Washington colleges top lists for most Peace Corps volunteers

Gabriel Spitzer — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:24:53 +0000

Maybe it’s something in the water: Washington schools top the lists of large, medium and small colleges producing the most Peace Corps volunteers. It’s the first time one state has dominated all three categories of the Peace Corps’ list.

Social conservatives object to Desmond Tutu honor at Gonzaga

The Associated Press — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:46:01 +0000

SPOKANE, Wash. — Social conservatives are objecting to plans by Gonzaga University, a Catholic institution, to give Archbishop Desmond Tutu an honorary degree when he makes a campus appearance in May.

They are objecting because the Nobel laureate's social views contradict Catholic teachings, including support for abortion rights and gay marriage.