In his new book, ‘Small Isn’t Beautiful: The Case Against Localism,’ Trevor Latimer argues that localist policies often do not achieve what their proponents intend.
US Politics
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The economy is the issue—but does anyone have a way to improve it?
While economic dissatisfaction is widespread, it is much harder to say what policies will “fix” the economy—because other than anxiety about continuing inflation, there is little consensus about what precisely is broken.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
I was ready to forgive George Santos—until I wasn’t.
George Santos’s behavior following his expulsion from Congress shows that our capability to forgive others can only stretch so far.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
The Climate Refugees of Honduras
Small farmers here in the middle of Central America’s dry corridor are almost totally reliant on rainfall to water their crops. As those rains become less reliable because of climate change, crop failures and then migration are the results.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
GOP debate: Presidential candidates on Trump, youth gender transition, antisemitism and more
When it came to proposals to ban certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender, Christie and DeSantis, the two Catholic candidates on the stage, took different approaches.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Is Trump favorite J.D. Vance a new proponent of Catholic social teaching—or just parts of it?
J.D. Vance’s economic populist streak, combined with his pro-life views and support for religious liberty, could offer an alternative to the two major political parties.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Shooting of Palestinian college students highlights rising U.S. tensions over Israel-Hamas war
The Nov. 25 shooting in Burlington, Vt. points to rising hate in the United States in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
U.S. bishops call for continued funding for global AIDS program
As the United States marks the 35th World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, domestic politics threaten the future of one of the nation’s most successful global health initiatives, which is credited with keeping millions of people alive.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
U.S. Catholics are more liberal. Young priests are more conservative. Can the synod help us overcome our divisions?
Data showing the theological divide between younger and older priests—as well as between younger priests and the laity—could serve as a mandate to heal the scandal of division within our own church.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
What a Catholic peace studies expert thinks is the way out of war in Gaza
How to restore peace in Israel and Gaza now after this historic outbreak of violence and mutual suffering? It will take outside pressure on both Israel and Hamas.