Law and Religion Headlines
Sunday, 29 March 2020
Coronavirus US live: Trump signs $2.2tn stimulus bill after invoking Defense Production Act
(Lois Beckett (now), and Lauren Aratani and Bryan Armen Graham (earlier) in New York, The Guardian)
Live updates: U.S. becomes first country to report 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases; Trump invokes Defense Production Act
(Jennifer Hassan, Alex Horton, Marisa Iati, Katie Mettler, Siobhán O'Grady, John Wagner and Paulina Firozi, The Washington Post)
Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve” (multiple languages available
(Harry Stevens, The Washington Post)
COVID-19: CEC calls on churches to stay united in prayers
(CEC Leadership, Conference of European Churches)
How the panndemic will end
(Ed Young, The Atlantic)
Foreign Ministry rescues Israelis stranded abroad during pandemic
(Rina Bassist, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)
Saturday, 28 March 2020
Covid-19 could devastate poor countries
(The Economist)
The state in the time of covid-19
(The Economist)
Human rights dimensions of COVID-19 response
(Human Rights Watch)
Coronavirus super-spreaders: Why are they important?
(BBC News)
Coronavirus: India 'super spreader' quarantines 40,000 people
(BBC News)
Can the godfather of natural history television help save the planet?
(Economist Radio Podcasts, The Economist)
Africa is woefully ill-equipped to cope with covid-19
(The Economist)
Bangladesh: Internet ban risks RohingyaLives: Urgently act to prevent COVID-19 outbreak in refugee camps
(Human Rights Watch)
How can Germans ‘stay at home’ if they are homeless?
(Hugh Williamson, Human Rights Watch)
Coronavirus roundup: Trump signs $2.2T coronavirus response bill
(Jeff Parrott, Deseret News InDepth)
Trump invokes Defense Production Act to compel GM to manufacture ventilators for coronavirus outbreak
(John Wagner and Colby Itkowitz, The Washington Post)
Meet the Americans who are canceling everything but kindness
(Jennifer Graham, Deseret News)
Protecting the rights of people with disabiliries during COVID-19
(Human Rights Watch)
Canada's immigration detainees at higher risk in pandemic
(Samer Muscati, Human Rights Watch)
UK: COVID-19 law puts rights of people with disabilities at risk
(Human Rights Watch)
Nigeria: COVID-19 cases on the rise
(Human Rights Watch)
Millions of Ethiopians can't get COVID-19 news
(Laetitia Bader, Human Rights Watch)
Congo's Ebola fight has lessons for COVID-19
(Ida Sawyer, Human Rights Watch)
Prominent Congolese lawyer falls victim to COVID-19
(Carine Dikiefu Banona, Human Rights Watch)
Philippines: Curfew violators abused
(Human Rights Watch)
Closing the ‘digital divide’ in COVID-19 response: Nearly half the world has no access to the internet
(Deborah Brown, Human Rights Watch)
Cambodia: COVID-19 clampdown on free speech
(Human Rights Watch)
Fears for civil rights mount amid fight against coronavirus
(Michael Tarm, Associated Press)
To quarantine is Christian: An act of service
(Jared Lucky, Commonweal)
France: Children left in limbo despite COVID-19
(Human Rights Watch)
How will the Chinese economy rebound from COVID-19?
(David Dollar and Dexter Roberts, Brookings)
Cologne santizer, boxed wine, and bidets: How people in 68 countries are coping with coronavirus
(Amanda Sloat, Politico)
Coronavirus: Lockdowns continue to suppress European pollution
(Jonahan Amos, BBC News)
Coronavirus: Air pollution and CO2 fall rapidly as virus spreads
(Matt McGrath, BBC News)
Pakistan coronavirus: 'We can't see it, but everyone is terrified'
(Secunder Kermani, BBC News)
No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa
(Farouk Chothia, BBC News Asia)
Coronavirus: A snapshot of American life under lockdown
(Tara McKelvey, BBC News)
Will social distancing become a permanent part of life?
(Jennifer Graham, Deseret News)
Why some health experts argue the U.S. should take a more relaxed approach to social distancing
(Jennifer Graham, Deseret News)
The coronavirus crisis is a moral test. Will we pass?
(Jennifer Graham, Deseret News)
Resolving the Ghani-Abdullah impasse in Afghanistan
(John Allen and Michael E. O’Hanlon, Brookings)
As coronavirus hits Latin America, expect serious and enduring effects
(Charles T. Call, Brookings)
Pandemic times: Humanity fights back
(David Suissa, Jewish Journal)
Coronavirus: Frontline NHS staff will be tested for Covid-19 from next week after criticism
(Robe Merrick, Independent)
Turkey imposes first curfew as coronavirus infections surge
(Ezgi Akin, Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)
Iran to restrict travel to stop coronavirus
(Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)
Coronavirus in Syria: a catastrophe in the making
(Khaled al-Khateb, Al-Monitor: Syria Pulse)
All Latter-day Saint temples have been closed due to coronavirus pandemic
(Tad Walch, Deseret News)
Alabama governor won’t issue shelter-in-place order because ’we are not California.’ By population, it’s worse.
(Philip Bump, The Washington Post)
Poll finds universal lifestyle changes, rising stress and growing fears about catching coronavirus
(Dan Balz and Image without a caption Dan Balz Chief correspondent covering national politics, the presidency and Congress Email Bio Follow Emily Guskin, The Washington Post)
Current activities at the ECHR during the global health crisis
(Press Release, European Court of Human Rights)
Police in Nepal arrest pastor for touting healing prayer amid coronavirus pandemic
(Morning Star)
An Analysis of Covid-19 Responses and ECHR Requirements
(Guest post by Jeremy McBride, ECHR Blog)
Faith leaders grapple with funerals amid global pandemic
(Jack Jenkins and Claire Giangravé, Associated Press)
Do government restrictions on larger church gatherings violate religious freedom?
(Paul Marshall, guest post, Juicy Ecumenism – The Institute on Religion & Democracy's Blog)
Black church leaders push for census participation despite coronavirus
(Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service)
Surgeon general, disaster experts advise church leaders in COVID-19 online summit
(Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service)
Holy Land churches, mosques, synagogues close for coronavirus
(Michele Chabin, Religion News Service)
Super-spreaders: what are they and how are they transmitting coronavirus?
(Sarah Boseley Health Editor, and Martin Belam, The Guardian)
Italy records 969 coronavirus deaths, dashing hopes of turnaround
(Peter Beaumont, The Guardian)
Coronavirus updates in NYC and around the world: The latest developments on March 27
(New York Daily News)
Killing Grandma and other religion questions durin the COVID-19 crisis
(Bobby Ross Jr., Religion Unplugged)
How the coronavirus became an American catastrophe
(Alexis C. Madrigal and Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic)
Higher education post COVID-19
(Jon Hannah, Mirror of Justice Blog)
The Great Recession was bad for higher education. Coronavirus could be worse
(Paul N. Friga, The Chronicle of Higher Education)
During coronavirus, Rome's homeless find refuge near the Vatican
(Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency)
'A surge of hope': The fight to keep crisis pregnancy centers open
(Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency)
HHS clarifies protections for coronavirus patients with disabilities
(Catholic News Agency)
Vatican does coronavirus testing, says Pope Francis does not have virus
(Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency)
EWTN’s Warsaw: Network can be a ‘lifeline’ during pandemic
(Catholic News Agency)
Friday, 27 March 2020
Hong Kong: Dubious arrest of pro-democracy politician
(Human Rights Watch)
Bomb disrupts funeral for 25 Sikhs killed in Afghan capital
(Tameem Akhgar, Associated Press)
Police kill suspected militant, arrest 2 in Indonesia raid
(Niniek Karmini, Associated Press)
Way stations for a pilgrim church: The changing landscape of American parishes
(Susan Bigelow Reynolds, Commonweal)
In joint statement, ecumenical organizations across the world stand together to protect life
(World Council of Churches)
WEBINAR, 27 March 2020: Religious Studies, Native Americans and the Free Exercise of Religion: Tips for Sharing Scholarship with the Public, Washington, D.C.
(Freedom Forum Institute)
Vatican updates guidelines for Holy Week liturgies during coronavirus
(Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency)
Coronavirus is becoming grounds for divorce .....
(Tabby Refael, Jewish Journal)
Churches around the world say, “this is a time to touch each other’s hearts”
(Conference of European Churches)
A Time for Pastoral, Prophetic and Practical Christianity: A Joint Statement from the World Council of Churches and Regional Ecumenical Organizations
(World Council of Churches and Regional Ecumenical Organizations)
Chained women: a challenge for Australian Jewry
(Rabbanit Ellyse Borghi, Australian Jewish News)
What it’s really like to be one of the UK’s secret “chained wives”
(Jennifer Lipman, Stylist)
Indian evangelicals confirm 366 cases of violence against Christians in 2019
(Evangelical Focus)
Burmese army airstrikes on predominantly Christian villages kill 21, including 7-y-o boy
(Leah MarieAnn Klett, Christian Post)
Decriminalize adultery, Taiwanese groups say
(Jason Pan, Taipei Times)
Cert. filed in Pittsburgh abortion clinic buffer zone ordinance
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Sidewalk counselors ask US Supreme Court to review Pittsburgh censorship-zone law
(Alliance Defending Freedom)
USCIRF alarmed by worsening conditions in Rakhine state following international court ruling
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)
In Egypt, transgender activist fights battle on many fronts
(Maggie Michael and Mariam Fam, Associated Press)
Trump’s Easter goal in war on virus a nod to faith, business
(Elana Schor and Jill Colvin, Associated Press)
Argentina’s president calls in priests to help prepare slums for COVID-19
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Ukraine archbishop offers church property for hospitals amid virus spread
(Elise Ann Allen, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Despite opposition, abortion is now legal in Northern Ireland
(Simon Caldwell, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Russian Orthodox Church in conflict with government of St. Petersburg
(Russian Orthodox Church, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))
Azerbaijan: "No objection" to limited worship, but no legal right
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)
'Blue Movie' time again: Massive New York Times op-ed says the 'pew gap' is real and growing
(Terry Mattingly, GetReligion)
Bishop of Corfu calls on people to thwart rules, receive communion in churches in Greece
(Nick Kampouris, Greek Reporter)
Zoom Shabbat, drive-through confessional: Faith during coronavirus
(Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor)
White France? Yes, it is still supported
(Abdennour Toumi, Daily Sabah)
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