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‘Catholics say ceasefire now’ at White House pray-in

‘Catholics say ceasefire now’ at White House pray-in

by Medill News Service | Nov 9, 2023 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality, Social Justice

WASHINGTON – Fifty protesters gathered for a “pray-in” in Lafayette Square on Thursday afternoon, holding signs directly facing the White House that said, “Catholics say ceasefire now.” The Catholic and Christian-led prayer service was meant to urge President...
Senator Ossoff-led subcommittee hosts first public hearing in foster care inquiry

Senator Ossoff-led subcommittee hosts first public hearing in foster care inquiry

by Haajrah Gilani | Nov 2, 2023 | Politics, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — In February of 2023, the U.S. Senate Human Rights Subcommittee Chairman Jon Ossoff launched a bipartisan inquiry following reports that children in the care of Georgia’s state government have been subject to abuse and neglect. In 2018, the Georgia...
Some experts and government officials recognize shortcomings related to International Religious Freedom Act on its 25th anniversary

Some experts and government officials recognize shortcomings related to International Religious Freedom Act on its 25th anniversary

by Juliann Ventura | Oct 31, 2023 | Featured, Social Justice, Topics

WASHINGTON– Twenty-five years after the U.S. government enacted a law promoting international religious freedom, supporters of the act decried the rise of Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents within the U.S. following increased violence in Israel, Gaza and the...
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators express disappointment for the Biden Administration

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators express disappointment for the Biden Administration

by Haajrah Gilani and Juliann Ventura | Oct 26, 2023 | Featured, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — Laila El-Haddad said for weeks she had the same ritual morning and night: She checked to make sure her family in Gaza is still alive. She said they sent “frenzied and harrowing,” updates about bombs that only seemed to get closer, shattered windows,...
Thousands gather in Washington to show solidarity for Palestinians

Thousands gather in Washington to show solidarity for Palestinians

by Haajrah Gilani and Juliann Ventura | Oct 18, 2023 | Featured, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — At a rally Saturday to show support for Palestinians, a small but powerful voice cut through the deep, collective roar of the protesters’ chants, “Long live Palestine!” screamed a young boy, maybe 6 years old. He was among thousands of protesters gathered...
Recent report describes China and Russia’s human rights violations in North Korea

Recent report describes China and Russia’s human rights violations in North Korea

by Juliann Ventura | Oct 8, 2023 | Featured, Foreign Affairs, Social Justice

WASHINGTON– China and Russia both facilitate human rights violations in North Korea by evading international sanctions, forcing refugees back to North Korea and enabling human trafficking across the Chinese border, experts said at a Thursday webinar. “These two great...
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