Voices
Nathan Schneider, a contributing writer for America, is a reporter and professor of media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Polarized times tempt danger, such as the very real authoritarian surge happening around the world right now. But necessary changes often take place during periods of tumult, not tranquility.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Maybe we just like victimizing each other and never addressing basic problems. But our young citizens have had enough of this political show and are making a spectacle of their own.
FaithShort Take
Using an abuse and accountability scandal to scapegoat Catholic queerness is not O.K.
Politics & SocietyFeatures
The presidency has become a cult to which we are expected to constantly direct our attention; the result is a disenchantment with democracy.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Despite being out of sight, the bombs are as ever-present as micro-aggressions and mass incarceration.
Arts & CultureBooks
What if we could make economics uninteresting again?
Politics & SocietyShort Take
The Vatican just held a hackathon. Take a moment to recover from the shock.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
I want to be able to serve the state better. I want to be able to serve more of the state.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
It turns out to be easier to make a quick buck in this world than to change it.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
The goal is not to make sure everyone is safe and secure. It is to enable a few people to do really, really well.