Georgia lawmakers took a major step toward banning non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of child sexual abuse with the advancement of Trey’s Law. Abuse survivors and advocates testified Monday at the state Capitol in support …
The Trump administration’s visa freeze has disrupted international adoptions, leaving hundreds of U.S. families, including the Macchionis from Rhode Island, in uncertainty. The freeze, issued in mid-January, halted immigrant visa processing for 75 countries—Colombia among …
Tens of Thousands Rally Amid Growing Internal Divides At this year’s March for Life in Washington, DC, tens of thousands in the pro-life movement gathered despite cold temperatures and an impending storm. The annual rally, …
Retiree Benefit Cut Sparks Controversy The North American Mission Board (NAMB), one of the wealthiest entities in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has ended life insurance coverage promised to its forced retirees. The board cited …
$31.5M Settlement Reached in High-Profile Abuse Case Rock Church has paid $3 million to settle a civil lawsuit related to the 2022 death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, a case that sparked outrage over institutional failures. …
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to downgrade recommendations for four childhood vaccines has triggered sharp reactions. Anti-vaccine activists view this as a breakthrough that could erode long-standing liability protections for vaccine manufacturers. Critics …
Hunger among early childhood educators is surging, according to new findings from Stanford’s Center on Early Childhood. In June, 58% of providers reported experiencing food insecurity, marking a dramatic rise from previous years. This group …
World Vision’s toy distribution campaign is lifting spirits in Jamaica’s western parishes following Hurricane Melissa, which caused extensive damage earlier this year. The evangelical humanitarian organization aims to reach 2,000 children with toys, shoes, and …
Episcopal Diocese Donates $1 Million for Gaza Child Medical Aid The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey has pledged $1 million from a longstanding, underused fund to support Gaza child medical aid, targeting children and adolescents …
Post-Pandemic Pew Gap Highlights Single Mothers’ Absence Barna research shows only one in four single mothers attends church weekly—the steepest drop among women. While attendance across other groups rebounds, single moms remain notably absent. This …