Why are Republicans sticking with Trump? Peer pressure—and we’re all susceptible to it.

by David Dark November 12, 2020

If the price of admission within your peer group is the frequent suppression of your conscience, I would like to argue that the price is too high.

Dispatches, Politics & Society

Immigration advocates: It will take Biden years to undo the damage of the Trump era

by J.D. Long García November 9, 2020

“The [Biden] administration needs to seize this moment for generational change, especially in terms of immigration.”

Faith, Faith in Focus

Infuriating life (and post-election) advice: If you want peace, accept things as they are.

by Joe Hoover, S.J. November 9, 2020

This is the prayer: Accept things as they are. It was all meant to be.

Editorials, Politics & Society

Joe Biden has a mandate: to heal our wounded and divided nation

by The Editors November 7, 2020

This is a victory for the entire country, and the men and women who won office must now govern for the entire country.

News Analysis, Politics & Society

Matt Malone, SJ: What Joe Biden could do to heal our divided nation

by America Video November 6, 2020

“The next president needs to govern for the entire country.”

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News, Politics & Society

Survey: Biden and Trump split the 2020 Catholic vote almost evenly

by Elana Schor, Associated Press and David Crary - Associated Press November 6, 2020

AP VoteCast showed 50% of Catholics backing Trump and 49% favoring Biden, reflecting the faith’s longstanding role as a closely contested vote in presidential elections.

News, Politics & Society

Nearly 2,000 Catholic nuns sign letter demanding Trump ‘count the votes’

by Jack Jenkins - Religion News Service November 5, 2020

“We took vows as Catholic Sisters, and you took a vow to uphold the Constitution,” the letter to Trump reads. “Stay true to your vow. Count the votes.”

Faith, Podcasts

Podcast: How the Vatican views the U.S. election

by Inside the Vatican November 4, 2020

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell discuss what advantages and disadvantages each candidate offers in the eyes of the Holy See.