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Remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero 33 Years Later – II

26 March 2013

Part 2 - March 24, 2013 marked the thirty-third anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero in San Salvador, El Salvador. Prior to his death Romero reflected on the potential of losing his life because of his vocal advocacy for the economically poor and marginalized. He said, "If they kill me, I will live on in the Salvadoran people." This foreshadowing is an understatement in many ways, as Romero has become an inspiration for people well beyond the borders of El Salvador.

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Remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero 33 Years Later – Part I

26 March 2013

Part 1 - March 24, 2013 marked the thirty-third anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero in San Salvador, El Salvador. Prior to his death Romero reflected on the potential of losing his life because of his vocal advocacy for the economically poor and marginalized. He said, "If they kill me, I will live on in the Salvadoran people." This foreshadowing is an understatement in many ways, as Romero has become an inspiration for people well beyond the borders of El Salvador.

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A Campus Call to Divest from Fossil Fuels

26 March 2013

Sydney is a sophomore at Georgetown University from Asheville, North Carolina. She is currently studying Biology and Global Health and is the co-founder and one of the head organizers of the Fossil Free Divestment from Fossil Fuels Campaign. Sydney is also involved with Georgetown's student Labor and Solidarity Group and other social justice groups on campus.

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World Water Day

22 March 2013

I'll admit it: on most days, I don't actively think about my water usage beyond the quick reduce, reuse, recycle decisions. Frankly, I often take it for granted. And then days like today come around to give me a kick in the butt and remind of what's at stake when it comes to H20--millions of lives.

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Together or Apart

21 March 2013

Together or apart, we are still the best of friends. And so I pray my son takes that with him as he continues to grow up and follows his passions—together or apart, we are here to love him and support him.

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Maryland Repeal of Death Penalty

15 March 2013

After years of debate, the state of Maryland is set to repeal the death penalty. The effort has been led by Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley (a graduate of Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C.).

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Little Mustard Tree, Where are Thee?

15 March 2013

Little Mustard Tree, Where are Thee?, a poem written by Carolina Dominguez, Spring Hill College '13 after her immersion in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Pope Francis – A Voice for Social Justice

13 March 2013

During his time as a Cardinal in Argentina he became known as a bold voice for social justice in the Church. It has been reported by many sources that as Cardinal he chose to use public transportation in an effort to live simply and also brought attention to many injustices in Argentina over the years.

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Interview with Greg Callaghan – National Coordinator of the Dead Man Walking School Theater Project

13 March 2013

Greg Callaghan is the director of the Dead Man Walking School Theater Project based in San Francisco, California. Greg is a graduate of Santa Clara University and Saint Ignatius Preparatory (San Francisco). The interview gives an overview of Greg's work with the project and how a school can become involved.

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Human Rights in Honduras: Interview with Shaina Aber & Tom Greene, S.J.

12 March 2013

Shaina Aber (Policy Director, Jesuit Conference Social & International Ministries) and Fr. Tom Greene, S.J. (Secretary for Social & International Ministries) recently visited Honduras to develop a deeper understanding of the volatile human rights situation facing the Central American country and how Jesuits and lay partners are responding.

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Gonzaga Students Join Governor O’Malley to Lobby Against the Death Penalty

11 March 2013

Matt Gannon writes about the lobbying day of Gonzaga students in Annapolis, MD to repeal the death penalty on Feb 14.

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Ignatian Family Advocacy Month Engages Hundreds

05 March 2013

Ignatian Family Advocacy Month (IFAM), a national advocacy effort of the Ignatian Solidarity Network inspired hundreds of advocates from Jesuit universities, high schools, and parishes to engage in legislative advocacy on three priority issues: sustainable environmental practices, humane comprehensive immigration reform, and protecting those impacted by economic poverty in the U.S.

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Culture of Disposability

03 March 2013

The culture of disposability abounds when personal convenience becomes the primary driving force behind individual decisions, while other factors – like accounting for limited earthly resources, fair wages for workers, and environmental health – do not factor into our decision making processes.

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Jesuit University Student Advocates for Humane Immigration Reform Converge on Capitol Hill

27 February 2013

Fifty-five Jesuit university students from Farfield University, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University Maryland, Saint Peter's University, Santa Clara University, and University of Detroit Mercy, converged on Capitol Hill on to participate in legislative advocacy meetings calling for humane comprehensive immigration reform.

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