Just a Bill: Religious Freedom Consensus Rarely Voted into Law
Latest IRF scorecard grades each member of US Congress, as State Department releases annual report on 200 countries and territories.
Christian Advocates Approve of First Non-Christian Ambassador of Religious Freedom
US Senate confirms influential rabbi, David N. Saperstein, to fill vacant office.
Church and State (Dept.): John Kerry Gets Religion
New adviser will (hopefully) make faith less foreign in foreign affairs.
Critics: State Department Is ‘AWOL’ on Abedini, Iran Religious Freedom
(Updated) Wife of imprisoned Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini testifies before human rights commission.
Resignation of America’s Ambassador for Religious Freedom Offers ‘Dramatic Opportunity’
(UPDATED) Why Suzan Johnson Cook stepped down, and why it produces ‘sense of hope’ among advocates at a second chance.
Senate Confirms Johnson Cook for Religious Freedom Ambassador
Keller, Jakes Among Obama’s Prayer Breakfast Guests
Faith Leaders Urge Higher Profile for Religious Freedom
In letter to Senate Foreign Relations Committee, they say reported plans “would harm American interests.”
Religious Freedom Envoy Tries for a Second Time
Who Fights for Religious Freedom? Obama’s Ambassador Position Still Vacant
Also, Open Doors USA gives Barbara Boxer the second highest score in the Senate for sponsoring religious freedom legislation.