Speaking in a deep blue stronghold, the Democratic leader of the House calls for “civility” and cautiously hopes that she will again wield the speaker’s gavel in January.
Donald Trump
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
The fight to save the soul of the G.O.P.
The G.O.P. was founded to oppose slavery, which makes it all the more ironic that the party of freedom finds itself in bondage—to itself.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Trump’s decision to isolate Palestinians is threatening a humanitarian crisis
The United States is gutting the funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, creating an instant humanitarian crisis for a region already overloaded with them.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Trump administration’s record-low refugee resettlement “contradicts who we are as a nation”
The announcement that the United States will cap its intake of refugees at 30,000 was swiftly denounced by Catholic leaders.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
The rise and fall of the socially conscious sitcom, from “All in the Family” to “Roseanne”
Fifty years ago, U.S. television began to reflect the political debates going on in our homes. But genuine differences may be to hot to handle in the Age of Trump.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Three steps for more civil political debate in the Trump era
Since the 2016 election, many have simply stopped trying to understand those with whom they disagree. But we can discuss politics if we ask fair questions and listen, then listen some more.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Immigration and the politicization of Mollie Tibbetts’s murder
“The president has turned immigration into simply good people, bad people and a wall.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Is there another way to address the migration crisis?
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration is a holistic approach that treats people with kindness and also recognizes economic opportunity.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Hundreds of children remain separated from their parents after family reunification deadline passes
An estimated 463 parents have already been deported, further complicating the family reunification effort.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Don’t feel guilty about taking a retreat from Trump
If Jesus was not too busy to take a break, then neither are we.