The Briefing 05-26-16

University of Miami's newly minted Chair for the Study of Atheism isn't an advocacy post. Or is it?New York Times (Laurie Goodstein) — University of Miami Establishes Chair for Study of Atheism

Responding to a nationwide crime wave, Chicago's police get creative in crime preventionWall Street Journal (Heather MacDonald) — The New Nationwide Crime WaveNew York Times (Monica Davey) — Chicago Police Try to Predict Who May Shoot or Be Shot

With perverse irony, pro-choice Britons argue abortion is part of the "calling" of a midwifeThe Telegraph (John Bingham) — Abortion is part of our calling, says Royal College of Midwives chief Cathy WarwickThe Guardian (Eva Wiseman) — Oh midwives, you are so wrong about abortion

For celebrities, saving the elephants is the latest fad. Unborn babies? Not so much.New York Times (Alex Williams) — How the Elephant Became the Newest Celebrity Cause