With the flip of a calendar page, a new year has begun, and along with it, a new legislative session. This new term, which moves into high gear after the governor’s State of the State speech, marks another opportunity for Catholic advocacy to promote the dignity of all Michiganders. While there is much work to…
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Protecting the freedom to serve should be a priority in 2017
by Paul A. Long •
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Seek compassionate care, not assisted suicide
by Paul A. Long •
Every life has value. This is true from the first moment of conception through one’s last breath. An individual’s dignity does not come from his or her physical appearance, level of intelligence, strength, or achievements, nor does it come from an ability to care for one’s self independently. Instead, a person’s worth is inherent, as…
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Election 2016: Calling for dignity in the public square
by Paul A. Long •
With a few weeks left in the election, campaign coverage is ever-present: in conversations at work, on televisions at the gym, and all over Facebook newsfeeds. This election has left many voters fatigued, as campaigning began more than a year ago. Others have expressed dissatisfaction with the candidates for the nation’s highest office, citing issues…
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Opportunities for work and its impact on society
by Paul A. Long •
“Where do you work?” It’s often one of the first questions people ask when they meet. Regardless of what an individual does for a living, work is a topic that is often evaluated against one’s dreams and expectations, a topic that invokes worry and stress, and a topic that occupies a significant amount of time.…
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Love and peace in the midst of violence
by Paul A. Long •
In response to increasing acts of violence, Americans witness and experience a range of emotions. Fear, sadness, anger and mistrust are strongly felt in communities across the country. Each time news emerges of another shooting, whether against law enforcement officers or against civilians, we struggle to process what happened and how to respond. In July,…