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Former Muslim chaplain alleges workplace discrimination at New York prison
By Aysha Khan — August 14, 2019
(RNS) — The former chaplain, who wore the hijab, said her supervisor told her, 'I find it hard to respect a woman who covers her hair.'
Once a bishop, now a ‘poster child’ for alcoholism, Heather Cook seeks to make amends
By Adelle M. Banks — May 14, 2019
(RNS) — The first woman bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland was convicted of vehicular manslaughter, DUI, leaving the scene of an accident and driving while texting and was just released from prison.
In Chicago, one mosque charts its own path
By Aysha Khan — March 26, 2019
CHICAGO (RNS) — Masjid al-Rabia is part of a growing global movement toward ensuring mosques are accessible and friendly toward women worshippers. But 'women-friendly' means something a little different for director Mahdia Lynn.
Andrew Brunson, back in US after detention, hopes to return to Turkey one day
By Adelle M. Banks — February 6, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The evangelical pastor recalled at an event hosted by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom that its commissioners were among the first people to visit him in prison after his arrest in 2016.
Faith and friendship as a remedy to the opioid crisis
By Katelyn Beaty — August 30, 2018
(RNS) — With the help of addicts themselves, researchers are exploring the emotional, social and relational reasons why people become addicted—and how relationship with God and others can restore and heal.
Murderer makes repentance in new role as prison imam
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — May 18, 2018
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. (RNS) — Now 11 years into his imprisonment, Naveed Haq is the new imam for the Airway Heights Correctional Main Facility in Airway Heights, Wash. In his new role, he's trying to lead by example in conveying remorse to those he hurt.
As cities re-examine bail, Muslims launch a Ramadan fund to pay it
By Aysha Khan — May 16, 2018
(RNS) — Believers Bail Out aims to raise awareness about the injustices of the prison system by asking Muslims to give zakat to their incarcerated brothers and sisters in faith.
Evangelicals hail Trump’s request for release of US pastor in Turkey
By Adelle M. Banks — May 17, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) 'Not only were we able to make the President and Vice President aware that this was a priority of ours, we were pleased that they shared our concern and acted upon it,' said Johnnie Moore, an advocate for persecuted Christians.
On Maundy Thursday, Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 prisoners
By Josephine McKenna — April 13, 2017
ROME (RNS) The 12 inmates who took part included a Muslim who is expected to be baptized as a Catholic in June, three women and two men serving life terms.
On Yom Kippur: Criminal justice reform for a new year
By guest — October 10, 2016
(RNS) This Yom Kippur, a rabbi connects the Jewish day of repentance with failings of American prisons.
An end to a form of modern-day slavery
By guest — August 19, 2016
(RNS) The Justice Department’s move to phase out private federal prisons brings a welcome end to a moral and political crisis that has tested the very foundations of our democracy.
Iran wants to eradicate Baha’is. We should demand their religious freedom
By guest — May 13, 2016
(RNS) Saturday (May 14) is the eighth anniversary of Iran’s imprisonment of seven Baha’i leaders. Unfortunately, there are signs the persecution of the Baha'is is on the upswing.
Why our Jewish and Christian faiths demand criminal justice reform
By guest — May 5, 2016
(RNS) Improving the administration of justice is not just a matter of politics, but also a moral and ethical obligation.
Stations of the Cross in a Mexico City prison (PHOTOS)
By Sally Morrow — March 25, 2016
MEXICO CITY (RNS) The inmates performing the reenactment come from working class barrios with the high levels of crime, drug addiction and homicide.
President Obama should visit solitary confinement cell to see true suffering (COMMENTARY)
By Ron Stief — July 15, 2015
(RNS) Thursday's prison visit is an opportunity for President Obama to expand and grow the legacy he hopes to leave as a criminal-justice reformer.
