“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.
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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 […]
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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.
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Church advocate: New immigration proposals reflect ‘mass hysteria’ about undocumented people
Immigration officials “no longer will exempt classes or categories of removable aliens from potential enforcement” and “have full authority to arrest or apprehend an alien whom an immigration officer has probable cause to believe is in violation of the immigration laws.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Protecting the world’s migrants and refugees is a moral imperative
The pope’s emphasis on protecting undocumented workers is particularly significant for Europe and the United States, where the treatment of refugees and migrants has been a consistent challenge.
Posted inIn All Things, Politics & Society
Dear Mark Zuckerberg: Democracy is not a Facebook focus group.
With his 5,800-word manifesto on “Building Global Community,” the Facebook C.E.O. seems to be easing ever more into his role as benevolent dictator of the media universe.
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Norma McCorvey, who was the plaintiff Jane Roe in Roe v. Wade, dies at 69
Although Ms. McCorvey was the plaintiff in Roe v. Wade, she later became a pro-life activist.