Friday's News & Ideas - 5/12/2023
- Two schools moving to Catholic campus
- Honoring all mothers
- Opposition to ‘Secure the Border Act’
- Debt-free college
- CA bill barring caste discrimination
- Generation Connie
Lutheran, Presbyterian schools moving to Chicago campus of Catholic Theological Union
Religion News Service: Each of the three schools will remain independent with its own identity, mission and governance.
Honor all mothers by asking Congress for these protections
Sojourners: What if we transformed this Mother’s Day into an imperative to ensure that all moms receive the care, support, and permanent protections they need and deserve?
US bishops oppose GOP-backed ‘Secure the Border Act’
Crux: With the House of Representatives set to vote on sweeping immigration legislation, the U.S. Bishops’ Conference migration chair has urged legislators to oppose it, deeming it incompatible with Catholic social teaching and the nation’s commitment to humanitarian protection.
The rare debt-free college*
Inside Higher Ed: Monmouth University has spent millions of dollars on campus investments while borrowing next to nothing. Philanthropic support helps, but a clear balance sheet remains a top strategic priority.
California bill barring caste discrimination overwhelmingly passes state Senate
Religion News Service: The bill, SB 403, passed on a 34-1 vote and now heads to the Democratic-controlled state Assembly.
The Spark
Generation Connie
Growing up, I thought being named after Connie Chung* made me unique. Then I found out about the rest of us, writes Connie Wang for The New York Times.
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