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Will JFK’s grandson become our first Jewish president?
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 11, 2017
A new category: Jews-by-surprise. It says more about us than about them.
Anti-gun pastor wins rifle raffle
By Adelle M. Banks — July 28, 2016
(RNS) When he learned he’d won, he met the owner of the raffled gun at a local gun shop, passed a background check and received the prize.
For UFO enthusiasts at Oregon festival, ‘it’s all extraterrestrial’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 25, 2016
McMINNVILLE, Ore. (RNS) What's the difference between belief in a religion and belief in the paranormal? Not much, some say.
Why Mormon leaders are ‘deeply troubled’ by Oregon militiamen
By Mark A. Kellner — January 5, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Taking up arms goes beyond what the religion teaches, say scholars.
A consistently pro-life ethic should include gun control
By Laura Turner — October 7, 2015
(RNS) My rights don't matter as much as another person's life.
Why we should call Chris Harper Mercer by his true title — a terrorist (COMMENTARY)
By Simran Jeet Singh — October 5, 2015
(RNS) In our modern world, “terrorist” is a racially coded word we have reserved primarily for describing Muslims engaged in acts of violence.
When tragedy strikes, partisan politicking offers cold comfort (COMMENTARY)
By Trevin Wax — October 5, 2015
(RNS) All sides of the gun control debate seem to turn to government as the solution. But why do we turn to government first? Are there no other places to turn for comfort, for consolation, for change?
British Parliament rejects controversial right-to-die bill
By Trevor Grundy — September 11, 2015
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) A letter written by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and signed by Roman Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Sikh faith leaders claimed the defeated bill crossed "a legal and ethical Rubicon."
Right-to-die act inspired by Brittany Maynard passes California Senate
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 5, 2015
(RNS) Right-to-die legislation inspired by patient advocate Brittany Maynard passed a milestone in California Thursday when the state Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill to legalize physician-assisted dying.
Half of U.S. states consider right-to-die legislation
By Malak Monir — April 17, 2015
"Brittany Maynard's death ... made it a political issue for younger people, not just older people," said medical ethicist Arthur Caplan.
Voters pass wage hikes and legal pot, divide on abortion
By Greg Toppo — November 5, 2014
(RNS) Tennessee approved a constitutional amendment that will give more power to state lawmakers to regulate and restrict abortion.
COMMENTARY: Chanting ‘Osho’ and letting go
By Chhaya Nene — April 30, 2014
PUNE, India (RNS) I had no idea whether I was ready for the Osho International Meditation Resort. But chanting a name other than the divine ones I believe in felt wrong.
Transgender student denied on-campus male housing at Christian university
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 9, 2014
(RNS) A transgender student at George Fox University has filed a formal complaint after being denied all-male housing on campus.
After Rhode Island, is gay marriage ‘inevitable’? Conservatives say no
By Susan Page — May 3, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) As Rhode Island becomes the 10th state to approve same-sex marriage, a leading opponent blames Hollywood, academia and the mainstream media for the movement.
Oregon may be next state for gay marriage ballot battle
By Harry Esteve — November 8, 2012
PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) After a string of victories for gay rights at the ballot box this year, gay rights groups here are positioning for a 2014 battle to try and become the first state to overturn a 10-year constitutional ban on gay marriage. By Harry Esteve.
