Sanctuary congregations have doubled since election

DeVos pledges not to undo public education, pushes choice
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donald Trump to be sworn in on Lincoln, family Bibles
THE TENNESSEAN*
Views on abortion strain calls for unity at Women’s March on Washington
THE NEW YORK TIMES*
Sanctuary congregations have doubled since Trump election, say faith leaders
RELIGION NEWS SERVICE
Nebraska targets ban on religious garb worn by teachers
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
America’s oldest Muslim families on the Trump presidency: ‘This can't deter us’
THE GUARDIAN
Virginia set to execute man with controversial drug
THE WASHINGTON POST*
Homeless man suspected of torching Washington state mosque is charged
THE SEATTLE TIMES*
 

International Headlines

As caliphate crumbles, Islamic State lashes out in Iraq
REUTERS
Istanbul nightclub attacker says he was directed by Islamic State: report
REUTERS
Malaysia says OIC will push Myanmar to halt Rohingya crisis
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Church of England archbishops call on Christians to repent for Reformation split
THE GUARDIAN
Israeli policeman and Bedouin killed during clashes over demolitions
BBC NEWS
Egypt puts soccer star Aboutrika on no-fly, terror list
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crowdfunding raises $100,000 for new Australia Day campaign with girls in hijab
THE GUARDIAN
Studying at the Bahai secret university
BBC NEWS
 

Analysis & Commentary

The last 100 days: Theologian-in-chief edition
YAHOO NEWS
Donald Trump and militant evangelical masculinity
RELIGION & POLITICS
How Mormon polygamy in the 19th century fueled women’s activism
NPR
What Thomas Merton and Muhammad Ali had in common
THE NEW YORK TIMES*
Israel’s sidelined Mizrahi musicians and artists reclaim center stage
THE GUARDIAN
 

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