary, demand politicians learn from our failures

Jeff Sessions cleared in church complaint, perplexing some top Methodists

Argentina Senate votes down abortion decriminalization bill

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Trump's attacks on the press empower would-be dictators

Trump's new script makes case for 'collusion'

The Russian connection: When Franklin Graham met Putin

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Pennsylvania state commission scrutinizes flaws in death penalty

Seeing threat to religious freedom, Jeff Sessions announces special task force

State Department religious freedom summit ends with commitments, critiques

Pence, at religious freedom summit, threatens Turkey over detained US pastor

Measure to repeal Oregon's long-standing sanctuary law on November ballot

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Brownback opens religious freedom summit with plea to fight persecution

Trump is leading an anti-democratic assault on the U.S.

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