Politics+Current Affairs

The 'Handicap Icon' Gets New Life
New York’s revamped accessibility symbol began at a Christian college.
Sidelining the Stigma of Mental Illness
Amy Simpson challenges the church to step up its ministry to a vulnerable population.
A Better World For Kids
Economist Charles Kenny offers a contrarian take on global poverty.
Why World Relief's Jenny Yang Feared Speaking on Immigration
The 33-year-old daughter of immigrants has become a leading voice behind the Evangelical Immigration Table.
Don't Tell Emily Post: Guests Are Paying For Weddings Now
Have we taken the whole register-for-whatever-you-want thing too far?
Supreme Court Won't Reconsider Ban on 'Gruesome' Church Protest
Case pitted freedom of speech against freedom of religion. But protecting children from disturbing pictures was the trump card.
Can a Christian Family Ever Be Too Big?
Experts weigh in on trying to discern God’s will for each family’s size.
The Awkward-but-Important HPV Vaccine Conversation
Why I changed my mind about vaccinating my kids—boys and girls.
A Designer Lighting the Way to Justice
Xianyi Wu's solar-lamp company has brought affordable lighting to over 10 million worldwide.
A California Climber Takes Up the Trafficking Fight
Betty Ann Boeving thinks the key to ending trafficking is to focus locally.
Is Robert Griffin III the New Tim Tebow?
The expectations and idolatry of Christian celebrity culture.
The Prodigal with 128,000 Twitter Followers
Sammy Rhodes's @prodigalsam is self-deprecating, observant—and hilarious.
Why Christian Groups Oppose America's Anti-Prostitution Stance
As the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in, faith-based organizations say 'no' to loyalty oaths.
Dear God, Let Me Be 'Skinny' Pregnant
How fat-shaming Kim Kardashian hurts us all.
The Fading Art of Slow Communication
What letter writing reveals about our relationships—and ourselves
Calvin College's New President Talks Budget Pressures, Diversity, and the Biggest Theological Issue Today
Hint: It's not homosexuality, says the first non-Dutch president in over 60 years.
Putting War on Trial
Lessons from the case of Guatemala’s Efraín Ríos Montt.
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News Flash: Not Everyone With Down Syndrome Is Suffering
Setting the record straight on special needs and disability.
How the 'Faith-Based FEMA' Are Helping Moore Move On
As President Obama pledges recovery, Christian volunteers aid Oklahoma tornado victims based on what each denomination does best.
Boy Scouts' Membership Change May Grow Christian Youth Clubs
Alternative organizations saw rising interest amid debate.

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