Faith

Reflections on the deeper meaning of Hanukkah this year

Rabbi Daniel Weiner shares thoughts on a festival of light and religious freedom

Government

Seattle's civil rights laws don't protect against caste discrimination — but they soon could

In the Seattle area’s South Asian Community there is a growing concern of discrimination based on a person’s caste. City councilmember Kshama Sawant aims to expand the city’s civil rights measures to address this.

National

Needing The Support Of Catholic Women, Democrats Are Careful With Amy Coney Barrett

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have looked ways to challenge Barrett's conservative views without alienating her Catholic supporters.

'Service is also action': An imam, a pastor, a rabbi and a philosopher on faith and radical change

Three faith leaders and a philosopher talk with KUOW's Ross Reynolds about service and responsibility as we face COVID-19, systemic racism, and economic catastrophe.

Seattle Now: Jesus has entered the chat

In a crisis, many people turn to their faith for strength and guidance. But the coronavirus pandemic is stopping congregations from... well, congregating. How are faith communities keeping themselves healthy and connected in the face of social distancing?

Rachel Held Evans, Christian Writer Who Questioned Evangelical Beliefs, Dies At 37

Evans had been placed in a medically induced coma after a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics. She was known for her progressive writings about Christianity and her own faith journey.

National

At Lent, Catholics Reflect On Faith As Sex Abuse Scandal Shakes The Church

On the first Sunday of Lent, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sister Joan Chittister about the holiday's meaning amid the ongoing abuse scandal.

Politics

Provoked By Trump, The Religious Left Is Finding Its Voice

The Trump Administration has inspired a new activism on the part of liberal religious groups. Like the Moral Majority of the late '70s, they fear an assault on their most basic Christian values.