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Bison are sacred to Native Americans − but each tribe has its own special relationship to them
By Rosalyn R. LaPier — November 2, 2023
(The Conversation) — Efforts are being made to develop the capacity of Native tribes to manage bison and bison habitats. An Indigenous scholar explains their sacred significance.
Trump is gone, but Muslim federal workers say reforms are still needed
By Joseph Hammond — September 17, 2021
(RNS) — Muslim Americans in Public Service has published a set of 12 recommendations to improve working conditions for Muslims in public service.
As Washington returns to calm, whistleblowers’ moral courage is no less urgent
By Brian D. McLaren — January 25, 2021
(RNS) — The Capitol attack shows in a dramatic way how much we need truth-tellers to report illegitimate actions.
Unequal suffering: Here’s how Congress should help
By Jim Wallis — May 1, 2020
(RNS) — While each of us has borne a variety of new burdens and dangers during this pandemic, those burdens are by no means distributed equally.
Government: Does size matter?
By Richard Mouw — April 5, 2017
I find myself quickly going beyond the limits set by those who speak most loudly about “getting the government out of our lives.”
An end to a form of modern-day slavery
By guest — August 19, 2016
(RNS) The Justice Department’s move to phase out private federal prisons brings a welcome end to a moral and political crisis that has tested the very foundations of our democracy.
Catholic chaplains given marching orders barring service to gay couples
By David Gibson — September 24, 2013
(RNS) Catholic military chaplains cannot be forced to witness or bless a same-sex marriage, nor are they allowed to take part in any marriage counseling retreats that are open to gay couples under new rules issued by the Archdiocese for the Military Services. Participation in funerals of gay service members is also off-limits. But Catholic commanders may be able to facilitate same-sex benefits if they publicly register their objections.
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