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Hollywood Christmas Parade’s 93rd Run Brings Thousands Together in Night of Unity
Amid floats, music and hometown pageantry, tens of thousands of Angelenos stood shoulder-to-shoulder in a historic parade that delivered a rare thing on a divided planet: a night that felt safe, generous and genuinely shared.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
New Survey Exposes How False Narratives About Religion Shape a Nation—and How Truth Breaks Them
The Sutherland Institute found that 77 percent of nonreligious Americans viewed faith as “part of the problem”—until they discovered what religions actually do.
VALUES
Thanksgiving Poll Shows Most Americans Are Thankful. So Are We.
A new YouGov poll challenges the idea that Americans are locked in constant outrage. The vast majority of us feel there is plenty to be thankful for this year.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
US Government Moves to Protect Employees’ Freedom of Faith
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s restored quorum and the Office of Personnel Management’s sweeping guidance signal a new chapter for faith-based rights in the American workplace.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
After 27 Years, USCIRF Warns: Religious Freedom Worldwide Is Under Siege
One-third of nations now criminalize faith, as USCIRF urges renewed global leadership to defend the right to believe.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Operation Lightning Bug Locates 30+ Missing Youths and Six Trafficking Victims in Texas
With arrests made and new investigations launched, the San Antonio-led effort demonstrates what can be achieved by agency coordination—but experts warn enforcement alone won’t end trafficking.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Two-Thirds of Global Population Faces Threats to Religious Freedom, New Report Finds
Billions of people in 62 countries could face persecution and discrimination for practicing their faith as religious freedom declines worldwide.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Religious Commitment Shows Signs of Rebound Across America
The share of Americans who see religion’s influence rising has surged to 31 percent—the highest in 15 years.
EDUCATION
Ghana Official Inspires Both Students and Educators with Study Technology
With 65 percent of the nation’s students dropping out of high school, Richmond Atta-Williams took effective action.
ARTS & CULTURE
“God Works in Mysterious Ways”: How a Christian Artist Brings Life to Islamic Mosques Across the Globe
Nearly 50 mosques worldwide bear the mark of Haroutioun Isack Bastajian’s artistry, reflecting his lifelong commitment to fostering a sense of spiritual unity across diverse faiths.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Celebrating Latter-day Saint President Russell M. Nelson’s Remarkable Life
From pioneering open-heart surgery to transforming The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his dual mission of saving lives and souls reshaped medicine and faith over the course of a century of service to mankind.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Justice Department Wields FACE Act to Defend the Right to Worship
With antisemitism rising, the DOJ aims to bar harassment of synagogues—setting a precedent for mosques, churches and other faith communities.
