U.S. bishops are defending an Illinois law that permits government employees to join together in bargaining units and, by majority vote, designate a union to collectively represent them in contract negotiations and employment disputes.
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Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich: Listen to young people about guns
“The youth of our nation are shaming the adult world into action.”
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A comedy sketch raises questions about racism in China
To viewers aware of racism and the unpleasant history of colonialism, the sketch “Joy Together” was full of offensive content.
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‘Lives in the balance’: U.S. bishops’ call-in urges action for Dreamers
“Now is the time to pass legislation that enables the Dreamers to become citizens and full contributing members of our society,” said Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles.
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Inaction and opportunity on gun laws around the country
Gun control advocates focus on “A.B.C.” initiatives: “A” for assault weapon and ammunition bans; “B” for background check enhancement; and “C” for closing the gun show and private sale loopholes that permit buyers to avoid existing federal checks.
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Is a restored military cause for concern or hope in Haiti?
Given the army’s past repression of the Haitian people, the military’s return has been a cause of concern to many. Protesters have taken to the streets, calling for leaders to shift the defense budget money to education.
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Oxfam scandal provokes U.K. political debate on overseas aid
Recent allegations about one of the United Kingdom’s biggest and best-known charities has driven increased demands from some quarters that overseas aid be reduced, if not abolished completely.
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Cardinal Sarah: Receiving Communion in the hand part of a “diabolical attack” on the faith
Cardinal Sarah questions why Catholics stand—rather than kneel—and receive Communion in the hand.
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Infographic: The Irish diaspora in the United States
The Irish-American population is almost seven times bigger than Ireland itself, but it is also aging and shrinking.
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Reaching the unchurched: Paulist Productions brings good news from Hollywood
“For the Paulists part of the mission is supposed to be reaching out to the unchurched.” The best ways to do that are constantly shifting. These contemporary leaders of Paulist Productions look on that fluid landscape with optimism.