religious groups
Coverage of religious groups in the Nexus archive.
- Donors gave U.S. charities $617 billion in 2025, according to the new Giving USA report
U.S. charities received $617 billion in donations in 2025, a 3% inflation-adjusted increase from the previous year, driven by strong stock market performance and economic growth. Bequests rose 17%, signaling potential acceleration in the Great Wealth Transfer, while all donor categories—corporations, individuals, foundations, and bequests—increased giving. Education and public-society benefit nonprofits saw the largest gains, but religious group donations declined slightly.
- NY legislature passes bill replacing 'mother' and 'father' with 'gestating parent' and 'non-gestating parent'
The New York State Legislature passed a bill to replace gendered terms like 'mother' and 'father' with 'gestating parent' and 'non-gestating parent' in state law. The bill has faced criticism from Republicans and some religious groups, while supporters argue it reflects modern family structures and prioritizes parental conduct in child-related recognition and care.