The nomination of Judge Kavanaugh has become a referendum on how to address allegations of sexual assault.
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What happened at the Brett Kavanaugh-Christine Blasey Ford hearings
Both Kavanaugh and Ford testified under sworn oath.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Five questions (and answers) about Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Nomination
The president is free to nominate to the Supreme Court whomever he or she thinks is best, but there should be some character and fitness requirements to maintain respect for our government.
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Becoming a theologian means accepting an invitation
Our September 26 guest is Sandra Schneiders, I.H.M., professor emerita of New Testament studies and Christian spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, Calif. We discuss her recent article “The vocation of the theologian begins with an invitation.” We also discuss these stories: Pope Francis recognizes Chinese bishops ordained without papal approval Bishops draft […]
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Anita Hill v. Clarence Thomas: How television influenced the hearings
From 1991: Are our governmental processes being skewed by sensational and inhumanly accelerated electronic images?
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Head of Georgetown Prep urges renewed commitment to being ‘men for others’
The letter comes in the wake of an allegation of sexual misconduct raised against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a 1983 graduate of Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Maryland, who has been nominated to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Brett Kavanaugh and the true meaning of brotherhood
Brotherhood must not be used as a cloak for privilege and secrecy.
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Brett Kavanaugh and toxic masculinity: lessons from another all-male Jesuit high school
A reflection from the president of Fordham Prep
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“RBG” elevates a justice, celebrates a marriage
The relationship between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her husband, Marty, is a huge part of why “RBG” has struck a chord with audiences.
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What’s next for Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation battle?
Judge Kavanaugh is an intelligent and competent jurist. Unless previously undisclosed foibles come to light, he will become the 114th justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.