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What is Christian Reconstructionism − and why it matters in US politics

An explainer on Christian Reconstructionism, its origins, key figures, and how its dominionist ideas continue to shape religion and politics today.
Commentary

What loving-kindness meditation is and how to practice it in the new year

Loving-kindness, or metta, meditation cultivates universal compassion. Learn what it is, how to practice it and why it benefits both individuals and society.
Local News

Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of ‘priest-penitent’ privilege

Washington’s new clergy reporting law sparked debate over child protection vs. religious freedom. Here’s how the state’s final decision reshaped both.
Commentary

Labor movements for shorter workday shaped Labor Day and May Day

America’s Labor Day features labor union parades in many places, but for most Americans, it’s less about organized labor and more about barbecues, beach days and back-to-school sales.
Commentary

My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants

In June 2021, a deadly heat wave pushed temperatures to 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) in Spokane, Washington
Commentary

19th-century Catholic teachings, 21st-century tech: How concerns about AI guided Pope Leo’s choice of name

When Robert Francis Prevost chose the papal name Leo XIV, it could have meant many things.
Commentary

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it?

The Supreme Court hears case on Oklahoma's bid to fund faith-based charter school, raising key First Amendment church-state questions.
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