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“STAND is proud to participate alongside officials of the Church of Scientology both in this historic Ministerial and the International Religious Freedom Roundtable, which has played a vital role in making this event possible,”... READ MORE

Nat Hentoff, the iconic journalist who had written for the publication since 1958 and was revered as “The Voice of the Voice,” was among the many staff terminations. In 2008, Ortega fired Hentoff via telephone. READ MORE

The Declaration stands as one of the greatest milestones along humanity’s long, winding and often rocky path toward greater freedom and human rights. READ MORE

“For 10 years, I’ve been telling people about the importance of human rights and mentioning the United Nations … but yesterday, I not only attended a Summit at the United Nations, I was given a Human Rights Hero Award….... READ MORE

During his tenure as Editor-in-Chief of The Village Voice, numerous arrests and prosecutions were conducted in connection with the sex trafficking of children via Backpage.com. As the Editor-in-Chief, how could it be... READ MORE

A religious upbringing can greatly improve your child’s future. A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found a key correlation between an early religious upbringing, and life outcomes in early adulthood. READ MORE

Hate-Inspired Violence Against Religions Hits New High Across the globe, religions are under attack. These assaults have taken the form of hate speech through all forms of media, legal persecution, graffiti plastered over... READ MORE

Initially filed by Ms. Breest on December 15, 2017, the lawsuit accuses Haggis of abusing his position as a member of the “Hollywood elite” to rape a woman less than half his age. READ MORE

Many Scientologists and non-Scientologists have contributed their writing and their passion to the STANDLeague website since its launch in February 2017, establishing its vital role in fighting discrimination, providing truth,... READ MORE

“The free exercise of one’s religious beliefs is the cornerstone of any free society,” said Edward Parkin, STAND’s International Director. READ MORE

This latest disaster points to how many such horrific acts of unspeakable violence are now carried out against people in their houses of worship, regardless of their religion. READ MORE

One positive that has surfaced is the agreed-upon goal of all concerned to restore this iconic structure to even greater grandeur. READ MORE

So clear were the facts and the law that the Court of Appeal determined that the museum had no further rights of appeal. The Court’s July 10 decision was final. READ MORE

“The concept of bringing people of all faiths together through friendly communication and the open exchange of ideas is one that should inspire—and can change—the world.” READ MORE

“We stand with the Muslim community, Christchurch, New Zealand, and all those affected by this insane act of bigotry and destruction,” said International STAND Director Edward Parkin. “There are no words that can undo... READ MORE

In a Jewish cemetery near Strasbourg, France, on February 19, vandals used the cover of night to deface nearly 100 of these sacred memorials, spray-painting them with swastikas and anti-Semitic phrases. READ MORE

“A&E is under the misguided impression that hate sells, but the faith community and the American people will never forget this attack on their rights and freedoms. A&E stands on the wrong side of issues that deeply matter... READ MORE

Addressing religious and government representatives in various forums, Religions Unite President Bishop Craig Worsham spoke on the American media’s dissemination of bigoted, anti-religious rhetoric and the degree to which... READ MORE

On Saturday, February 9, 2019, Brandon Reisdorf was returned to jail and held without bail for violating his criminal restraining order , appearing at the San Diego Church of Scientology to harass Church staff and parishioners. READ MORE

Seventy-four years ago today, more than 7,000 prisoners were liberated from Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. As these once-again free people poured through the gates and returned to the world, they could not forget the... READ MORE