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Irshad Manji, founder of the Moral Courage Project, appears on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” She discusses the healthcare debate, addresses leadership in America’s divided political culture, and even spars with Pat Buchanan over Iran!

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A Catholic and his Conscience.

October 19th, 2009

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Jon O’Brien, President of Catholics for Choice. The interview took place first thing on a Monday morning and, I have to say, listening to this activist’s enthusiasm and morally courageous approach to his work was the perfect way to begin my  [ Read More ]

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During their 2009 Churchwide Assembly, August 17-23, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) adopted a social statement entitled “Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust.” Though the word “marriage” is never used, the statement includes resolutions allowing same-sex relationships to be blessed by individual congregations. Another resolution permits openly homosexual pastors  [ Read More ]

Arsham Parsi is the founder of the Iranian Queer Railroad (IRQR), an organization that supports Iranians who have fled their country due to Iran’s harsh punishments against gays and lesbians. IRQR provides support ranging from safe houses and funds to education about rights. The organization operates out of Canada, where  [ Read More ]

During grad school at NYU I had the great opportunity to attend a course taught by Irshad Manji: Public Leadership and Moral Courage. It was a stimulating class that even led some students to complain that their head hurt after each session! For our midterm we were asked to write  [ Read More ]