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MCC in the Media
National Catholic Register: Taking a Gamble on Legalized Sports Betting
Sports fans in some states may soon be able to place bets during a game. U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for expanded sports gambling by nullifying a federal law that had banned state sports betting. “We need to be concerned about the impact that gambling expansion will have on persons and families,” said Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, who told the Register that gambling addiction undermines families and harms the greater society.
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Fox News: Marriage is a great anti-poverty program. So why does government discourage it?
Marriage is one of the most effective anti-poverty programs around. But far too often, government assistance programs for people with low incomes discourage marriage, because tying the knot reduces government welfare assistance payments.
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The Catholic Spirit: Switching sexes? Transgender ideology and the Church
Under pressure from the parents of a newly enrolled kindergarten student who claimed to be “gender nonconforming,” the grade school principal announced that Nova would be “taking steps to support [the new student]” by introducing transgender ideology into the classroom.
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The Catholic Spirit: Catholics urged to contribute to state’s water quality conversation
Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but half are too polluted for swimming and fishing. Gov. Mark Dayton wants that to change, and he’s calling on Minnesotans to help by attending water-focused, town hall-style meetings underway across the state. The Minnesota Catholic Conference hopes Catholics participate.
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The Catholic Spirit: Opposed by MCC, ‘transgender toolkit’ approved by state education department
A “best practices” guide for schools with transgender students approved by a Minnesota Department of Education advisory council denies reality and detracts from the purpose of education. The toolkit outlines practices for supporting students transitioning from their biological to perceived gender, using students’ preferred names and pronouns, and restroom use and overnight sleeping arrangements.
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