Seven months after Roe’s overturning, abortion fight moves to statehouses. Good morning, Weekend Plug-in readers! We open with Dolly Parton, who celebrated her 77th birthday Thursday and gave the world a gift: a new song. “I had a dream about God standing on a mountain, looking down on us, saying ‘Don’t make me have to come down there,’” she said of her inspiration. Give it … Continue reading 🍼 March For Life coincides with 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade 🔌

Think hostility or prejudice toward Jews is fading in America? Think again. “Classical fascist” antisemitic views are widespread in the U.S., according to a new survey by the Anti-Defamation League. Religion writer Michelle Boorstein details the findings for The Washington Post. At the same time, rising antisemitism in the U.S. is seeping into the workplace, Bloomberg’s Arianne Cohen reports. “It’s not just high-profile incidents,” Cohen’s story notes. … Continue reading 🕎 At the anniversary of Texas synagogue hostage crisis, a new report on antisemitism 🔌

The best roundup of religion news you’ll find anywhere. Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” features analysis, fact checking and top headlines from the world of faith. Subscribe now to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com. I’m your Weekend Plug-in columnist, and I’m excited to launch the fourth year of this popular newsletter. Each Friday, Plug-in aims to highlight … Continue reading 🚀 Launching the new and improved Weekend Plug-in 🔌