The “weird” meme, popularized by the Harris-Walz campaign, goes hand in hand with a longstanding ridicule of rural America, and it is punching down on some of the most disadvantaged people in our society.
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Raising tariffs on Chinese goods could be bad for peace and the planet
Reducing our tariffs on Chinese exports, particularly solar panels and electric cars, would be an environmentally friendly move and would promote world peace.
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Is Trump’s GOP really flirting with authoritarianism? 7 signs for Catholics to consider.
As Catholics, we are responsible for promoting the wellbeing of all, and that means standing against authoritarianism whenever and wherever we see it.
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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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A Catholic Minnesota mom’s view of Tim Walz
As a Catholic Minnesota mom, I find a lot to like about Tim Walz. But I have two major concerns about him.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
The hidden humility of U.S. Olympic track star Noah Lyles
Look beyond the boasting and bravado and you’ll see that there is a lot more to Olympic star Noah Lyles than the persona he embodies while on the track or needling his opponents.
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Our weird, low-IQ, creepy and dumb presidential election
The name-calling that has become a normal—even celebrated—part of our election this year will do nothing to bridge the vast ideological chasm that divides our nation.
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Today’s senior citizens are the luckiest in history. They’re also the loneliest.
There is a price to be paid for longevity in the current American culture. It is called loneliness.
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How Catholic marriage prep is better serving adults from divorced families
Pastoral ministers should recognize that many adults from divorced families struggle in relationships. Difficult conversations must occur so that couples can be better prepared for marriage.
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The Paris Olympics ‘Last Supper,’ the French Revolution and punching down on a Catholic minority
The display at the Olympics was not innocent fun gone too far or Europeans just being artsy. It was bullying a minority.