One of the signs of a functioning democracy is confidence in data from the government.
Donald Trump
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Will Trump’s success beget a world of Trumpian copycats?
Members of Mr. Turnbull’s government have taken to sounding downright Trumpian in recent days.
Posted inFaith
Archbishop of Tijuana: “The last thing we need is another wall.”
Immigration is an ancient and contemporary reality; human beings have always sought better conditions for their lives.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Future Post-Truth: What happens when lying is just practical politics?
What is to be done? The world is full of anger.
Posted inCurrent Comment, Politics & Society
Why Donald Trump should meet with Syrian refugees before Jan. 20.
On the campaign trail, the president-elect put Syrian refugees “on notice.”
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As an incoming president promises deportations, Los Angeles officials promise resistance
“We are not going to engage in law enforcement activities solely based on someone’s immigration status.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Signs Of the Times
Cupich calls for church to promote solidarity after Trump victory
Cardinal-designate Cupich urged U.S. bishops to “speak in a pastoral way to calm the fears of people and let them know that we are advocates for them,”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Signs Of the Times
Church Advocates on the Alert As Transition Begins in Washington
“Two priorities that we have are unity and governance,” said Jonathan Reyes, executive director of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development. “So this divisive election—we somehow have to get to the other side. That will not be easy,
Posted inOf Other Things, Politics & Society
A recipe for recovering from a bruising election.
The last year has been a difficult one indeed, particularly for those who are in any way concerned about political life in the United States. As I write this column, the election has not yet taken place, though we are close to Election Day and early voting is already underway in many parts of the co
Posted inIn All Things, Politics & Society
Trump’s populist appeal is a shock to the ideological cores of both major political parties
The Republican nominee rode a populist wave in reaction to extreme individualism and a neglect of civil society.