The authors of these writings, Christopher Dodson and David Tamisiea, serve as co-directors and general counsel for the N.D. Catholic Conference, the official liason for the dioceses of Bismarck and Fargo in matters of public policy.
The North Dakota Catholic Conference tracked 167 bills and testified countless times before committees of lawmakers considering various pieces of legislation.
We must always prioritize the common good in our social and political life as we strive to create a just, secure and peaceful society that benefits everyone.
Because housing is a basic human right and concerns the common good, the political community has a duty to ensure that all its citizens have safe and decent housing.