Washington Post: Franklin Graham vs. the IRS

Barry W. Lynn | The Washington Post (United States) It sometimes seems that everyone ever audited by the IRS – or even asked questions about a return – is claiming …Continue reading »

HuffPo: Church Electioneering and the IRS: Another Example of Tax Agency Failure

Rev. Barry Lynn | The Huffington Post (United States) You might have noticed that there has been a little controversy about the Internal Revenue Service lately. It appears that officials …Continue reading »

Windsor Star: Religion marks a divergent path throughout U.S., Canadian history

Lee-Anne Goodman | The Canadian Press (Canada) WASHINGTON – Canada and the United States are not just two of the world’s closest neighbours in terms of commerce, trade and culture, …Continue reading »

Religion & Politics: Under Hillary Clinton, the State Department Pursued Greater Religious Engagement

Amy Frykholm | Religion & Politics (United States) At the end of January, in the days after Hillary Clinton stepped down as secretary of state, the media rushed to analyze …Continue reading »

HuffPo: Mikey Weinstein Threatens To Sue Michele Bachmann For ‘Lies’ In Military Religion Fundraising Email

Nick Wing | The Huffington Post (United States) Attorney and activist Mikey Weinstein, president of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, told U.S. News & World Report Tuesday that he’s considering a lawsuit …Continue reading »

NY Times: Religion Beyond the Right

Frunk Bruni | The New York Times (United States) As the Boy Scouts of America reassesses its ban on gay scouts and leaders, we’re hearing a lot about the organization’s …Continue reading »

NY Times: Putting Politics Ahead of Science

Editorial | The New York Times (United States) Appearing before Planned Parenthood’s annual convention last Friday, President Obama pledged his continuing support for women’s reproductive rights. In a speech before …Continue reading »

HuffPo: Obama Administration Plan B Appeal Draws Criticism From Reproductive Rights Groups

Julie Pace | Associated Press (United States) MEXICO CITY — President Barack Obama said Thursday he was comfortable with his administration’s decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill …Continue reading »

Christian Science Monitor: Boston bombing: US Muslims react with fear, frustration, and new resolve

Husna Haq | Christian Science Monitor (United States) When the bombs at the Boston Marathon exploded a week ago Monday, a familiar chain of events and emotions unfolded for many in the …Continue reading »

National Catholic Reporter: Pope Francis, women and ‘chauvinism with skirts’

Jamie Manson | National Catholic Reporter (United States) In the six weeks since Pope Francis’ election, those who have followed him in the media have been treated to a series …Continue reading »

Seattle Times: Civil Disagreement: Should Arlene’s Flowers be required to serve a gay wedding?

The Seattle Times (United States) Civil Disagreement pits two members of the Seattle Times editorial board against each other on a question of the day. It is an occasional feature …Continue reading »