Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes his seat to testify before a joint hearing of the Commerce and Judiciary committees on Capitol Hill in Washington, on April 10, 2018, about the use of Facebook data to target American voters in the 2016 election. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Need to know: Thursday, April 12, 2018
#Morals
As Facebook reels, Silicon Valley dabbles in ethics
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony before Congress put a spotlight on a major shift within the American tech sector: a rapid, albeit uneven, embrace of ethics. More from Religion News Service
Tracking hate
State And Local Republican Officials Have Been Bashing Muslims. We Counted.
There are dozens of examples of state and local Republican politicians and officials publicly attacking Islam in 49 states since 2015, typically with impunity. More from BuzzFeed News
Leadership dust-up
American Atheists places president on leave pending investigation
The group's highly visible president is sidelined for now, but the organization gave no specific reason for the move. More from Religion News Service
Mea culpa
Pope admits ‘grave errors’ in Chile abuse case
The pontiff also invited the abuse victims he had discredited to Rome to beg their forgiveness. More from Religion News Service
Teamwork
After 50 years, clergy work together again in San Antonio, for affordable housing
Unlike interfaith efforts that focus more on dialogue, the project centers on action toward a constructive social good. More from Religion News Service