Employers' Hijab Ban Isn't 'Direct Discrimination,' European Court Says
When she was hired in 2003, a receptionist didn't wear a hijab to work. Her attempts to wear one three years later resulted in her being fired.
Religion
Matzo Makeover: Can The Bread Of Affliction Become A Snack Addiction?
A pair of longtime pals are trying to cheer up the flavorless Passover staple by creating an artisanal matzo that (hopefully) jumps right into the market aisle with all of the other cool crackers.
Youth Hold 'Meet A Muslim' Events To Encourage People To Learn About Each Other
A Muslim youth organization held an event on Saturday that they called "Meet a Muslim." The idea is to encourage people to talk and learn about each other.
Jewish Synagogues Celebrate Purim With Plays
The Jewish holiday Purim begins tonight. The celebration involves a reenacting of a story and it's called a Purim spiel. But they don't always stick to the past.
Prosecutors Gone From Jobs After AP Report On Church Abuse
The Word of Faith Fellowship is back in the news, and two assistant state prosecutors are out of a job.
Christians Turn To Podcasts To Say Things They Can't Say In Church
Toby Morrell and Mike McHargue are among a seemingly growing trend of ex-pastors, musicians and authors who are bucking Christian theology through podcasts.
ProPublica Launches New Collaboration Project To Track And Document Hate Crimes
Because what constitutes a "hate crime" can be a matter of dispute, the reporting about them varies tremendously. ProPublica's A.C. Thompson discusses why the Documenting Hate initiative is necessary.
Florida Jewish Community Rallies Help After Mosque Fire
After a fire at a mosque in Tampa, Fla., members of the Jewish community have stepped up to help rebuild the mosque.
St. Louis Man Accused Of Making Threats Against Jewish Centers, Schools
The threats were allegedly part of the suspect's cyberstalking campaign against a woman with whom he once had a romantic relationship. Juan Thompson once worked as a reporter at The Intercept.
St. Louis Man Arrested For Threats Against Jewish Community Centers
Federal authorities charged a St. Louis man with making a handful of the bomb threats against Jewish community centers and other institutions in recent weeks. But they say this was a jilted lover trying to pin those threats on an ex-girlfriend, and Jewish leaders worry anti-Semitic threats and hate crimes will continue.