religion
Catholic Church not practicing what it preaches on labor rights
August 14, 2012Despite the church's pro-union doctrines, embraced in Catholic Social Thought for more than 120 years, those leaders often act just like corporate executives when it comes to labor relations.
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Speaking up for sex abuse victims
August 3, 2012I was interested in July 31 news reports that the church's pastor, Jack Schaap, was fired for having sexual relationships with a minor.
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Chick-fil-A is trying to feed us homophobia
July 26, 2012Chick-fil-A has maintained a sharp anti-gay stance, feeding millions of dollars into organizations that oppose same-sex marriage.
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Religious leaders: racial equality requires action
July 6, 2012Overcoming racial overtones dominating the economic and political life of Southeast Michigan was the challenge.
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This day in history: Muhammad Ali convicted for his anti-war stand
June 20, 2012On June 20, 1967, boxing champion and Olympic gold medal winner Muhammad Ali was convicted of draft evasion, sentenced to five years in prison, fined $10,000 and banned from boxing for three years.
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