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Chisago County board reconsiders, now supports Muslim cemetery

Chisago County board reconsiders, now supports Muslim cemetery

After pressure from the U.S. Justice Department, the siting of a Muslim cemetery may go forward in rural Chisago County. The county commissioners voted in December to deny the project.
by Peter Cox

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Muslim legal fund hosts law conference for community leaders

The Muslim Legal Fund of America is hosting a law conference on Saturday in Fridley. It's the first in a series of 15 conferences that will be held around the country.
by Associated Press

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New immigration order fails to mollify MN critics

New immigration order fails to mollify MN critics

President Trump's revised policy still strikes some as a Muslim ban, not an anti-terrorist measure.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Survivor quits Pope's panel on sex abuse, citing 'shameful' resistance

Survivor quits Pope's panel on sex abuse, citing 'shameful' resistance

Marie Collins, who was the only survivor of abuse active on the panel, said Pope Francis was sincere in establishing the panel - but that others in the Vatican have refused to cooperate.

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In religious freedom debate, 2 American values clash

In religious freedom debate, 2 American values clash

A showdown may be coming on the meaning of religious freedom, and LGBT advocates fear anti-discrimination protections could be weakened as a result.
by Tom Gjelten

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In response to rising biased rhetoric, Muslims run for office

In response to rising biased rhetoric, Muslims run for office

First-time candidates are seeking offices across the country. And several nonprofits are helping American Muslims get involved in the political process.
by Kat Chow

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How "moral courage" can help fix polarization in politics, faith

How "moral courage" can help fix polarization in politics, faith

Irshad Manji, founder of the Moral Courage Project at the University of Southern California, spoke Tuesday in Minneapolis at the Westminster Town Hall Forum about how to heal to heal polarization in the U.S.
by MPR News Staff

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