As Surrogacy Surges, New Parents Seek Legal Protections

(June 29, 2017 – The Pew Charitable Trusts – Rebecca Beitsch) When Brad Hoylman and his husband wanted to start a family, they looked to a woman nearly 3,000 miles away to carry their child. The two Manhattanites turned to a … Continue reading →

Landscape shifts for surrogate motherhood

(April 19, 2017 – Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly – Nicholas W. Smith) Tightening of laws in other countries fuels U.S. market, but not all states are relaxing statutes Modern technology for nearly two decades has made it possible for infertile … Continue reading →

States wrestle with legalizing payments for gestational surrogates

(March 10, 2017 – Minnesota Public Radio News – Emily Sohn) In Minnesota, which must decide whether to go ahead with the legislation this week or let the bill die without a hearing, opposition has come from a California-based organization called the … Continue reading →

Counterpoint: Rein in surrogacy and put an end to predatory practices

(February 3, 2017 – Star Tribune – Jason Adkins) Never let the facts get in the way of a good story. That sums up the Jan. 29 article “New push to rein in surrogacy,” which offers a simplistic and misleading presentation … Continue reading →

Legislature faces decisions on health care, school choice, family poverty

(January 3, 2017 – The Visitor – Joe Towalski) MCC is supporting efforts to expand school choice, oppose assisted suicide, regulate commercial surrogacy and increase aid to poor families After a contentious U.S. presidential campaign that highlighted the nation’s deep … Continue reading →

Novena: Life and Bioethics

Day 2 Daily Novena Prayer Virgin Mary, patroness of America, Please prepare our hearts as we take part in this year’s elections. Help us to humbly receive the wisdom of the Church, and to accept the importance of Her teachings … Continue reading →

The Nitty-Gritty of Surrogacy Arrangements

(September 7, 2016 – The Catholic Spirit – Bridget Ryder) When plans change, parties become at odds with financial responsibilities, well-being of children When California surrogate mother Melissa Cook reached Harold Cassidy on Thanksgiving morning in 2015, he was the … Continue reading →

Surrogacy touches abortion, children’s rights

(August 18, 2016 – The Catholic Spirit – Bridget Ryder) Feminists, children of surrogate mothers and biomedical ethicists united to send a clear message to a Minnesota State Legislature commission studying surrogacy: The practice turns people into products. In a … Continue reading →

Minnesota Legislative Candidate Questionnaire

(Download a PDF version) (Download a Microsoft Word version) ***Make sure to fill in the candidate’s name and your parish name IN THE INTRODUCTION*** Dear _____________________: I attend _________________ parish in your district. My faith provides me with the principles … Continue reading →

Engage Your Candidates

Intro How to Use the Candidate Questionnaire Know the Issues Contact Your Candidates Minnesota Legislature Candidate Questionnaire Share Your Results with MCC Minnesota Legislature Candidate Questionnaire A tool for ending political homelessness in your own backyard Many Catholics are experiencing … Continue reading →

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