Koin 6 News, by Liz Burch: The sound of gunfire is becoming increasingly familiar across Portland as shootings and homicides reach historic rates, with no sign of slowing down. Police in Portland reported a staggering 347 shootings citywide between January…

By Kris Loewen: “I want to say, in response to Bible-proof-texting and using “clobber” passages to single out, judge, and marginalize lgbtq people, there are many ways of reading the scriptures faithfully. Feminists, liberation, process, public, queer, and other theologies…

RFI, by Amanda Morrow: France has entered a matrix of sorts, with QR codes becoming the new normal as the country shakes off its coronavirus shackles. Already used as proof of vaccination, the pixelated square barcodes now adorn restaurant tables,…

Vatican News, by staff writer: Opening his video message on the occasion of the 109th meeting of the International Labour Organisation, Pope Francis noted that in recent months, the organization has done “a commendable job of dedicating particular attention to…

Advocate, by Daniel Reynolds: There’s some sweet news in the world of cereal. Kellogg’s, in a partnership with the LGBTQ+ media organization GLAAD, has released a Pride-themed cereal called Together With Pride. Retailing for $4, Together With Pride will be…

Politico, by Victoria Guida: The Federal Reserve is taking what may be the first significant step toward launching its own virtual currency, a move that could shake up banks, give millions of low-income Americans access to the financial system and…