MCC in the Media

MPR: 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...

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Star Tribune: Trump’s presidency has become cash cow for Twin Cities social activist groups

(February 5, 2017 – Star Tribune – David Chanen) President Donald Trump’s election and his first two weeks in office have become both cas...

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

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 simp...

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The Catholic Spirit: Proposed legislation to benefit Catholic schools, prospective families in need

(January 26, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Matthew Davidson) A bill that can help middle and low-income families afford a Catholic or priv...

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Alpha News: Minnesota Catholics Lobby For Illegal Immigrants to Get Driver’s License

(January 14, 2017 – Alpha News – Preya Samsundar) Tuesday’s roll call for Real ID passed the MN House Civil Law Committee 7-6. The passin...

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The Catholic Spirit: ‘Catholics at the Capitol’ aims to inspire public policy participation

(January 9, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Maria Wiering) Minnesota’s Catholics have a new opportunity to join their bishops and learn how ...

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The Catholic Spirit: MCC’s Adkins: With the election over, Catholics need to roll up their sleeves

Donald Trump’s win of the presidency and the Republican party gaining a majority in Congress stunned the U.S. in a historic election Nov....

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The Catholic Spirit: U.S. Catholics urged to weigh issues carefully as they enter voting booth

(October 31, 2016 – Catholic Spirit) In the weeks leading up the hotly contested Nov. 8 election, many Catholic bishops have written colu...

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CNA/EWTN: Election year got you down? Don’t despair, Minnesota bishop urges

(October 31, 2016 – Catholic News Agency/EWTN News)  When Bishop Andrew Cozzens was recently filling up his gas tank, a stranger approach...

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