David Greenberg has produced a biography of John Lewis that, if not quite definitive, is still the gold standard by which all subsequent biographies will be judged.
Paul James Macrae
Paul James Macrae is a recent graduate of The Catholic University of America. He has also written for the periodicals Front Porch Republic and Providence.
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Democrats must face reality: They won’t win by moving left
While Americans are angry about income inequality, health care costs and corporate power, the social agenda of the left remains unpopular.
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The future of the G.O.P. and the working class: What Trump’s cabinet pick tells us
President Trump has nominated Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman backed by unions, as secretary of labor. Is it a sign of an improved relationship between labor and the G.O.P. ?
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The legacy of Mario Cuomo’s famous (and flawed) abortion speech, 40 years later
He might not have intended to, but Mario Cuomo paved the way for the Pilate-like indifference of so many Catholic politicians to abortion today.
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From Benedict XV to Francis: Popes have long played peacemaker in war—and faced criticism for their stance
There are no simple answers as to how to end a war. Benedict XV’s prophetic but ignored call for “a stable peace honorable to all” in World War I should be an example for Pope Francis.
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Is Trump favorite J.D. Vance a new proponent of Catholic social teaching—or just parts of it?
J.D. Vance’s economic populist streak, combined with his pro-life views and support for religious liberty, could offer an alternative to the two major political parties.
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This battle over sex education isn’t being led by white conservatives—but by Muslim parents
In Montgomery County, Md., Muslim parents have been protesting a sex-ed curriculum they say is insensitive to religious belief. Is this local battle a warning sign for Democrats nationally?
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Don’t underestimate the appeal of Covid lockdown-critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could thrive as a presidential candidate among working-class voters, and his opposition to vaccines and Covid lockdowns could be an asset rather than a liability.