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Religion Archive

Archives for March 2015

Politics
Indianapolis’s official tourism site really wants you to know LGBT people are welcomeIndianapolis’s official tourism site really wants you to know LGBT people are welcome
Politics

Like, they really, really want you to know.

By German Lopez
Technology
How major celebrities and businesses are reacting to Indiana’s religious freedom lawHow major celebrities and businesses are reacting to Indiana’s religious freedom law
Technology

The law has drawn criticism for potentially allowing discrimination against LGBT people.

By German Lopez
Politics
From Jeb Bush to Ted Cruz, likely GOP candidates back Indiana’s new religious freedom lawFrom Jeb Bush to Ted Cruz, likely GOP candidates back Indiana’s new religious freedom law
Politics

“We’re going to need this,” Bush said.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The big fear lurking behind the controversial new Indiana religious freedom lawThe big fear lurking behind the controversial new Indiana religious freedom law
Politics

The slippery slope is very real.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Indiana’s biggest newspaper has a message for Gov. Mike Pence: “Fix this now”Indiana’s biggest newspaper has a message for Gov. Mike Pence: “Fix this now”
Politics

The governor is under increasing pressure to protect LGBT people from discrimination following the passage of a religious freedom law.

By German Lopez
Politics
Under pressure from businesses, Indiana could clarify controversial religious freedom lawUnder pressure from businesses, Indiana could clarify controversial religious freedom law
Politics

The law is under criticism for potentially allowing discrimination against LGBT Indianans.

By German Lopez
Culture
Why you need to see Going Clear, the new documentary on ScientologyWhy you need to see Going Clear, the new documentary on Scientology
Culture

It makes its TV debut on HBO Sunday, March 29.

By Emily St. James
2016 Presidential Election
Nigeria’s high-stakes presidential elections: a very basic guideNigeria’s high-stakes presidential elections: a very basic guide
2016 Presidential Election

Today’s vote could see a sitting Nigerian president booted from office for the first time ever.

By Katy Lee
Politics
George Takei wants you to boycott IndianaGeorge Takei wants you to boycott Indiana
Politics

The renowned actor is unhappy with the state’s religious freedom law.

By German Lopez
Climate
The ideas that define Benjamin NetanyahuThe ideas that define Benjamin Netanyahu
Climate

The ideological background you need to know to understand the Israeli prime minister’s policies.

By Zack Beauchamp
Meet the people who are bringing Martin Luther King to life in “Selma”
Features

Director Ava DuVernay and star David Oyelowo talk about the human side of the legendary figure.

By Emily St. James
Media
The murder of Ahmed Al-Jumaili in Texas should be a front-page storyThe murder of Ahmed Al-Jumaili in Texas should be a front-page story
Media

Another Muslim has been killed in America over what appears to be a potential hate crime. Why aren’t Americans outraged?

By Max Fisher
Life
One nation under God, mappedOne nation under God, mapped
Life

Here’s the most common religious tradition in all 50 states.

By Dylan Matthews
Climate
Read the full transcript of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on IranRead the full transcript of Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on Iran
Climate

The full text of Netanyahu’s controversial speech

By Amanda Taub