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The Synodal Journey Continues

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A Good Start for the Synod...

The Synod recognized the urgency of including women more fully in the Church, but its conclusions left much to be desired.

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Taking On Union-Busting

Under Jennifer Abruzzo, the National Labor Relations Board is changing how labor law is enforced.

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Have We Become Gods?

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