In operation since 1934, Religion News Service, also known as RNS, is a publication house that provides a range of periodicals. It offers the coverage of news related to Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other Asian religions. The company has a network of correspondents that provides news and information on all faiths and religious movements to newspapers, magazines, broadcast organizations and religious publications. Religion News Service has covered Protestant ecumenism, the civil rights movement, founding of Israel, the rise of evangelical movement and the persecution of Jews. It also handles moral and ethical issues related to abortion, immigration, environment, cults, gay rights and politics. The company additionally provides daily and weekly features, as well as offers opinion and analysis.