Social media: How social media helps us connect

by The Editors December 6, 2016

Like any technology, it depends on how we use it.

Current Comment, Politics & Society

Trump has been fuzzy with data. That’s a problem when society relies on trustworthy data from its government.

by The Editors December 6, 2016

One of the signs of a functioning democracy is confidence in data from the government.

Faith

VIDEO: What are the arguments for and against women deacons?

by The Editors December 5, 2016

This video has been edited. The transcript below reflects a full record of this part of the discussion. ModeratorJames Martin, S.J.Editor-at-large for America Media PanelistsNancy DallavalleTheologian and vice president for mission and identity at Fairfield University Deacon Gr

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Podcasts, Politics & Society

A Guide to Brokering Peace

by The Editors November 30, 2016

In this week’s podcast, Senator George J. Mitchell speaks to Tim Reidy and Kevin Clarke about his experience negotiating peace deals in the Middle East and Northern Ireland. His latest book, A Path to Peace, written with Alon Sachar, lays out possible avenues for peace in the Middle East going forward. George J. Mitchell was […]

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Faith

The Diaconate—History and Present Practice

by The Editors November 28, 2016

What are deacons? How has their role changed over history?

Faith, Podcasts

Who is the Real Pope Francis?

by The Editors November 23, 2016

This week, Mark Shriver chats to Olga Segura and Matt Malone, S.J., about his new book. In Pilgrimage: My Search for the Real Pope Francis, Mark Shriver explains who Jorge Bergoglio was before he took on papal responsibility.