Category Archives: News Coverage

Acts of Faith As Trump picks Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court, evangelicals rejoice: ‘I will vote for him again’

Religious groups’ reactions to the Supreme Court nominee include RCRC’s reminder that not all faiths think alike about abortion.

Supreme Court Sides with Free Speech Over Abortion Rights in Nifla v. Becerra

News on a Supreme Court ruling includes observations by RCRC leader Dr. Willie Parker.

Presbyterians to Propose Historic Resolution for Religious Freedom and Against LGBTQ Discrimination

RCRC comments in this news of a proposal before the Presbyterian Church to affirm religious freedom, separation of church and state and human and civil rights.

The Religious Coalition Blessing Abortion Clinics Across America

How RCRC acts on its interfaith, pro-choice mission today and builds on the activism of pro-choice clergy before Roe V. Wade.

Religious Left Emergency ‘Unlikely,’ Polling Expert Says

RCRC leader quoted in analysis of the prospects for a resurgence of the religious left.

Unthinkable: What If Roe Is Overturned?

RCRC’s Southern Program director and others comment on the possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned

An Interfaith Group of Clergy is ‘Blessing’ New and Existing Abortion Clinics

Clinic blessing by RCRC asserts progressive religious support for reproductive freedom

Interview in Colorlines: Q&A with Dr. Willie Parker, one of the South’s few abortion providers and member of the RCRC board

Our Jewish beliefs call us to advocate for reproductive rights

Two Washington, D.C., Jewish leaders explain their faith-based support of reproductive freedom

Encountering Spirit: A Ritual of Blessing for an Abortion Clinic

An RCRC leader’s blog post describes feeling uplifted by RCRC’s interfaith ceremony at a Planned Parenthood health center