Almost all major cities in the United States have experienced major decreases in violent crime over the past 25 years.
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Posted inLast Take, Politics & Society
Remember, those who were once called ‘other,’ are now called ‘American.’
On St. Patrick’s Day, we celebrate our Irish heritage and our good fortune to be Americans. The success of America is the result of the work of people from every part of the world–of different backgrounds, religions and languages, coming together, committed not to a race or a religion but to an ideal. This is […]
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Bishop McElroy on his critics, mercy for immigrants and the disruption we need.
At the U.S. Regional World Meeting of Popular Movements in Modesto, California, San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy electrified attendees with a challenging analysis of this “pivotal moment as a people and as a nation, in which bitter divisions cleave our country and pollute our national dialogue.” He told his Modesto audience on Feb. 18 […]
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Jesuits call Dakota pipeline work ‘morally unacceptable’
The Jesuits invite people of good will and members of Congress to call on the administration to reverse its decision the Dakota access pipeline.
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Social justice advocates find support in faith-based organizations
“The diversity of ideas, it takes us farther,” said Bilal Ali, 64, a human rights advocate and organizer.
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When the pope talks about immigration, he’s talking about the US, too
When Pope Francis affirms basic Christian principles, he is not singling out one person or nation, but he definitely is not excluding them either.
Posted inOf Many Things, Politics & Society
Trump reminds us that ‘gut feeling’ is still essential to politics
Instinct, emotion, intuition—all those elements that make politics, well, politics—still matter.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Why shouldn’t people be deported if they’re ‘illegal’?
Yes, some people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border are breaking the law, but the law is also breaking them.
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
How can Catholics battle political fatigue?
Contributing writer Nathan Schneider joins Kerry Weber and Matt Malone, S.J., to talk about Catholic activism under President Trump. Chief correspondent Kevin Clarke joins to offer his perspective. In discussion of the boycotts of Uber and Nordstrom, Schneider questions the usefulness of reactionary protests. “Is it Christian enough to just respond to each thing as it […]
Posted inFilm, Politics & Society
Pope Francis calls on world leaders to welcome migrants
Speaking at a Vatican international forum on migrants, Pope Francis condemns “populist rhetoric” and calls for a “change of attitude” in welcoming migrants.