“Maddi is being disciplined, not because she’s pregnant, but because she was immoral,” wrote David R. Hobbs, the school administrator.
Education
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
In Jefferson’s Shadow: Can Catholic theology thrive at a public university?
How can you shed light on the Catholic tradition without stating anything as truth?
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
What can the U.S. learn from how other countries balance church and state?
U.S. educational history is rife with examples of varying levels of government involvement with religious education in public schools.
Posted inJesuitical, Politics & Society
My Big Fat Very Catholic Dream Wedding
Are you a Sorta Catholic? Symptoms include: residual guilt, love for Pope Francis, alternating between church and SoulCycle Sundays. This week’s guest is a Sorta Catholic who wound up having a Very Catholic Wedding. Tracey Wigfield won an Emmy as a writer for “30 Rock” and is a graduate of Boston College (you can decide […]
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
What do you do with the mad that you feel?
On this week’s podcast, Matt Malone, S.J. and Tim Reidy (sitting in for Kerry Weber) discuss how the country has changed under President Trump. Ashley McKinless joins the conversation to give her input. David Dark is the special guest of this episode, and he calls in to talk about his recent article in which he […]
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In the age of Trump, can Mr. Rogers help us manage our anger?
The PBS host once asked, “What do you do with the mad that you feel?” The question is as relevant as ever.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
What’s the Jesuit approach to protesting controversial speakers?
What is needed is a case for civility and engagement across the lines of ideology, race and class—grounded not just in freedom or tolerance but charity.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
What Trump’s budget could mean for school vouchers
Currently, 27 states and the District of Columbia have some type of school choice measure in place and several states have legislation on the table for it this year.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Former Boston College President J. Donald Monan dies at 92
Father Monan led the Jesuit university for 24 years.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
5 tips for students engaging in politics on campus
This sobering new reality for immigrant students presents questions and issues for all students on campus as well as those high school seniors planning to attend college in the fall.