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The Struggle Over Costly Health Care
Bruce Vladeck, the former national administrator of Medicare and Medicaid during President Bill Clinton's first term explains the societal and economic challenges America faces in terms of providing quality health care to all citizens. If it survives a challenge at the Supreme Court, The Affordable Health Care Act, signed into law by Barack Obama in 2010, would go farther than any other piece of U.S.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos May 4, 2012 -
Religion in the News: Week in Review 4/27
As we head into the weekend, Odyssey shares the stories we've been tracking in the news.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 27, 2012 -
Sumter Faith Clinic: "The Lord Led Us"
In October 2011, nurse practitioners Mary Wysochansky and Anna Stinchcum founded and opened the Sumter Faith Clinic — a free clinic to treat the uninsured and underinsured in Americus, Ga., a community Wysochansky says has been particularly hard-hit by the economy. Fueled solely by donations, the facility provides basic health care and spiritual support to Sumter County residents.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 25, 2012 -
Mormons, the Presidency and Joe Lieberman
The likely Republican nominee for president, Mitt Romney joins a handful of Mormons — including Mormon founder Joseph Smith and Sen. Orrin Hatch — who have also run for the nation's top elected office.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 24, 2012 -
Religion in the News: Week in Review 4/20
As we head into the weekend, Odyssey shares the stories we've been tracking in the news.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 20, 2012 -
The Youth Vote
Dr. Robert Jones, CEO and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, discusses the findings of the Millennium Values Survey released today in conjunction with the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs at Georgetown University.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 19, 2012 -
LGBTQ Groups on Catholic Campuses
The Catholic Church's hierarchy has been clear in its statements against same-sex marriage. But many Catholic colleges and universities have officially recognized LGBTQ associations and clubs on their campuses.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 18, 2012 -
Are Mormons Christians?
In this premiere video of Faith in Perspective Corbitt explains that, from the Latter-Day Saints' point of view, Mormons are Christians, despite the assertion of certain theologians and religion experts to the contrary. Central to the dispute is that "traditional" Christians believe in the Trinity -- that God is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit all in one.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 17, 2012 -
Religious Life in Prisons
The Pew Research Center recently released the study “Religion in Prisons”, a 50-state survey uncovering the reality of religious life for both prisoners and prison chaplains. Almost all state and federal prisons in the U.S.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 16, 2012 -
Religion in the News: Week in Review 4/13
As we head into the weekend, Odyssey shares the stories we've been tracking in the news.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 16, 2012 -
Jefferson Bethke on Loving Jesus but Doubting Religion
In January 2012, 22-year-old Tacoma, Wash. resident Jefferson Bethke posted a recorded performance of his poem "Why I Hate Religion, but Love Jesus" on YouTube.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 11, 2012 -
The New Swing Vote: Muslims
Because of their concentration in swing states and increasing political engagement, Muslim voters could play a divisive role in the 2012 election, according to a new study released this month by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU). Farid Senzai, ISPU's director and the study author, points to Florida as an example.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 11, 2012 -
Embracing Faith and Music
Through their Gospel-style performances, recording artist Neshama Carlebach and The Green Pastures Baptist Church Choir are continuing the legacy of her late father, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, a prolific Jewish singer and songwriter. Their original compositions and unique collaboration illustrate the intersection of faith and music.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 9, 2012 -
Religion in the News: Week in Review 4/5
As we head into the weekend, Odyssey shares the stories we've been tracking in the news.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 5, 2012 -
Go, Tell: Faith and the New Media Revolution
In Mark 16:7 an angel tells the women at Jesus's tomb to "go, tell." Christians in the 21st century are using new tools to "go, tell" and spread the word. Internet and social media use are on the rise in congregations across the country.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Apr 4, 2012 -
Faith Leaders Rally Against Sex-Trafficking
Faith leaders from across the religious spectrum gathered on March 29th to hand-deliver a petition to Village Voice Media demanding that the newspaper company shut down thebackpage.com, an adult site protestors allege is used for the sex trafficking of young people. The protestors also dropped children's shoes at the Village Voice entrance -- intended to represent each young victim preyed on.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Mar 30, 2012 -
Religion in the News: Week in Review 3/30
As we head into the weekend, Odyssey shares the stories we've been tracking in the news.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Mar 30, 2012 -
Investigating the NYPD's Use of "The Third Jihad"
In January 2011, after New York City Police Department officials claimed the film "The Third Jihad" was shown mistakenly to officers just a few times, the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School decided to investigate further. At the end of a nearly year-long correspondence over their Freedom of Information Law request, the Brennan Center learned late last year that the department was far understating their use of the film, Faiza Patel, Brennan's co-director of the Liberty and NationalCollected in odysseynetworks's videos Mar 29, 2012 -
Race and the Death Penalty
Race is the greatest predictor of who gets the death penalty in America, according to Bryan Stevenson, executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative. Dozens of studies from states around the country confirm the same conclusions — that African-American defendants are more likely to be executed.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Mar 28, 2012 -
Trayvon Martin: Faith and Social Justice
A month after Trayvon Martin’s killing in Sanford, Florida, the call for social justice continues to grow. Some of the loudest voices have risen from faith communities to speak out against racial inequities and last Sunday, hoodies could be found in the pulpit, the pews and the choir loft.Collected in odysseynetworks's videos Mar 28, 2012
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odysseynetworks Bruce Vladeck, the former national administrator of Medicare and Medicaid during President Bill Clinton's first term explains the societal and economic challenges America faces in terms of providing quality health care to all citizens. If it survives a challenge at the Supreme Court, The Affordable Health Care Act, signed into law by Barack Obama in 2010, would go farther than any other piece of U.S. Read More
May 4, 2012