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Rooted in Jesuit Priorities: ISN Programs and the General Congregation

As the Jesuits begin their 36th General Congregation, ISN discusses the ways in which previous GC documents and priorities have shaped the organization's commitment to faith and justice as witnessed in program themes.
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Senate Committee Approves $500M for Green Climate Fund

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee adopted a $500 million spending package for the Green Climate Fund late last week before Senators departed for the July 4th recess. The GCF is a fund within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change founded as a mechanism to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
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Tamir Rice: ¡Presente!

As I reflected on the results of the grand jury, I could not help but think about two speeches offered at this year's Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. The Teach-In's main stage has always been a space for prophetic voices to offer challenging reflections on key justice issues. This year did not disappoint, especially when it came to engaging a key topic facing our nation, including Jesuit universities, high schools, and parishes across the country.