This week in history: American Humanists organize
Humanism is an ethical worldview based on rationality and scientific reasoning and rejects divisive superstitions and stereotypes.
Thousands in San Jose call for immigration reform and workers' rights
Calls for justice for immigrants and rights for workers rang out all across San Jose as thousands marched three miles from predominantly Latino east San Jose to a rally at San Jose City Hall.
Going to church to fight wage theft
Kordsmeier visited different congregations as part of an effort to build a coalition of "unions, churches, and community groups" to stand against wage theft.
N.Y. archbishop fights child abuse legislation
In a meeting with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Democrat, Cardinal Timothy Dolan stressed that he was resolutely opposed to the proposed Child Victims Act, which, he says, "unfairly" targets the Catholic Church.
Kentucky church attacked interracial couples
A Kentucky Church voted to ban interracial couples from joining its congreration. Fortunately the ban has since been overturned.
Illinois defends civil unions law in foster care dispute
State officials sent letters to four Catholic Charities agencies that place children, explaining the decision to not renew foster care and adoption contracts.
Celibacy, sexual abuse and the Catholic Church
Getting married is a big deal.
