New Campaign Teaches How To Help When A Muslim Is Harassed
The city of Boston has started a campaign to encourage bystanders to not just "say something" to authorities but to do something themselves.
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Aesthetics, Culture Key To Understanding Jihadists
In the West, Muslim extremists are often seen as two-dimensional villains. While groups like ISIS often act in monstrous ways, there are human elements that fuel what they do and believe.
Former Priest And Convicted Child Abuser Paul Shanley Released From Prison
Shanley, 86, was convicted in 2005 of repeatedly raping a boy over a number of years in the 1980s. Other alleged victims voiced dismay that the defrocked priest was released into the community.
Need Advice? The 'Ask Code Switch' Column Is Coming Soon
Stuck in a racial quandary? We got your back.
Palestinians Cheer Israel's Removal Of Security Measures At Historic Mosque
Jerusalem's mufti Mohammed Hussein declared an end to recent protests, saying Muslims will again pray inside Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israeli police removed security equipment from its entrance.
Kansas Gov. Brownback To Be Nominated Ambassador For Religious Freedom
He tweeted, "Religious Freedom is the first freedom." If confirmed, he'll leave office with critics unhappy at the effect of tax cuts he championed, but others supportive of his conservative policies.
Muslims In The U.S. Face Increased Discrimination, PEW Report Says
A newly-released poll from the Pew Research Center finds Muslims in the U.S. are facing increased discrimination but are optimistic about being both Muslim and American.
The Controversy Over Comprehensive Sex Ed
How well did your sex education serve you?
With New Security Measures, Tensions Remain High In Jerusalem's Old City
After attackers killed two police officers at a site holy to both Muslims and Jews, Israel installed metal detectors, setting off protests and violence. Israel is now considering alternative security.
3 Palestinians Killed In Violent Clashes With Israelis Near Jerusalem Religious Site
In a day of intensifying violence, three Palestinians were killed during a wave of clashes with Israeli forces. Later a Palestinian stabbed to death three Israelis in a West Bank Jewish settlement.