Sam Brownback

Sam Brownback served as ambassador at large for International Religious Freedom (2018–21) and is co-chair of the International Religious Freedom Summit.

A split image of a mother and daughter praying with a person holding a bible by the beach on the other side.

Opinion

December 7

Advent peace demands action: Defend those who risk their lives to worship freely

Global religious persecution affects Christians in Nigeria, Uyghur Muslims in China, and other communities as Advent highlights need for peace building.

Sudanese refugees in a crowded building.

Opinion

November 30

Trump needs to help bring peace to Sudan because of what it means to the US

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asks Trump to intervene in Sudan's devastating war that has killed 400,000 people and displaced 13 million civilians.

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to travel to the White House in November and meet President Donald Trump.

Opinion

November 9

Trump holds key to saving Syria's vanishing Christians in crucial White House meeting

Syria's Christian population has plummeted from 1.5 million to 300,000. Trump's meeting with Syrian leadership could determine their survival in their ancient homeland.

The old Iowa State Capitol, on the University of Iowa campus at Iowa City. Iowa City was the state capital until 1857.

Opinion

March 10, 2023

Team Biden can't be bothered to investigate attacks on faith at college

Biden's Department of Education wants to repeal a rule that protects students' faith.