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Organizations across Minnesota ask lawmakers to support emergency community relief grant program for Minnesotans who fall through the gaps of federal stimulus grants, unemployment insurance, and other relief programs

A bill was introduced by Senator Melisa Franzen and Representative Aisha Gomez to establish an emergency community relief grant program to support Minnesotans who fall through the gaps of federal stimulus grants, unemployment insurance, and other relief programs. Emergency community relief grants under this bill would be available to Minnesotans who are suffering financial hardship because of COVID-19 and are unable to access other assistance.

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on May 04, 2020

Thomas Storck on Economics of Justice and Charity, and Catholic Social Teaching

In today’s episode, we’re discussing the economics of justice and charity through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching and what that look...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on May 01, 2020

Coalition asks Governor Walz to make an executive order prohibiting the garnishment of the federal stimulus payments provided under the CARES Act

Dear Governor Walz: The undersigned community and legal services organizations write to urge you to issue, as soon as possible, an Execut...

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on April 16, 2020

Pat Kaiser on Anti-Poverty Advocacy, Payday Lending, and the Role of Charity in Caring for the Poor

Today we are discussing anti-poverty initiatives and ways that advocates are working on to make a difference for the poor including legis...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on October 31, 2019

Alienated America: Why Some Communities Thrive While Others Collapse

Tim Carney, author of “Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse,” visited all corners of America, from the dim country bars of southwestern Pennsylvania to the bustling Mormon wards of Salt Lake City, and provides the most important data and research to explain why failing social connections are responsible for the great divide in America.

Posted by Katherine Cross on October 22, 2019

Charles Marohn (Strong Towns) on Making Communities Financially Strong and Resilient

Why do some communities thrive while others collapse? Charles Marohn, the founder and president of Strong Towns, helps examine that quest...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on October 17, 2019

Tim Carney on Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse

In this episode of the Bridge Builder, we speak with Tim Carney, author of "Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collap...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on August 21, 2019

Dr. Charles Camosy on Resisting the Throwaway Culture

We're speaking with Charles Camosy, an associate professor of theology at Fordham University in the Bronx. Dr. Camosy shares a few though...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on August 07, 2019

Dr. Andrew Bacevich discusses foreign policy, military strategy, and Just War Theory

We start off this episode speaking with Dr. Andrew Bacevich, Professor Emeritus of International Relations at Boston University, about th...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on July 23, 2019

Chris Arnade on his book, "Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America"

In this week's episode we speak with Chris Arnade, author of "Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America," the powerful photojournalist...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on July 18, 2019