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Man convicted in death of Texas agency’s 1st Sikh deputy
By Associated Press — October 18, 2022
HOUSTON (AP) — A jury took less than 30 minutes before finding Robert Solis, 50, guilty.
We need more from the Catholic bishops than a mixed response to racism
By Thomas Reese — April 28, 2021
(RNS) — Catholics deserve better leadership from the bishops in the struggle against racism.
Minnesota churches caught in standoffs between protesters and police
By Jack Jenkins — April 20, 2021
(RNS) — At least two congregations have found themselves at the center of standoffs between police and racial justice demonstrators over the past week, both in Brooklyn Center.
Muslims join to demand police reforms, back black-led groups
By Mariam Fam — June 16, 2020
(AP) — Dozens of American Muslim organizations have called for reforms including prohibiting racial profiling and maneuvers that restrict the flow of blood or oxygen to the brain.
‘A change is gonna come’: Reimagining public safety
By Jim Wallis and Adam Taylor — June 12, 2020
(RNS) — The leaders and members of faith communities across the country must be deeply engaged in policing reforms in the immediate and longterm.
In San Diego, Muslims question rollout of city’s ‘smart’ streetlights
By Aysha Khan — September 20, 2019
(RNS) — An analysis of San Diego's controversial 'smart' streetlights, equipped with cameras and sensors, suggests that many of the city’s mosques could be monitored by the city.
Anti-extremism program won’t stop hate, say Muslims who’ve seen its flaws
By Aysha Khan — August 30, 2019
BOSTON (RNS) — Across the country, the question of engagement in federal Countering Violent Extremism programs—including, in Massachusetts, a half-million dollar police mentorship program targeting Boston’s Somali Muslim youth—continues to divide Muslim communities.
Why we must hold law enforcement officials accountable for racism
By Simran Jeet Singh — September 26, 2018
(RNS) — Ridding our justice systems of those most prone to perpetuating injustice tells marginalized communities that they can trust the people.
Modern-day crucifixions
By Jennifer Jones — April 6, 2018
(RNS) — Black men nationwide are still disproportionately killed by police. Each name turned hashtag reminds us that the scales of justice seem permanently tilted away from black and brown people in the United States.
Settlement will prevent illegal NYPD surveillance of Muslims
By Lauren Markoe — April 5, 2018
(AP) — 'Today's settlement sends a message to all law enforcement: Simply being Muslim is not a basis for surveillance,' said Farhana Khera, executive director of Muslim Advocates, a legal advocacy and educational organization.
Why I was banned from the campus of Liberty University
By Jonathan Martin — November 3, 2017
(RNS) — Liberty University President Jerry Falwell openly encourages his students to carry guns, but fears public prayer from Christians who openly embrace nonviolence. (COMMENTARY)
Sri Lanka arrests five over anti-religious violence
By Shihar Aneez — June 12, 2017
(REUTERS) The arrests come a week after diplomats condemned violence against Muslims in Sri Lanka and urged the government to uphold minority rights and freedom of religion.
Elections matter. So does resistance.
By David P. Gushee — February 23, 2017
Resisting the tragic consequences of this election with the Matthew 25 Pledge.
In the midst of ambivalent feelings, prayer is the answer
By guest — July 20, 2016
(RNS) Baton Rouge is a city that feels the great weight of ambivalence. Black or white, police or protester, Protestant or Catholic, rich or poor, I hope that this a moment when we can all learn how to properly pray.
Police chaplain: Answering questions of mortality
By Adelle M. Banks — July 14, 2016
(RNS) 'Should I have done something different? Why was I off that night? I should have been there.' Those are the questions Chaplain Sean Pease says Dallas police are asking.
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