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Russia's ban on Jehovah's Witnesses has led to raids, arrests and imprisonment. NPR's Scott Simon says that the religion the Russian government calls "extreme" would be better described as "devout."

Sikhs in California will vote in a referendum to push for their own independent state in India

Debate is hot about the impact of a higher minimum wage. Half a million Californians work in fast-food, where wages had stagnated for decades. Restaurant owners warn of higher prices and fewer hours.

We're nearing a year when a negative leap second could be needed to shave time — an unprecedented step that would have unpredictable effects, a new study says.

Rachel Crandall-Crocker, the founder of International Transgender Day of Visibility, said organizing has taught her one invaluable lesson: "You do not have to be perfect to change the world."

The Book Catapult is proud to welcome bestselling author Peter Heller (The Dog Stars) for his new novel, "The Last Ranger" on Saturday, August 12 at 7 p.m.! Peter Heller is the best-selling author of "The Guide", "The River", "Celine", "The Painter", and "The Dog Stars", which has been published in twenty-two languages (and is the bestselling book of all-time at The Book Catapult!) Heller is also the author of four nonfiction books, including "Kook: What Surfing Taught Me About Love", "Life", and "Catching the Perfect Wave", which was awarded the National Outdoor Book Award. He holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop in poetry and fiction and lives in Denver, Colorado. Event information can be found at thebookcatapult.com.

This workshop teaches the basics in Stained Glass. No previous glass experience is needed. During the workshop, students will complete a small project using glass they select from a variety of colors and textures. Different patterns are available to choose from. Students will learn how to handle glass, cut and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder pieces together. Glass is included in the class price and all tools are supplied. Material fee: $10 payable to the instructor at the start of the workshop. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. • Scholarships available • Homeschoolers welcome • Military and sibling discounts Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

An ancient and eco-centered craft, Natural Dyes are a place to connect with the beauty and bounty of our planet’s rich offerings while creating with color and using our hands and minds to refresh our homes, wardrobes and to create one-of-a-kind palettes. At this hands-on workshop you will learn to confidently approach Natural Dyes & Mordant so you’ll be ready to continue on your own. If you’ve ever looked into using Natural Dyes, you may have been intimidated by the many facets of the process. We’ll cover them all–scour, mordants, dye prep, dyeing & finishing–in great detail so you can get to creating with natural color today. No experience necessary. Age 15+ welcome! All materials included. Each Student will Receive: • Intro to Natural Dyes booklet • Samples from the dye pots • 3 scarves to dye (your choice: Chiffon Silk, Habotai Silk or Rayon-Bamboo)

The secrecy that shrouded Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis is something that any new cancer patient can understand. It's daunting to decide when to share, whom to tell and how much to say.

Have you always been intrigued by beautiful handwoven textiles, wanted to understand how they were made, and maybe learn this ancient craft? Then this is a class for you. In this 2-day workshop, you will be introduced to the age-old practice of weaving and discover the rewarding aspect of creating objects for useful or decorative purpose. Weaving can also be a meditative parenthesis in our fast-paced world. You will learn the basic weaving techniques needed to set you on your weaver’s journey such as: – How to warp a tapestry loom – Plain tapestry weave (single and double weft tapestry) – Weft interlock and slit weave – Weft-faced color blending – Turkish knots (if we have sufficient time). We will weave 4 mug rugs each representing a different technique learned in class. Students will work on a vertical tapestry loom (18”×24”) which can be taken home each week to practice and work on the project assigned. A variety of natural hand-dyed yarn will be available. Students are welcome to bring their own yarn, as well as a heavy metal fork to use as a beater to pack the weft threads down. Materials fee: $10 (please come with cash and pay the instructor at the start of the workshop), and a security deposit of $50 will be required at the beginning of the class for the loan of the loom. This workshop is appropriate for ages 12+ years old