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Postville Aftermath: Faith Community Prays for Reform

By Lynda Waddington 5/23/08

Small plumes of smoke from newly extinguished candles rose in the sanctuary of Immaculate Conception Parish in downtown Cedar Rapids as a young Hispanic man, Sergao, explained why it was important for him to come to the church and pray for all affected by the recent immigration raids in Postville.
“It was important to pray for [...]

Videos: Finding God on the 2008 Campaign Trail

By Adam Burke 2/3/08

Almost 50 people gathered at the University of Iowa on Friday to discuss the two things you’re not supposed to talk about in polite company: religion and politics.

Political science professor Cary Covington’s presentation on “God Talk on the Campaign Trail” outlined how he sees the pendulum of religious favor swinging back to Democratic presidential candidates, [...]

Game Review: My Left Footprint = 4.5 Earths

By Adam Burke 10/31/07

There are more than 6 billion humans living on Earth and if we all consumed, traveled and lived as I do, we’d need about four and a half Earths to sustain us, that’s according to an on-line game produced by American Public Media. 

If I continue to need so much energy and supporting infrastructure, a [...]

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