*UPDATE*: Sam Brownback as Religious Freedom Ambassador? His Distinguished Predecessor Hopes for the Best
[Editor’s note: a clarification/correction to the author’s reporting of his interview with Rabbi Saperstein was…
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International Religious Freedom Battles Heat Up
On Friday, the Senate voted to confirm Rabbi David Saperstein to the post of Ambassador-at-Large…
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Florida Congressman said Rep. Keith Ellison was the “antithesis of the principles on which this country was established.”
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Religious Leaders On Anti-Muslim Frenzy: “Silence Is Not An Option”
At emergency summit, interfaith leaders condemn climate of “derision, misinformation and outright bigotry.”
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The National Council of Jewish Women is set to endorse her and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism praises her record.
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Stupak Forming Fault Lines in Left-Leaning Faith Groups?
With left-leaning faith groups unable to agree on abortion issues, the religious right—with the help of anti-choice Democrats—were able to convince Democratic strategists that they spoke for people of faith. Will the inability to take a strong stance for women’s rights split religious coalitions?
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