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Minnesota faith groups sue DHS over access to immigrant detainees

Minnesota faith groups sue DHS, alleging ICE barred clergy from ministering to immigrant detainees at Whipple building, violating First Amendment and RFRA rights.

‘I am somebody!’: Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for presidency, dies at 84

'I don't think Jesse Jackson saw his political life as something different from his call from God as a preacher', said the Rev. Valerie Bridgeman.

For 2026 Super Bowl, ‘He Gets Us’ ad goes more personal, less political

After years of controversy, the “He Gets Us” campaign is shifting its Super Bowl messaging to focus less on culture wars and more on modern life’s pressures.

‘Just Like Selma’ hymn project aims to help churches recall King, mark Black History Month

Composer Nolan Williams Jr. launches “Just Like Selma,” a social justice hymn highlighting voting rights history and ongoing civic engagement.

Philip Yancey, beloved evangelical author, retires after admitting affair

Evangelical author Philip Yancey announced his retirement from public ministry after admitting to an eight-year affair, saying his actions betrayed his faith.

Silicon Valley’s Christ-curious moment: The evangelical groups courting tech elites

Peter Thiel’s Antichrist lectures spotlight a growing evangelical presence in Silicon Valley, raising questions about power, politics and faith in tech culture.

US Jewish organizations call on Trump to rescind travel ban on Palestinians

Eight U.S. Jewish organizations urge President Trump to rescind a travel ban restricting Palestinians, warning it undermines peace efforts and civilian access.

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