1. How David Carr Described His Messy Relationship with Faith
“I am a man who swears frequently, goes to church every Sunday, and lives in search of faith.” New York Times media columnist David Carr died Thursday after collapsing in the newsroom. He was 58.
2. Friends of the Chapel Hill Shooting Victims Share Their Memories
In the aftermath of the shooting deaths of three Muslim students in Chapel Hill, N.C., Coming of Faith compiled stories from friends of the victims. And view a collection of moving images from the Wednesday evening vigils that brought together three rival colleges and an entire community.
3. AUDIO: 'Hello, My Name is Yusor Abu-Salha'
“Growing up in America has been such a blessing. … I feel so embedded in the fabric that is our culture. And here, we’re all one.” In May 2014, one of the victims of Tuesday’s Chapel Hill shooting recorded a StoryCorps interview with her 3rd grade teacher. Here are clips from that interview and her teacher’s reflection on Yusor’s death.
4. U.S. Slams Sudan for Blocking Darfur Mass Rape Investigation
“Speaking at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council, U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power referred to a new report by New York-based Human Rights Watch, which accused Sudanese soldiers of raping at least 221 women and girls in the village of Tabit over the course of three days. … ‘To this day, the government of Sudan has shamefully denied the U.N. the ability to properly investigate this incident,’ Power told the 15-nation council.”
5. WATCH: Things Everybody Does But Doesn’t Talk About
In case you’re not one of the 20+ million people who have already watched this clip, check out President Obama’s BuzzFeed video debut. … You know you have trouble pronouncing February too.
6. An Appeal for ‘Patient Pluralism’
A challenging perspective from Michael Gerson: “This deliberation is taking place even within evangelicalism, as some moral traditionalists wrestle with the genetic component of same-sex attraction and see the virtues of committed gay relationships. But such reflection is inhibited by intimidation. A genuine dialogue requires a principled pluralism.”
7. Rachel Corrie’s Family Loses Wrongful Death Appeal in Israel’s Supreme Court
Twelve years ago, 23-year-old international peace activist Rachel Corrie was killed when she was run over by an Israeli military bulldozer, which she positioned herself in front of to defend the home of a Palestinian doctor. In 2012, an Israeli judge ruled her death an “accident,” and now, the family’s appeal has been denied. From the family: “The day after Rachel was killed, Prime Minister Sharon promised President Bush a thorough, credible and transparent investigation. Clearly, that standard was not met.”
8. PHOTO: That One Time the NASA Space Station Expedition 45 Crew Nailed It in Their Official Poster
Did you know the crew blasting off in March for a year-long mission is actually made up of Jedi?
9. PHOTOS: V-Day: Why Do You Rise?
Sojourners rally to #RisefortheRaise. Check out our photo gallery.
10. Happy Galentine’s Day!
Sure, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, which may or may not be your cup o’ tea — especially since Netflix decided NOT to release the new season of House of Cards on the holiday like it did last year. Have no fear, ladies, for today is Galentine’s Day — popularized by our beloved Parks and Rec shero Leslie Knope. Celebrate your lady friends with these great Galentine’s Day cards, courtesy of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls.
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