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By Friday afternoon, The Associated Press and CNN reported the Biden administration has reversed course...

Biden reverses course on refugee cap after faith groups express outrage

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by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, April 16, 2021 (RNS) — President Joe Biden’s administration has reversed a decision to keep in place a historically low cap on refugee admissions left byRead More

The Times reported that the BGEA paid the Trump International Hotel at least $397,602 in 2017...

Trump taxes report highlights nearly $400,000 payment from Billy Graham group

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by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2020 (RNS) — A new report from The New York Times citing Trump’s tax information alleges the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) paid nearlyRead More

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Russian news agency pushed video of Portland protestors burning a Bible: report – The Hill

A cherry-picked video showing protesters in Portland, Ore., burning a stack of books including at least one Bible originated from a Russian government-financed news agency, according to The New YorkRead More

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Evangelicals, Looking to 2020, Face the Limits of Their Base – NY Times

In the aftermath of the midterms, some social conservatives advocate a softer approach to prevent an erosion at the edges of their support. Source: Evangelicals, Looking to 2020, Face theRead More

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Opinion | The Cruelty of Breaking Up Immigrant Families | NY Times

The Trump administration appears to be making it a policy to separate children from their family members when they cross the border. Source: Opinion | The Cruelty of Breaking UpRead More

Accepting Rights Award, Colin Kaepernick Decries ‘Lawful Lynching’ | NY Times

The former N.F.L. quarterback, who protested police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem, received Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award. Source: Accepting Rights Award, Colin Kaepernick Decries ‘Lawful Lynching’Read More

Turkey Rebuffs U.S. Appeals Over Detained American Pastor

The pastor, Andrew Brunson, whose trial began on Monday, has spent 18 months in jail since being accused of aiding terrorist groups, charges he has denied. Source: Turkey Rebuffs U.S.Read More

Opinion | Democrats Are Christians, Too

Most white evangelicals would vote against Jesus Christ himself if he ran as anything but a Republican. Source: Opinion | Democrats Are Christians, Too

‘I Know I Will Be Criticized’: The Latino Evangelical Who Advises Trump on Immigration

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez represents a singular voice in the immigration debate — the rare Latino in a small clique of evangelicals advising President Trump. Source: ‘I Know I Will BeRead More

Opinion | Pope Francis Is Beloved. His Papacy Might Be a Disaster.

Francis takes risks while reshaping the Catholic Church’s relations with the modern world. Source: Opinion | Pope Francis Is Beloved. His Papacy Might Be a Disaster.