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Religion & Public Life

February 20, 2020
Daily Religion Headlines
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U.S. Headlines
Democrats demand Trump administration withdraw religious provider rule ([link removed])
The Hill

Pennsylvania diocese, facing more abuse claims, files for bankruptcy ([link removed])
The New York Times *

Democrats lost white Christians. Can they win them back? ([link removed])
Religion News Service

Liberals hope to finally oust anti-abortion Democrat ([link removed])
Politico

LDS Church publishes new handbook with changes to discipline, transgender policy ([link removed])
The Salt Lake Tribune *

County GOP chair in Indiana offers personal apology to Islamic Association ([link removed])
Kokomo Tribune *

Christian sues U.S. Postal Service over Sunday work shifts ([link removed])
The Associated Press

NFL’s Saints head to court in Catholic Church email dispute ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Fear remains a barrier for minority participation in U.S. census, say faith leaders ([link removed])
Religion News Service


International Headlines
Abuse victims look to Vatican after UN meetings in Geneva ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Vatican sees intense interest in opening of Pius XII archive ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Inside Hifter’s Libya: A police state with an Islamist twist ([link removed])
The New York Times *

Thai court says anti-abortion laws unconstitutional ([link removed])
Reuters

Jagermeister logo does not offend Christians, Swiss court rules ([link removed])
BBC News

For Napoli fans, the team is a religion and Maradona is god ([link removed])
The Associated Press


Analysis & Commentary
I am Mormon, and I am fighting against Trump ([link removed])
The New York Times *

Many Jewish voters are lukewarm on Bernie Sanders — for now ([link removed])
Vox

Why the Trump administration is right to prioritize international religious liberty ([link removed])
Real Clear Religion

New LDS Handbook softens some stances on sexuality, doubles down on transgender members ([link removed])
Religion News Service

How a white evangelical family could dismantle adoption protections for Native children ([link removed])
Vox

How Hindu supremacists are tearing India apart ([link removed])
The Guardian


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