Bill McGarvey talks with James Martin, S.J. and Tim Reidy about this year's Oscar nominees for Best Picture, including "Spotlight," a film that has prompted widespread discussion in the Catholic Church, and "Bridge of Spies," a story with a surprising connection to the history of America magazine.
The Editors
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International Religious Freedom Today
As part of America's special issue dedicated to international religious liberty, Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber speak with Rev. Elias D. Mallon of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association about the state of international religious freedom, expanding on his recent article: "A Global Peril."
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Competition is good news for cable TV consumers
Until cable companies are exposed to meaningful competition, we should not trust them to have consumer interests at heart.
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Should college be free for all?
A college education today is not a luxury.
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Listening to the Universe
Seen as a great human undertaking, astronomy becomes a pursuit very much worth our time, our money and our imagination.
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The life-span gap between the rich and the poor is growing
The longevity gap also can exacerbate inequalities already present in society.
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How many deaths will it take to end for-profit prisons?
The problems with for-profit prisons are well documented.
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On a Mission for Mercy
It is no coincidence that this commission coincided with the start of the Lenten season.
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Abuse Commission Shake-up
Having the witness of survivors on the Vatican abuse commission is essential.
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Editors: International religious freedom worthy of every believer‘s concern
Moving from documenting these violations to correcting them represents a Herculean task.