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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.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Hanukkah’s Message of Religious Freedom Resonates Worldwide
Rooted in a revolt for faith and survival, Hanukkah’s meaning now reaches far beyond borders and history books.
ARTS & CULTURE
A Legacy of Holiday Joy and Peace: L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland Delights Generations
L. Ron Hubbard’s gift to the children of Hollywood endures as a place of joy—a rare corner of Los Angeles where families can slow down, feel safe and create lasting memories.
ARTS & CULTURE
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.
