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News Bites

by Rose Marie Berger, by 05-01-2003

Healing Hope. Family members of Sept. 11 victims traveled on a peace mission to Iraq in January.

Defending Life, Rights

by Rose Marie Berger, by 05-01-2003

Pro-life demonstrators protested the D.C. government's use of surveillance cameras during the January March for Life

No Offense

by Rose Marie Berger, by 05-01-2003

It's ironic that peace often brings strife.

Terrorist Training Camp?

by Rose Marie Berger, by 05-01-2003

Eighty-six human rights advocates from across the United States were tried in January and February in federal court for nonviolent civil disobedience

In the Line of Duty

by Rose Marie Berger, by 05-01-2003

Rachel Corrie, 23, of Olympia, Washington, was killed March 16 when she was run over by an Israeli military bulldozer, moments after the photo at right was taken.

Women Empowered to Fight AIDS

by Rose Marie Berger, by 05-01-2003

The San Francisco-based Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance received a $1 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to fight HIV/AIDS in Malawi, Africa.

Every Child a Soldier?

by Rose Marie Berger, by 05-01-2003

When public high schools opened their doors last fall, military recruiters lined up to get personal student data.

Resources

by Rose Marie Berger, by 05-01-2003
Building Supplies

Demolition Democracy

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

Recently the Associated Press identified some of the fundamental changes to Americans' legal rights by the Bush administration through the USA Patriot Act and the Office of Homeland Security:

Hyperventilating for the Lord

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

Critics who insist the church is full of hot air finally have their proof: British entrepreneur Mike Gill has introduced the world's first (and hopefully last) inflatable church.

The Little Train That Wouldn't

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

To protest Prime Minister Tony Blair's threat to attack Iraq, two U.K. train drivers refused in January to move a freight train carrying ammunition

Corporations That Need A Clean-Up

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

Last year corporations took it on the chin when it came to financial scandal.

‘All Our Children’ Not A Soap

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

‘All Our Children’ Not A Soap

First Martyr Mourned

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

George Weber, 73, of Chesley, Ontario, was killed in a motor accident on January 6 while traveling with a Christian Peacemaker Team delegation north of Basrah, Iraq.

Resources: Building Supplies

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

Still confused about the rules governing political activity by religious organizations? 

Best Practices: Changing Clothes

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

No Sweat apparel has a strict dress code: union-made only.

News Bites

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

Saints' Daze. A few days before Christmas, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa, elevating her to the rank just below sainthood.

Exorcise That!

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

Last November, 12 clergy in full regalia—accompanied by acolytes with candles, crosses, holy water, and faith—processed to the federal building in Portland, Oregon...

Are You a Terrorist, Too?

by Rose Marie Berger, by 03-01-2003

Sister Antonia Anthony is a 74-year-old Franciscan nun who raises funds for the poor of southern Mexico.

Real Product: Holy Trinity 3-Pak

by Rose Marie Berger, by 01-01-2003

For the first time, you can possess your very own Holy Trinity 3-pak, featuring hand-carved God hair, a glow-in-the-dark Holy Spirit, and LEGO Jesus.