To realize Ginsburg’s vision for authentic equality between men and women, we will have to point our children to those who recognize unborn life not as a hindrance but as the reason for greater solidarity with one another.
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What will it take for police reform to work? The church’s abuse scandal offers some lessons.
Strong laws and codes of conduct for law enforcement officers already exist, but mechanisms for oversight and accountability are needed, writes Kathleen McChesney.
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Georgetown coach John Thompson loved his players, his city and the Blessed Mother
A former president of Georgetown remembers the legendary coach John Thompson Jr.
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Margaret Sanger’s extreme brand of eugenics
Even Planned Parenthood now seems embarrassed by Sanger’s support for forced sterilization, writes John J. Conley. Her targeting of the black population to reduce birth rates is equally troubling.
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A final Freedom Ride: Kerry Kennedy remembers John Lewis
I asked Mr. Lewis how he felt then, four and half decades after being bludgeoned by state troopers. He replied with one word: “Grateful.”
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Boston College’s initiative to transform the way we think about racial justice in America
Structural racism must be addressed as a collective, not only an individual, responsibility. A new project at Boston College tackles this challenge. Its inaugural director, Vincent Rougeau, explains.
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Sister Helen Prejean: Stop the federal killings
What is the moral imperative behind the government’s urgency to hasten the death of its citizens?
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Archbishop Pérez: There is much work to be done, but the American Dream endures
The events of 2020 show that Americans still struggle to achieve social justice, writes Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia in a July 4 reflection. Yet we can take note of what we have survived so far.
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On Juneteenth, look to the biblical prophets and the Black Lives Matter movement
Juneteenth, when we celebrate the freedom of slaves in the United States, is a good time to reflect on ancient prophets who have much in common with today’s activists.
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How can Catholics help lead the fight against racism?
Black and brown Americans continue to speak out against police misconduct and pervasive racism across the United States, writes Olga Segura. The church has an opportunity to show that it is listening.