HUMAN RIGHTS
Delaware Supreme Court Weighs Whether Citizens Must Pay to Force Government Transparency
A case over withheld Delaware State Police records has evolved into a high-stakes test of whether ordinary citizens and journalists can viably challenge secrecy under the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Electroshock Devices Remain in FDA’s Class II Category Despite Reports of Brain Injury and Death
Jose Topete’s family says 23 electroshock treatments left him unable to recognize his wife and children, remember the life he had built or understand the world around him.
HUMAN RIGHTS
USCIRF Hearing Details Religious Freedom Abuses Targeting Children
Witnesses told the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom that governments are targeting children to suppress religious communities across multiple countries.
DRUGS
Opioid Overdose Deaths Fall to Historic Lows as Prevention Efforts Gain Ground
Overdose deaths are falling and more than 69,000 lives have been saved, but new synthetic drug threats underscore the need for prevention efforts like the Truth About Drugs.
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János Dobos & Klára Hídvégi
János Dobos and Klára Hídvégi are fighting the corruption of the psychiatric industry in Hungary. With thousands of people forced into institutions and often subject to horrific abuses, their work is bringing hope and justice to the nation.
SCIENTOLOGY NEWS
CHURCHES
In Portland, Stronger Lives Are Still Built by Hand
Thirteen years after its downtown opening, the Church of Scientology Portland stands as a place where Portland’s weird and hands-on spirit becomes a path to stronger lives.
CHURCHES
“Destination: Scientology, Orlando” Reveals the City Behind the Theme Parks
Eight years after opening near International Drive, the Church of Scientology stands beyond the spectacle as a place where those who keep Orlando moving and bright find stability, purpose and spiritual direction.
CHURCHES
“Destination: Scientology, Sydney” Highlights a Milestone in Australia’s Harbor City of Opportunity
Parishioners describe a city of possibility—and a Church that helps them seize it.
MEDIA & ETHICS
REPORT UNETHICAL JOURNALISM
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HUMANITARIAN FEATURES
HUMAN RIGHTS
USCIRF Hearing Details Religious Freedom Abuses Targeting Children
Witnesses told the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom that governments are targeting children to suppress religious communities across multiple countries.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Pew Poll Finds More Americans Say Religion Is Gaining Influence
The finding comes as evidence points to a leveling off in the long decline of religious identification and practice in American life.
VOLUNTEERISM
The Origins of Mother’s Day: A Story of Faith, Service and Love in Action
Long before cards, flowers and brunch reservations defined the holiday, Mother’s Day grew from women organizing to protect families, heal communities and serve those in need.
