“It’s hard for me to credit that the president is now vigorously acting in Hillary Clinton’s interest,” says Philip Lacovara.
US Politics
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The Editors: The calm conviction we need in the face of James Comey’s firing
At this point, it is important to find level ground, rather than stumble down a hill that we may not be able to climb back up.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
White House signing ceremonies showcase two styles of U.S. Catholicism
An executive order on religious liberty gave the impression of a church wanting to be left alone, but there is another role for Catholics.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Wisdom of a ‘liberal white guy’
MSNBC host Chris Hayes likes to refer to himself as a self-righteous, loud-mouthed pundit.
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 inPolitics & Society, Short Take
What Trumpcare and Obama’s $400,000 speaking fee have in common
Both political parties are getting further out of touch from the average voters.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Can a coloring book help heal Chicago’s racial divide?
Mr. Thompson, one of the first African-Americans hired by a major Chicago advertising agency, is on a crusade to convince people of all races that this is not a black or white matter. Human beings represent a range of color.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Will Hawaii prove a sanctuary for undocumented people?
“So far we do not know of anybody on Oahu that has been visited by ICE or picked up.”
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
US bishops urge Senate to strike ‘harmful’ aspects of AHCA
U.S. bishops called on the Senate to strip out the harmful provisions of the bill when the chamber takes it up for consideration or essentially to start over on GOP efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The Editors: Litmus tests lead to mediocre politics and voter disengagement
The exclusion of pro-life Democratic candidates feeds cynicism about our money-driven political process.