religion

Pope Francis at White House: Fight climate change, aid immigrants

September 24, 2015 By Larry Rubin

Speaking from a White House porch to a huge, ecstatic, cheering crowd, Francis did not mince words in his rebuke of climate change deniers.

Pope Francis offers the world a prophetic voice

September 23, 2015 By Rev. Jesse Jackson

We must not sacrifice people at the "altar of money" - the pope calls on us to amend our ways so we can meet the challenges of climate change, poverty, war, and division.

Support pours in for teen suspended over clock

September 17, 2015 By David Warren And Jamie Stengle

Obama called Ahmed's clock "cool" and said more kids should be inspired like him to enjoy science, because "it's what makes America great."

For Rosh Hashanah: We resolve to do better in the year 5776

September 14, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

There is much our progressive movement can learn from the Jewish New Year.

Trumka: Pope should tell Congress to support economic justice

September 10, 2015 By Larry Rubin

"As Pope Francis says, the rules were made by people and can be changed by people to be more fair to people."