Reducing our tariffs on Chinese exports, particularly solar panels and electric cars, would be an environmentally friendly move and would promote world peace.
Election 2024
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
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 inPolitics & Society, Short Take
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.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Five faith facts about Harris pick Tim Walz, a ‘Minnesota Lutheran’ dad
If elected, Walz would be either the first or second Lutheran vice president of the United States, depending on how you count it.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Dear JD Vance: Childless women are deeply passionate about the future of this country.
I am a childless woman who has had a very happy, and blessed, life. For over 50 years, I have had a stake in the well-being of my country as well as in its future.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
Coconuts, Context and Brat: Let Kamala Harris be a meme
Vice President Kamala Harris has been something of a meme machine since before day one in the White House. What’s wrong with that?
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
Abortion, immigration, climate change: Where does Kamala Harris stand on issues important to Catholics?
From abortion and immigration to climate change and criminal justice reform, Catholic voters will be examining Kamala Harris’s position on the issues.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
Joe Biden, Pope Benedict and the humility of stepping down
When I learned Joe Biden had dropped out of the race, my mind immediately shot back to Feb. 11, 2013, when another Catholic leader, Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world by announcing that he would voluntarily resign his post.
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Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, then endorses Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection.
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The J.D. Vance pick is a reminder for Catholic voters: Neither party deserves our uncritical support
At one time, the presence of Catholics on both major-party tickets would have been cause for celebration. But now Mr. Vance and Mr. Biden reflect the political divisions among U.S. Catholics.