Inaugural Address Peppered With Religious Talk

In a second inaugural speech emphasizing liberty around the world, President George W. Bush included several references to religious faith. Throughout his first term, Bush drew both criticism and praise for his frequent use of religious language. In a debate prior to...

Baylor President Stepping Down

Baylor University President Robert Sloan will step down at the end of the current semester and accept a new role of chancellor June 1. Sloan announced the decision, which he said was reached mutually by him and the board of regents, at a press conference Friday...

Reaction Muted to Bush Comments on Gay Marriage Ban

Early reaction among the religious right to comments by President Bush that he would not push for a constitutional amendment outlawing gay marriage appeared muted, despite high expectations prior to re-election that Bush would lead the fight for traditional marriage....

Experts Say Global Poverty Can Be Reduced by Half

An international team of experts on Monday unveiled a comprehensive strategy to cut extreme poverty in half and improve the lives of at least 1 billion people in developing countries by 2015. The report, put forward by the U.N. Millennium Project, an independent...

Inaugural Protest Circulates Via Internet

As supporters of President Bush gather to celebrate Thursday’s $40 million presidential inauguration, an Internet campaign is trying to organize a boycott on any spending that day to protest the war in Iraq. No one knows who wrote the e-mail that has been...