On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6–3 ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor, holding that public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of classroom content that conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs. The majority opinion, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, affirmed a constitutional principle often spoken of but rarely applied: that the right of parents to direct the religious upbringing of their children does not vanish once those children walk through the doors of a public school. Alito wrote: “LGBTQ+-inclusive” storybooks—combined with its decision to withhold notice and opt-outs—unconstitutionally burdens their religious exercise. […]

This article is part of our series exploring the role of faith-based organizations in providing vital support and care to those affected by HIV/AIDS through PEPFAR. Throughout this series, we will highlight the importance of a clean, five-year reauthorization of PEPFAR to ensure the stability and continuity of lifesaving treatment. TW: This article discusses sexual assault. Consecrated Collaboration “The first time I met her, her eyes had no glimmer and she had no hope,” Jenna Gloggin. Gloggin was a nurse at Hope Worldwide in Kenya, an international charity that serves nearly 1 million people annually on every inhabited continent by […]

On June 16, 2025, Lieutenant Governor of Texas Dan Patrick called to order the First Hearing of the Religious Liberty Commission (“Commission”), hosted at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., with a total of ten of the thirteen committee members present. Patrick reminded those present, “Our charter clearly says we have two roles, that is to advise and report to the President. The Presidential Commission does not report to Congress, but the findings from our committees will be reported to the President to see what action would happen after that.” Key Takeaways from the Religious Liberty Commission Overview […]

This article is part of our series exploring the role of faith-based organizations in providing vital support and care to those affected by HIV/AIDS through PEPFAR. Throughout this series, we will highlight the importance of a clean, five-year reauthorization of PEPFAR to ensure the stability and continuity of lifesaving treatment. The ever-growing number of policy and program changes under the Trump Administration has stirred a wide range of emotions across the country. It can feel overwhelming to keep pace with the shifts in domestic and foreign policy, and even more difficult to grasp the real-life impact of each decision. Regardless […]

This article is part of our series exploring the role of faith-based organizations in providing vital support and care to those affected by HIV/AIDS through PEPFAR. Throughout this series, we will highlight the importance of a clean, five-year reauthorization of PEPFAR to ensure the stability and continuity of lifesaving treatment. In the first few months of 2025, the second Trump administration began significantly curbing the global reach of U.S. foreign policy. One of the first agencies to be affected was the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), originally created by an executive order under President Kennedy and made independent by […]

On May 1, 2025, faith leaders, elected officials, and members of the public gathered in the White House Rose Garden for the National Day of Prayer. Hosted by President Donald Trump, the event was part prayer meeting, part worship service, and part policy announcement. While participants celebrated faith through prayer and song, President Trump made clear that the central purpose of the gathering was to sign the Executive Order (EO) establishing the Religious Liberty Commission. With “Amazing Grace” softly trailing off behind him, the President signed the order—marking what he described as a renewed federal commitment to protect religious freedom […]