The American Civil War had been over for two months before the news arrived to much of Texas, where on June 19, 1865, in the small seaport of Galveston, Union General Gordon Granger issued the ...

At this time of tremendous national polarization, it might seem counterintuitive to turn to religious freedom for guidance on how to overcome the deep cleavages in American society. The introduction ...

For many people, freedom is an abstract concept. It’s like breathing; you don’t think about it until you are gasping for air. My country had some of the best public services of the region during that ...

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As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on 15th August 2025, the nation’s tricolour will once again fly high, reminding us of a hard-won political freedom. But alongside that historic ...

The recent arson that destroyed Beth Israel, Jackson, Miss.’s only synagogue, evokes that state’s dark legacy of violence toward those supporting racial equality — one stretching back more than 60 ...

The letter to parents says this art lesson for kindergartners will “explore the many different things that inspire artists,” including “religious faith." Sounds reasonable enough. It’s only when you ...