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Can America's 'Civil Religion' Still Unite The Country?

America's diversity means it is not defined by a single ancestry or faith tradition. Americans may nevertheless unite behind a "civil religion" that incorporates the nation's founding principles.

An undated campaign photo of Akilah Weber.

Weber Wins 79th Assembly District Special Election

La Mesa City Councilwoman Akilah Weber Thursday evening was elected to the 79th Assembly District seat her mother Shirley held from 2012 until being appointed secretary of state in December.

A poll worker is pictured at a polling site for the 79th Assembly District special election, April 6, 2021.

Weber Close To Victory In 79th Assembly District Special Election

La Mesa City Councilwoman Dr. Akilah Weber was close Wednesday to being elected to the 79th Assembly District seat her mother Shirley held from 2012 until being appointed secretary of state in December.

At Viejas Arena, a last-minute change moved the polling site for the 79th Assembly District special election into a storage closet, filled with the arena’s basketball hoops, April 6, 2021.

Voting In 79th Assembly District Special Election Ending

Tuesday is the last day to cast a ballot in the 79th Assembly District special election, with both the San Diego County Registrar of Voters office and each voter's assigned polling place open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Leslie Jordan hopes that, no matter how you were raised, you can listen and enjoy <em>Company's Comin'</em>.

On 'Company's Comin',' Leslie Jordan And Gospel Greats Sing For Joy

Emmy award-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan's popularity has reached new heights during the pandemic, now marked with the release of his new gospel music album, Company's Comin'.

Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a COVID-19 vaccination site in City Heights, April 2, 2021.

Newsom Hails SD Vaccination Efforts, Hints At Pending Advance To Orange Tier

Gov. Gavin Newsom toured a COVID-19 vaccination site in City Heights Friday, hailing San Diego for leading the way in the administration of vaccine doses, particularly in its efforts in hard-hit, underserved communities.

Residents line up outside the Montgomery County voter services office on Oct. 19, 2020, in Norristown, Pa. Last year, Joe Biden ran up the vote margins in Philadelphia's four Collar Counties, which include Montgomery.

With Trump Off The Ballot, Republicans Look To Regain Votes In The Suburbs

Donald Trump drove many suburban voters, especially women, to the Democrats. Will that trend on once-solid GOP turf continue when he's not on the ballot?

Estabrook talks with diet gurus and sifts through dieting history and the latest nutrition studies. He discovers that unfortunately, these diets don't really work in the long term for most people because they are too strict or require unnatural patterns of eating.

When Your Fad Diet Fails, And It Probably Will, 'Just Eat'

Diets often fail in the long term because they're too strict or require unnatural eating habits. In a new book, Barry Estabrook turns to science and history to find a weight-loss regimen that works.

Awak Awak started mountain biking when the pandemic forced the restaurant where he worked to shut down.

The Pandemic Pushed People Outside And Now, Some Companies Hope They Stay There

Millions of people headed outside for recreation during the pandemic, sparking a banner year for many outdoor gear companies. Now, those companies hope to lock in their newly expanded markets.

Rev. Rodrick Burton has been discussing the importance of vaccines during Bible Study and Sunday Services at his predominantly Black church.

St. Louis Pastors Encourage Black Congregations To Get Vaccinated

St. Louis has asked Black clergy to encourage church members to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Pastors are preaching about it, talking it up at Bible study and even offering churches as vaccination sites.

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