ReligionLink
CURRENT
EDITION
SEPT.
8, 2008
SOURCE
GUIDE
Judaism:
a guide to U.S. experts and organizations
With the approach of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, contemporary American Judaism offers a wellspring of story ideas beyond the typical explanatory holiday coverage. This edition of ReligionLink gives journalists a comprehensive reporting resource for use at the High Holy Days and beyond, along with fresh approaches to the issues affecting one of the world's oldest religions.
ELECTIONS
2008
They’re
off! God and politics in the presidential campaign
With the party conventions over and the Democratic and Republican
tickets set, the two-month sprint to Election Day on Nov. 4 begins – and
in that race, religion is playing a major role. ReligionLink frames the
issues and provides an easy-to-use database of resources for covering
the campaign.
Spotlight:
In the archives
INTERNATIONAL
Religious liberty: America’s role in fostering the ‘first freedom’ abroad
From the ongoing tensions in the Middle East to the Chinese crackdown on Tibetan Buddhists and President Bush’s visit to the Beijing Olympics, religious liberty around the world has been a headline story in 2008. This year also brings the 10th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act, which set the template for how the United States government would seek to promote freedom of worship abroad. As the IRFA milestone approaches, stirring renewed debate, ReligionLink provides background and resources for covering this important foreign policy story.
Elections 2008
Religion in the presidential campaign
February 2008: Questions of abortion and war, affordable housing and immigration, and much more all raise difficult issues for voters trying to reconcile their faith with the candidates’ agendas. This edition of ReligionLink provides extensive resources to help guide journalists over the course of the presidential campaign.
Religious leaders’ political endorsements
January 2008: Endorsements by religious leaders are adding interesting twists to an already fascinating election season – and in some cases drawing the attention of watchdog groups. Although 70 percent of registered voters say it’s inappropriate for clergy to speak publicly on behalf of or against a specific candidate, politicians continue to court such support, and in recent weeks, they’ve frequently gotten it.
Young voters of faith
June 2008: Young voters have turned out in record numbers in this year’s presidential primaries and caucuses, and polls indicate that faith and values are playing a major role in their ballot choices. But young voters seem to define their faith and values in significantly different ways than previous generations. How will this affect the fall campaigns and the winner’s priorities in office? ReligionLink offers resources for exploring the questions.
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