Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Challenged Ban on Endorsements by Churches NYT | Top Stories By: David A. Fahrenthold and Elizabeth Dias 1 April 2026 at 07:53 Conservatives had expected a victory in the case after the I.R.S. agreed to a settlement that allowed churches to voice support for candidates. © Kenny Holston/The New York TimesA federal judge in Texas on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the 70-year-old ban on political activity by churches.
We Have Reached End-Stage Polarization NYT | Opinion By: David French 17 March 2026 at 00:20 The omnipresence of Trump should open our eyes.
China Wants Its Ethnic Minorities to Blend In. Now It’s the Law. NYT | China By: Lily Kuo 12 March 2026 at 21:04 Under a new “ethnic unity” law, Mandarin Chinese must now be the language of teaching. Parents must guide their children to love the Communist Party. Neighborhoods should be mixed.