Americans United recently concluded its annual essay contest for high school juniors and seniors. We’re pleased to say that nearly 600 entries were received. The winning essay this year was drafted by Rimpal Bajwa, a senior at Puyallup High School in Puyallup, Wash. Bajwa received a scholarship prize of $1,500.

After an order from the German state of Bavaria, Christian crosses will be placed at the entrances to all its public buildings.

Americans United joined a broad cross-section of allies in April to urge the U.S. Senate to oppose the confirmation of Mike Pompeo as secretary of state.