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Faith Communities and Gun Violence; Death with Dignity

Many religious leaders and organizations approve of President Obama's new gun control measures; there is growing state interest in physician-assisted suicide legislation in the US; and an interfaith coalition of long-term shareholders and investors tries to influence companies to behave ethically.

Faith Communities and Gun Violence; Death with Dignity

25m 51s

Many religious leaders and organizations approve of President Obama's new gun control measures; there is growing state interest in physician-assisted suicide legislation in the US; and an interfaith coalition of long-term shareholders and investors tries to influence companies to behave ethically.

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