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RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Atlantic City Settlement Strengthens Religious Rights of First Responders
A $400,000 agreement securing a firefighter’s right to wear a beard on duty reshapes how public agencies must weigh faith-based accommodations in the workplace.
DRUG PREVENTION
The Light Ava Left Behind—Drug-Free World Helps a Mother Preserve Her Daughter’s Legacy
After losing her daughter to fentanyl, a mother turned grief into global advocacy, inspiring a worldwide effort to save lives by keeping young people drug-free.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Nassau County Unanimously Passes Religious Safety Act to Shield Worshippers from Harassment
“Freedom of worship is not negotiable,” officials declare, as local lawmakers in Long Island set safe distances around houses of worship.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Religious Belief in America Is No Longer Declining: Pew Study
After years of collapse, the share of Americans identifying with Christianity and other religions has stabilized. The findings challenge narratives of secular dominance in American life.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Pittsburgh Startup’s AI Tool Helps Police Find Trafficking Victims Faster
As human exploitation networks migrate online, artificial intelligence is helping investigators turn a vast ocean of online data into life-saving leads.
ARTS & CULTURE
Building Faith Brick by Brick—Lego-Style Blocks Bring Sacred Sites to Life
Entrepreneurs and families are turning religious architecture into hands-on learning—blending education, devotion and creativity, one block at a time.
ARTS & CULTURE
From Rome to Rio, How the World Marks the Turning of the Year
Though midnight strikes at different moments, New Year rituals worldwide reflect a shared belief that beginnings matter.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Future Won’t Create Itself—Our Wish List for 2026
As we set our sights on 2026, we aim to confront abuse, expand human rights and ensure truth flows freely in the new year.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The 10 Defining Religious Freedom Stories of 2025
A year of legal victories and policy shifts has reinvigorated religious liberties worldwide as courts and governments push back against persecution that threatens billions.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Wisconsin High Court Affirms First Amendment Protection for Catholic Charities
After the state sought to erase a religious exemption, faith groups—including the Church of Scientology—intervened, warning the ruling would endanger religious freedom across denominations.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The Timeless Magic of Christmas—and Why 90 Percent of Americans Still Celebrate It Each Year
Across centuries and continents, Christmas has evolved into a celebration of spirit, heart and imagination that continues to captivate so many of us.
ARTS & CULTURE
Holiday Village Brings Christmas Joy to Clearwater’s Children
From waddling ducks to Santa on a fire truck, Winter Wonderland delights kids while raising crucial support for families in need.
