HUMAN RIGHTS
California Moves to Protect Worshippers From Abuse and Intimidation
Assembly Bill 2664 would establish buffer zones around houses of worship after incidents targeting churchgoers, synagogue attendees and other religious communities.
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RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
64 Percent of Americans Prefer a Nation of Many Faiths
The finding comes as religious freedom faces growing restrictions worldwide and new research highlights religion’s role in shaping strong societies.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Norway’s Supreme Court Rules Government Violated Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Religious Freedom
The decision ends a yearslong legal fight and reinforces protections for religious minorities facing state action over their beliefs and practices.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Delaware Supreme Court Weighs Whether Citizens Must Pay to Force Government Transparency
A case over withheld Delaware State Police records has evolved into a high-stakes test of whether ordinary citizens and journalists can viably challenge secrecy under the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
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János Dobos & Klára Hídvégi
János Dobos and Klára Hídvégi are fighting the corruption of the psychiatric industry in Hungary. With thousands of people forced into institutions and often subject to horrific abuses, their work is bringing hope and justice to the nation.
SCIENTOLOGY NEWS
CHURCHES
In Portland, Stronger Lives Are Still Built by Hand
Thirteen years after its downtown opening, the Church of Scientology Portland stands as a place where Portland’s weird and hands-on spirit becomes a path to stronger lives.
CHURCHES
“Destination: Scientology, Orlando” Reveals the City Behind the Theme Parks
Eight years after opening near International Drive, the Church of Scientology stands beyond the spectacle as a place where those who keep Orlando moving and bright find stability, purpose and spiritual direction.
CHURCHES
“Destination: Scientology, Sydney” Highlights a Milestone in Australia’s Harbor City of Opportunity
Parishioners describe a city of possibility—and a Church that helps them seize it.
MEDIA & ETHICS
REPORT UNETHICAL JOURNALISM
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HUMANITARIAN FEATURES
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
64 Percent of Americans Prefer a Nation of Many Faiths
The finding comes as religious freedom faces growing restrictions worldwide and new research highlights religion’s role in shaping strong societies.
HUMAN RIGHTS
USCIRF Hearing Details Religious Freedom Abuses Targeting Children
Witnesses told the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom that governments are targeting children to suppress religious communities across multiple countries.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Pew Poll Finds More Americans Say Religion Is Gaining Influence
The finding comes as evidence points to a leveling off in the long decline of religious identification and practice in American life.
