The 'Philadelphia 11': Looking back on a breakthrough moment
On July 29, 1974, in Philadelphia, 11 women broke rank and were ordained as the first female priests in the Episcopal Church. They became known as the Philadelphia 11....
Gay groups drop support for antidiscrimination bill
A 20-year effort to protect gays and lesbians from workplace discrimination is facing a major setback after a coalition of gay rights and civil liberties groups pulled their support because of an e...
Religious leaders petition Congress to support immigrant children
(RNS) Religious leaders urged President Obama and Congress to provide funding for legal assistance to unaccompanied migrant children who are in U.S....