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DRUG PREVENTION
Drug Prevention Hero Marshall Faulk Is Real Super Bowl MVP
With New Orleans in the grip of a drug abuse crisis, Faulk returns to his hometown to spread the Truth About Drugs. It’s making a difference.
ARTS & CULTURE
Celebrated Bassist Stanley Clarke “All In” on the History & Future of Jazz
A new Scientology Network Signature Performances documentary offers an exciting and insightful look at the flat-out life and future of the four-time Grammy winner. “No half-ass here.”
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Five-Year Study Confirms Faith’s Role in a Happier Life
L. Ron Hubbard wrote about the power of religion to uplift mankind. A new study proves it.
VOLUNTEERISM
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Accept All Comers to Deliver Aid to Those in Need
Yana volunteered after seeing a social media post and found a calling in delivering help to those devastated by the LA wildfires. It was her first visit to a Church of Scientology.
VOLUNTEERISM
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Deliver Wildfire Relief to LA
Over 2,280 volunteers have aided more than 88,000 Angelenos by embodying their simple motto: “Something can be done about it.” Disaster relief is nothing new for them.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Largest Gathering of Human Beings in History Is Peaceful and Religious
Four hundred million people are gathering at the holy rivers of India to celebrate faith through prayer, ritual, charity—and bathing.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
New Documentary Tells Uniquely American Story of Religious Liberty
Free Exercise: America’s Story of Religious Liberty documentary explores the history of religious freedom in the United States, set against the struggles that have beset six diverse faith communities.
DRUG PREVENTION
Drug Use Among Teens Falling, New Study Says
Despite the best marketing effort of the tobacco and cannabis industries, more kids than ever are saying no. Education is the most likely reason—and the ultimate answer.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Braulio Vargas’ Fight for Human Rights in Costa Rica is Purpose in Action
Braulio leads a nationwide movement to teach Costa Ricans about the 30 fundamental rights outlined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The Top 10 Religious Freedom Stories of 2024
Throughout a year of conflict: religious inclusion, religious rights and religious diversity were defended around the world. Religion is more important than ever to more people—and these stories are the leading edge of progress.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Religion Ties Us Together—A Holiday Message of Common Faith
With 73 percent of all Americans considering faith an important part of their identity, religion is what unites us. It’s a resonant message for the holidays.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Hanukkah and Christmas Coincide—Reflecting the Shared Light That Unites All
So rare it happens just once per quarter-century, the holidays remind Christians and Jews of a shared tradition of resilience, hope and miracles.