Word: activists
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...rush to vagueness characterized the treatment of other issues: ways to incorporate the laity more fully into church life; whether Catholic politicians are bound to apply church teaching to society; and the role of lay activist movements, conservative and liberal. Some observers believe synod discussions have become less spontaneous, partly because of John Paul's concern that the bishops maintain a united front with him on doctrine and discipline, and partly because he sits in on most sessions. On the other hand, it may simply be that the diversity of national interests and viewpoints among the prelates makes strong policy...
...Yale Gay-Lesbian Studies Center, which sponsored last weekend's conference is one of several college-based gay activist groups attempting to introduce homosexuality as a legitimate approach to academic study, similar to the way feminists have introduced women's studies, said Yale Professor of History John Boswell...
...Independent candidates also deserve your vote: Ed Cyr, a liberal activist with local roots, heads a advocacy group for city elders and has worked against hazardous waste disposal; he would bring experience and dedication to the Council...
...very much an activist and an artist," Zielinski said. "He is very interested in how art can be a catalyst for social change, which should appeal to a number of people here at Harvard...
...Senate Judiciary Committee's negative vote on the nomination of Justice Robert Bork to the Supreme Court reaffirms the nation's commitment to individual liberty, a major civil rights activist said last night...