When government power is exercised visibly and dramatically — especially in matters of life and death — it sends a signal to every citizen about what kind of democracy they live in. The proposal to livestream the military execution of convicted mass murderer Nidal Hasan has sparked a serious debate that reaches beyond criminal justice: it touches the relationship between state power, public trust, and the democratic institutions Americans depend on to govern fairly and transparently.
The Moral Compass News
John Harvard's 1638 donation started a philanthropy tradition vital to U.S. colleges. Today, donations cover 10% of budgets.
Niemöller’s journey from Nazi supporter to antifascist highlights the moral clarity needed to resist Christofascism.
With less than a month until the 2026 midterm elections, Black faith leaders across the country are doing something that goes far beyond Sunday sermons and sanctuary walls. From parking lot rallies in Georgia to multistate bus tours retracing the routes of Freedom Riders, Black churches are deploying an unprecedented range of strategies to ensure their communities can — and do — vote, even as new restrictions and a climate of uncertainty make that harder than it has been in decades.
Following Dolly Parton’s death, turmoil arose in her management with her nephew Bryan Seaver, highlighting estate issues.
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen about Trump’s Russian diesel deal and failed “energy ceasefire.”
Federal funding that has long supported community-based HIV prevention programs is being redirected away from local organizations and funneled instead through state governments — a shift that advocates say could disrupt critical services for some of the most vulnerable Americans.
Inside, a man wanted by police was holed up with his new girlfriend. Fennessy sent in a drone with a camera.
As election season intensifies, the intersection of faith, fear, and democratic participation is drawing renewed attention from religious leaders, podcasters, and civic voices across the country. Understanding how political rhetoric, ideological movements, and community advocacy shape voter behavior — and public trust in elections — matters for anyone who cares about a fair and functioning democracy.
The National Weather Service downgraded Rachel to a post-tropical storm after it caused flooding and damage in California.