Prof. Kirtley Discusses Press Censorship at St. Louis Park Catholic School

Professor Jane Kirtley was quoted in a Pioneer Press story about censorship of a column and editorial about homosexuality that appeared in the student newspaper at Benilde-St. Margaret's Catholic School in St. Louis Park. Administrators claimed that the articles created a "disrespectful environment" and generated confusion about church teachings. Kirtley argued, "I think you're abrogating one of your responsibilities as an educator, which is not to ban controversial topics but to encourage civil discussion about them."