Politics

Virginia voters on Tuesday elected Ibraheem Samirah to fill a vacant seat in the state General Assembly, keeping the seat in Democratic hands. Source: Democrat becomes second Muslim elected to Virginia House | TheHill

The Council on American-Islamic Relations recently held its annual Interfaith Jummah Prayer event at the state Capitol.The event, also billed as a "Day of Prayer for Our Legislators," included guest speakers from the interfaith community. They included...

(RNS) — Once a fringe spiritual practice, witchcraft has become a key, and increasingly popular, component of feminist political resistance. Source: Witchcraft becomes a political stance — and a booming business - Religion News Service

(RNS) — “We can make our communities safer ... our faith deeper and our middle class bigger and more prosperous than ever before,” President Trump said. Source: Trump's State of the Union garners mixed reactions among faith groups - Religion News Service

Growing partisanship is making it more difficult to discuss religious values, faith leaders said. Source: How contentious elections affect faith communities

“I don’t foist blame on any one person, persons, political party,” Rabbi Jeffrey Myers said. Source: Rabbi Jeffrey Myers Opens Up About Welcoming Trump – The Forward

There's a nationwide wave of Muslim politicians running for office this election cycle. Source: American Muslim Politicians: A New Generation on the Campaign Trail | Religion & Politics

With President Trump set to name the next justice to the high court soon, it's worth noting it was once dominated by Protestant Christians. Now, it is now more Jewish, Catholic and conservative. Source: Religion, The Supreme Court And Why It Matters : NPR

The Anti-Defamation League, National Council of Jewish Women and HIAS have filed a grievance with the Zionist Organization of America. Source: ADL, ZOA, HIAS Fighting Behind The Scenes – The Forward

The Catholic Conference of Illinois decried the governor’s call to re-establish the death penalty, which has not been used in the state in nearly 20 years. Source: Bishops object as Illinois governor pushes to reinstate death penalty