This video has been edited. The transcript below reflects a full record of this part of the discussion. ModeratorJames Martin, S.J.Editor-at-large for America Media PanelistsNancy DallavalleTheologian and vice president for mission and identity at Fairfield University Deacon Gr
Social Justice
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Lakota teens say DAPL victory is ‘history in the making’
“We’re trying to do something for our nation,” says Taylor Charging Crow. “We’re risking our lives. We’re risking our families.”
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Army Corps blocks route of Dakota Access oil pipeline
The decision is a victory for the several thousand camped near the construction site.
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Fight for $15 plans labor actions in 340 cities on Nov. 29
The campaign is demanding better pay, beginning with a hike of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. It is currently a paltry $7.25 and has not budged in seven years.
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Human dignity, the common good, and solidarity are ‘more than mere words,’ bishops say
The dignity of human life, the common good and solidarity are “more than mere words and phrases,” said the Catholic bishops of Washington state in a joint pastoral letter
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Can storytelling reduce gun violence in Chicago?
In Chicago, 17 people were lost to gun violence in a single weekend.
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The difference between ‘thank you’ and gratitude
Too often, “thanks” is just an automatic reply.
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There is a new urgency in addressing racial injustice.
We must learn to love one another both in spite of and because of our differences. Let us begin.
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As an incoming president promises deportations, Los Angeles officials promise resistance
“We are not going to engage in law enforcement activities solely based on someone’s immigration status.”
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Providing refuge and employment for victims of sex trade, India’s Sari Bari wins $1 million Opus Prize
The annual award of $1,000,000 recognizes unsung heroes who are conquering the world’s most persistent social problems.