Worker productivity has been going up, but wages are not keeping up.
Short Take
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Will a solar eclipse bring Americans together?
On Aug. 21, there will be a total solar eclipse and its path will fall across the entire continental United States.
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For white Christians, non-racism is not enough
In the wake of Charlottesville, mere “non-racism” is not an option. It recognizes the evil of white supremacy but washes its hands of responsibility.
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An open letter to Trump voters from a concerned Catholic priest
I have read about you in the papers and seen you on television. But the reality is I still do not understand you.
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How many would die in a nuke from North Korea? This simulator will show you.
“Nukemap” is a simulator that allows you to conduct a mock nuclear strike.
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What Thomas Merton would say about war with North Korea
His horror at the mere existence of nuclear arms brought Merton to reflect on Christ’s promise of peace.
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Bishop involved in Catholic-evangelical dialogue responds to ‘ecumenism of hate’ essay
Bishop William Murphy calls for more nuance in discussing “the proper kind of religious influence in the secular sphere.”
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Catholic campuses should look outward to the larger church
Colleges and universities need to broaden their call to discipleship to stretch beyond the campus.
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The Statue of Liberty is a sign of welcome—but our immigration fights will not end
The United States’ status as a nation of immigrants has never been perfect.
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The real imbalance between US and China? Savings.
We are in the topsy-turvy world: Communists call for free trade while capitalist-country leaders call for more tariffs and trade restrictions.