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Can conservative Christian churches win back young women?
19+ hour, 46+ min ago (33+ words) Conservative Christian leaders say winning over young women is a priority. Kathryn Post of Religion News Service explains how groups like Turning Point USA are responding....
The French Open courts are clay, a tricky surface for some. Here's how the pros do it
2+ week, 5+ day ago (906+ words) The men's and women's qualifying rounds of the French Open started Monday, culminating a season of professional tennis on a surface that's notoriously challenging to compete on: clay. The court at Roland-Garros, the stadium where the French Open is held,…...
Christian therapists and LGBTQ people of faith respond to Supreme Court ruling
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (284+ words) The Supreme Court's decision outlawing bans on conversion therapy will change the legal situation in many states. An evangelical Christian therapist and LGBTQ activist share how people are responding. JASON DEROSE, BYLINE: Hello. DETROW: Let's start by reminding everybody what…...
The surprising feminist history of baseball's biggest anthem
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (790+ words) "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" was an instant hit as soon as it was published in 1908. Sheet music for Jack Norworth and Albert von Tilzer's song soon sold millions of copies. The picture here is of Trixie Friganza....
U. S. skater Conor Mc Dermott-Mostowy joins record number of out LGBTQ Winter Olympians
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (834+ words) As Conor Mc Dermott-Mostowy of the United States prepares for his Olympic debut, he joins a small, but growing number of out LGBTQ athletes at the Winter Games in Italy. Matthias Schrader/AP hide caption WASHINGTON " When U. S. speedskater Conor Mc…...
As birthrates tumble, some progressives say the left needs to offer ideas and solutions
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1573+ words) Newlyweds Emma Brennan, left, and Lauren Wright stand in the first floor of their home, in front of a mural they had painted for their wedding, in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Wesley Lapointe for NPR hide caption When Emma Brennan…...
Remembering Rebecca Heineman, video game pioneer and LGBTQ rights advocate
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (42+ words) NPR's Ayesha Rascoe looks back at the life of video game and LGBTQ pioneer Rebecca Heineman. Remembering Rebecca Heineman, video game pioneer and LGBTQ rights advocate NPR's Ayesha Rascoe looks back at the life of video game and LGBTQ pioneer…...
A mayor with global roots: Zohran Mamdani's rise resonates far beyond New York
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (55+ words) Uganda-born son of Indian immigrants turned NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani is drawing global attention " especially from progressives eyeing his playbook. A mayor with global roots: Zohran Mamdani's rise resonates far beyond New York Uganda-born son of Indian immigrants turned NYC…...
Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (754+ words) Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and person of South Asian descent " as well as the youngest in over a century " to hold the position. It's a remarkable ascent for Mamdani,…...
Supreme Court hears case on LGBTQ conversion therapy ban
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (55+ words) The U. S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical today about Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. About half the states have such laws. Supreme Court hears case on LGBTQ conversion therapy ban The U. S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical today about Colorado's ban on…...