Religion
MOVIES | "Ida's Story," a documentary about a post-WWI Ukrainian immigrant, tells a sadly familiar tale of ethnic persecution
A documentary ten years in the making, Ida's Story had its big-screen debut at North Minneapolis's historic Capri Theater on November 16. The premiere drew nearly a full house; over 250 attended to see the new film by a local cast and crew led by executive producer Donna Sherlock and producer/director Barbara Wiener.MORE »
La Natividad returns
One of the most unique partnerships in the arts takes place literally in our backyard: La Natividad, the bilingual Christmas procession and celebration that is a partnership between In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT), St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Mercado Central marketplace. La Natividad will return this December 10 - 20 to our community.MORE »
War on Christmas comes to Minnesota
The religious right's annual "War on Christmas" is ramping up early this year, and at least one Minnesota-based company is on its hit list. For the past few years, the American Family Association has targeted retail corporations that use the word "holiday" instead of "Christmas" in their holiday marketing.MORE »
Former Agriprocessors manager found guilty on 86 counts
A Sioux Falls, So. Dak., jury returned to the courtroom late Thursday afternoon and found former Agriprocessors manager Sholom M.MORE »
With Bachmann’s help, You Can Run raises funds to bring Christ into public schools
A controversial ministry that says it preaches Christian doctrine in public schools held a fundraiser in Bloomington Thursday night, drawing a crowd of about 400. At its "Appeal to Heaven" fundraiser, You Can Run But You Cannot Hide International offered attendees a preview of its new documentary, a greeting by Rep.MORE »
Zev Aelony, Civil Rights Movement activist, dies
Nearly 50 years before the United States elected a black president, Zev Aelony dedicated himself to the cause of freedom for black people in the Southern states. It was a pursuit that carried serious risks - physical attack, imprisonment and, for some, violent death.MORE »
Shavua Tov: This week's Jewish news
Shavua Tov. A lot happened in Jewish news this week. The Forward Top 50 was announced, Iowa's kosher meatpacker got slapped with some major convictions, Jerusalem's 9/11 memorial was unveiled, and Jews had another big conference in DC. Read on to see what you missed, and get a special treat (free music) at the end. Shalom!MORE »
MN VOICES | Minnesota's Peg Chemberlin heads National Council of Churches
Growing up in rural Carver County, Rev. Peg Chemberlin was steeped in a faith that's harder to find today.
"It's not a faith of fear, it's not a faith of judgment, it's not a faith that gets a lot of headlines. And yet it's the best part of the faith: the love, the acceptance, the justice and the community," said Chemberlin, 60.MORE »
Finally a judge who supports civil disobedience
The style and affect of the two African-American Judges couldn't be more pronounced: Dark-complexioned, gaunt, stern and decorous Edward Wilson in St. Paul is a stark contrast with the light-skinned, jovial, extroverted Judge Darryl Lowe in Omaha.MORE »
Rep. Betty McCollum raps Israeli ambassador for being no-show at J Street’s first national conference
J Street, the new kid on the American pro-Israel advocacy block, recently held its first national conference. The lobbying group, which characterizes itself as "pro-Israel and pro-peace," has attained a heightened profile in the highly over-organized Jewish community, and attracted a measure of controversy, in just 18 months of existence.MORE »
