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When covering the Scientology religion, STAND expects media to adhere to the following basic standards of journalistic ethics. Read more: standleague.org/newsroom/news/…

The just-released annual USCIRF report identifies 18 countries as top violators of religious liberty, including China, Iran, Eritrea and Syria, highlighting systematic repression across continents—in Freedom Magazine. freedommag.org/news/uscirf-an…

“Most of us feel lucky to leave a positive effect on a handful of people’s lives. But he has—and continues to—positively touch millions of lives simply by giving people the technology to realize their own potential.” Claire reflects on L. Ron Hubbard’s birthday: standleague.org/newsroom/blog/…

“This relief from stress and pain—this hope for a better life—that is L. Ron Hubbard’s legacy.” Read Stephen’s personal tribute, and how Scientology changed his life, in celebration of Mr. Hubbard’s birthday: standleague.org/newsroom/blog/…

His birthday wish was simple: help more people achieve happiness and spiritual freedom. Each year, that wish grows through millions more touched worldwide. Read about L. Ron Hubbard’s legacy of help on his birthday. standleague.org/newsroom/blog/…

How can one possibly convey the impact of a life that so deeply touched so many other lives? Today we simply say: Happy birthday, Ron!

“Something that once felt permanent had quietly disappeared,” Stephen explains, thanks to L. Ron Hubbard. Read Stephen’s very personal account of how Mr. Hubbard’s discoveries changed his life: standleague.org/newsroom/blog/…

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USCIRF’s annual report exposes religious freedom abuses worldwide, from mass imprisonments to killings, with Hungary singled out for persecuting Scientologists—in Freedom Magazine. freedommag.org/news/uscirf-an…

Ten years ago, a Brussels court ended an 18-year investigation into the Church of Scientology by dismissing every charge and condemning the prosecution for bias. Today the ruling still stands as a landmark European victory for religious freedom—in Freedom Magazine. freedommag.org/news/a-decade-…

Religious organizations nationwide can legally hire employees who share and practice their faith, expanding First Amendment protections beyond ministers. Read more on STAND. standleague.org/newsroom/news/…

Japan: Hundreds of Thousands of Unification Church Believers Deprived of Places of Worship bitterwinter.org/japan-hundreds… While some had claimed the dissolution would only strip the church of its tax-exempt status, liquidators have already closed down 260 places of worship.

It is unbelievable that a democracy would dissolve a legitimate faith community that has not been convicted of a crime. Religious communities are often out of step with shifting cultural attitudes and political winds. As such, they can be viewed as controversial, polarizing or  even strange, but that doesn’t change their right to exist in a free society. This move by the Japanese government violates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights fundamental right to freedom of conscience. This will have a chilling effect on all religions in Japan and throughout Asia. This decision should be reversed. go.shr.lc/4rcmUE6

We applaud @USCIRF for their excellent, informative, and timely annual report, and are thankful that the Commission highlighted the violations of freedom of religion or belief committed by Hungary.

Even democracies should be called out when they fail to fulfill their Article 18 obligations. @DrMahmood40 @StephenSchneck

Senate Bill 1070 would give prosecutors discretion to seek felony charges for serious disruptions of worship services, safeguarding Californians’ religious freedom—in Freedom Magazine. freedommag.org/news/californi…

More than 80% of the world’s population lives under some form of religious restriction, a statistic underscoring the global stakes tackled at the International Religious Freedom Summit—in Freedom Magazine. freedommag.org/news/leaders-f…

“Set a Good Example Day is a call for each of us to contribute to a better world. “When it comes to religious freedom, I invite you to start with something simple: Visit one church in your neighborhood that you’ve never visited before. Start a respectful conversation with a neighbor about what their faith means to them. Or volunteer alongside members of a different faith community at a local charity.” Read more: standleague.org/newsroom/blog/…

Illinois’ attorney general won the state’s first civil hate crime lawsuit after neighbors in Savanna hung a lynched effigy designed to resemble a Black homeowner. A judge ordered $100,000 in damages under a newly amended law—signaling a new era of enforcement—in Freedom. freedommag.org/news/savanna-n…