Pages tagged "Civic Participation"

Dr. Robert George on the Necessity of Critical Thinking Amid Today's Group Think Culture
Dr. Robert George on the Necessity of Critical Thinking Amid Today's Group Think Culture

In today’s episode, we’re talking about thinking for yourself and what a lack of critical thinking says about the current state and f...

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Vigilant Advocacy Ahead of Special Session

Recess is no time for rest The legislature is in recess now that the 2021 regular session came to its constitutionally mandated end on Mo...

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Letter to the State Government Finance Conference Committee

Dear Members of the State Government Finance Conference Committee: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice for the Cat...

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Bishops meet with state leaders to advocate for life, dignity, and the common good

In these final days before regular session ends on May 17th, Catholic laity continue advocating to uphold life, dignity, and the common g...

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Letter in Support of Restore the Vote Bill

Written Testimony of Mr. Ryan Hamilton, Government Affairs Associate H.F. 879 (Frazier) Restore the Vote February 23, 2021 Chair Mariani ...

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What’s a Catholic voter to do?

Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, addressed questions about Catholics and political life — including...

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Dr. Eitan Hersh on Moving Beyond Political Hobbyism, Taking Action, and Making Real Change
Dr. Eitan Hersh on Moving Beyond Political Hobbyism, Taking Action, and Making Real Change

In today’s episode, we’re discussing the concept of political hobbyism – what that means, why it is fueling division in our society, and ...

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Dr. James Chappel on The Challenge of Totalitarianism and the Remaking of the Church
Dr. James Chappel on The Challenge of Totalitarianism and the Remaking of the Church

In today’s episode, we are speaking with James Chappel, an assistant professor of history at Duke University and author of Catholic Moder...

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Steve Hunegs on Jewish Catholic Relations and Interfaith Advocacy
Steve Hunegs on Jewish Catholic Relations and Interfaith Advocacy

In today’s episode, we’re discussing interfaith advocacy and specifically, the collaborative efforts between Catholics and Jews. Steve Hu...

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Dr. Steven Smith on Pagans and Christians in the City
Dr. Steven Smith on Pagans and Christians in the City

Christianity and paganism are the focus of this episode's discussion. We examine the conflicts between them both in ancient times and in ...

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