More and more public policy is being decided at the state level but trustworthy sources of information about state capitals are fast disappearing.
The Editors
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The suffering in Parkland is a reminder of our need for hope and resurrection into new life.
This year, an ancient symbol saw its significance magnified all the more on a tragic Ash Wednesday.
Posted inArts & Culture
The Catholic (and moral) themes in the 2018 Oscar nominees
While at least one the nominees for Best Picture has an obvious Catholic angle, the other nominees touch on themes that will resonate with Catholics and other believers: love, reconciliation, brokenness and our human longing to be known.
Posted inEditorials, Faith
Five years into Pope Francis’ papacy, there is much more noise to be made.
We now mark five years of Francis’ pontificate. The editors of America wish him many more.
Posted inFaith, Vantage Point
Will Lent resonate with Americans open to Dry January, juice cleanses and CrossFit?
‘Lent may once again don its public mask’: America’s editors from 1978 on an American Lent.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The Editors: Trump is asking the nation to make an impossible choice on immigration
Mr. Trump’s proposed deal represents an almost complete reversal from previous Republican immigration priorities.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The Editors: Bipartisanship is the only way forward for the pro-life movement
Bipartisanship will be absolutely necessary to pass any meaningful federal legislation that changes our current stalemate on abortion.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
Why churches should support community colleges
For minority, first-generation and low-income students community college can be a ticket to the middle class.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The false alarm in Hawaii is a nuclear wake-up call for everyone.
The United States must develop both better warning systems and deterrence tactics.