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RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Churches of Scientology Build Bridges for Interfaith Harmony Week—and the 51 Other Weeks of the Year
Inspired by L. Ron Hubbard’s writings on respect for religious belief, Churches of Scientology help create forums where diverse traditions meet, collaborate and uplift their communities.
EDUCATION
A Teacher Steps Into the Spotlight—and Brings Her Students With Her
Honored on an international stage for her humanitarian work, educator Bhavani Sundar reflects on why learning how to learn can change lives across India and Sri Lanka—and what she plans to build next.
DRUG PREVENTION
Prevention Efforts Propel Historic Decline in US Overdose Fatalities
With deaths falling in 90 percent of states, experts warn gains depend on continued prevention, education and vigilance nationwide.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
How One Man Saved 669 Children—and Changed the World
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the extraordinary heroism of Nicholas Winton, whose life-saving acts of courage gave hundreds of children a future the Holocaust sought to destroy.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Americans’ Support for Religious Freedom Hits Record High in Annual Becket Index
New survey finds Americans increasingly embrace public expression of faith while affirming key Supreme Court religious liberty rulings.
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.
