I had the pleasure of being a guest on KABC radio this morning, discussing secret personnel documents finally released by religious orders in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Click here for the audio.
Author: Joelle Casteix
What if Rosa didn’t take a stand?
In 1955, a woman named Rosa Parks refused to give up her Montgomery, Alabama bus seat to a white man. But on that day, she did not stand up and shout, “If ALL African Americans can’t have complete and equal rights and access, then NO ONE should get anything!” Why? Because civil rights movements are…Continue reading What if Rosa didn’t take a stand?
What would Bill do?
While many of Pope Francis’ statements are still open for interpretation and follow-up, I am beginning to think that the best part of his papacy will be the fact that, eventually, his views on homosexuality and the theology of women will make Bill Donohue’s head explode.
Institutions need to get out of the sex abuse investigation business
Your question of the day: You see a child being sexually abused and beaten on a street corner. Whom do you call? Answer: The local university, your bishop, your commander or the leader of the closest nonprofit. Ridiculous? Of course it is. Utterly absurd? Yes. Child endangerment? You bet. So let’s try again with the correct…Continue reading Institutions need to get out of the sex abuse investigation business
Two colleges. Two sets of allegations. Two results.
Yes, it’s personal. While UConn grabs headlines, will a Michigan college finally remove the admitted child molester on its own music faculty? The Associated Press reports today that UConn music professor Robert Miller has been put on administrative leave for the alleged sexual abuse of five boys from 1989 to 1992. What’s worse? School employees…Continue reading Two colleges. Two sets of allegations. Two results.