International Women’s Day highlights a non-violent path to social change
Commentary: The realization of global women suffrage, which represents one of the most significant power shifts in human history, occurred without women firing a single shot.
Justice
Campaign calls for gender justice in faith traditions
Commentary: Women from the Roman Catholic, Muslim, Orthodox Jewish, Mormon, and the Missouri Lutheran Synod traditions call for the end of gender-based discrimination in religious traditions.
Bangura receives award for work in sexual violence during conflict
Zainab Hawa Bangura, a U.N. special advisor, described sexual violence in war as "history's greatest silence" and "the world's least-condemned crime."
Committee calls attacks on Christians, others in Middle East 'genocide'
The House Foreign Affairs Committee passed a bipartisan measure condemning as genocide the killing of Christians, Yezidis, other ethnic and religious minorities by Islamic State militants in the Middle East.
Baltimore's Archbishop Lori, other faith leaders come to Rome with message of building bridges
NCR Today: Several leaders of various faith communities working to heal civil unrest in Baltimore came to Rome this week to seek Pope Francis' blessing in their efforts to work together.
Court hears oral arguments in challenge to Texas abortion restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in its first abortion case, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, in nine years March 2 in a challenge by Texas abortion clinics.
Reducing the Numbers in Prison
While crime has dropped across the nation and in Missouri, during the past six years the Missouri prison population has grown from 30,000 to 33,000.
Does anyone notice gun violence incidents anymore?
NCR Today: As we continue with perhaps one of the most bizarre election cycles in recent history, ongoing gun violence incidents are just about vanishing from media accounts?
Bishop urges all to 'redouble' prayers, efforts to help people in Flint
Eco Catholic: Especially during Lent, everyone should "redouble both their prayers and their generosity" for the people of Flint, still struggling with unsafe drinking water, said Lansing Bishop Earl Boyea.
Pope Francis makes plea for migrants at U.S.-Mexico border
Making a Difference: Standing on Mexican soil, Pope Francis boldly spoke out on behalf of thousands of migrants who trek long dangerous distances hoping to obtain asylum in the U.S.
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In This Issue
September 9-22, 2016
- Editorial: Make action on poverty a national priority
- Music provides a deeper sense of promise
- SNAP concerned with survivor confidentiality after judge's sanctions
- Special Section (subscribers only): Health & Well-Being