How Ontario laws are ‘punishing the homeless’ amid growing crises by Sherwood Hines Advocates say legislation passed under Premier Doug Ford’s government has marginalized the unhoused and made nonprofits’ work harder
How Albertans of faith are countering separatist, anti-immigrant sentiment by John Pentland The ‘obnoxious right-wing minority’ has captured the news but not the province’s heart, writes John Pentland
Iraq’s child brides by Robert Bociaga Girls as young as nine are being forced into marriage in Iraq. Women’s rights activists are risking everything to fight back.
A housing vision behind closed doors by Mike Milne The United Church relies on private company Kindred Works to deliver affordable housing — but details remain scarce
After Tumbler Ridge shooting, a minister asks: How do we respond? by Bob Fillier Rev. Bob Fillier, who hosted a vigil for the community, reflects on grief, tension and how to be the church in this
Meet the Buddhist nuns fighting stereotypes with kung fu by Magdalena Rojo, Religion Unplugged At Nepal’s Druk Amitabha Nunnery, women are pushing against centuries-old limits on female monastics
Christianity isn’t just in decline — it’s become obsolete, says sociologist by Julie McGonegal The problem isn’t simply about belief. ‘[Traditional religion] doesn’t fit ordinary life,’ says Christian Smith.
Global Anglicans push back as a woman prepares to lead by Ray Mwareya Conservative leaders reject Sarah Mullally’s election, reviving a long-simmering struggle over power and authority
Why fascism fuels misogyny and how we can fight it by Christopher White Digital media scholar Brianna Wiens explains how far-right movements radicalize young men — and feed online hatred of women
Canadian faith and civil-liberties leaders push back against Bill C-9 by Xavi Richer Vis Leaders warn the bill could unintentionally criminalize religious expression and protest