RNS Morning Report - Religion on the ballot: A look at the latest polls

Top Stories Religion on the ballot: A look at the latest polls (RNS) — A look at midterm races where faith is part of the political story. Faith leaders prepare to serve as poll chaplains on a tense Election Day (RNS) — A tradition that originated in the Black Church, poll chaplains are faith leaders who commit to offering a peaceful presence at polling locations through prayers and conflict de-escalation. 5 things to know about the Michigan Senate race set on Israel (RNS) — When Rep. Haley Stevens shook up the Senate race by revoking her endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed, Israel once again became the lightening-bolt issue in the race. Episcopal Bishops Curry and Rowe hold funeral service for enslaved Africans’ reinterment (RNS) — Rowe praised the efforts of the southern Virginia diocese’s Bishop Susan Haynes and the Rev. Jan M. Brown, who led the effort. Opinion I was detained for helping Palestinian farmers. Here’s what Israel wants to hide. (RNS) — The United Nations has documented more than 200 incidents in which Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians since the olive harvest began in September. ICYMI Mainline Protestants are having a political moment. Can they move from protest to power? (RNS) — ‘I do think Christian faith, rightly construed and in a pluralist way, can be a really, really smart strategy for Democrats to pursue in these states that they haven't been as strong in,’ said Heath Carter, a scholar of American religion at Princeton Theological Seminary. The fall of the Etsy witch (RNS) — The online marketplace is no longer putting the ‘craft’ in witchcraft.         Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com. Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend. Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here. We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205

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