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Few art forms disappear forever, and the socially conscious sitcom has enjoyed a mini-revival recently. ABC relaunched “Roseanne” in the spring, but its initial success was overshadowed by the off-screen behavior of its star. (Adam Rose/ABC via AP)
Arts & CultureIdeas
Robert David Sullivan
Fifty years ago, U.S. television began to reflect the political debates going on in our homes. But genuine differences may be to hot to handle in the Age of Trump.
President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Aug. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Daniel Allott
Since the 2016 election, many have simply stopped trying to understand those with whom they disagree. But we can discuss politics if we ask fair questions and listen, then listen some more.
Cristhian Bahena Rivera is escorted into the Poweshiek County Courthouse for his initial court appearance, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in Montezuma, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
J.D. Long García
“The president has turned immigration into simply good people, bad people and a wall.”
Members of the U.S. Border Patrol apprehend an immigrant from Guatemala on June 19 near Falfurrias, Texas. (CNS photo/Adrees Latif, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Diego Gómez Pickering
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration is a holistic approach that treats people with kindness and also recognizes economic opportunity.
Honduras immigrant seeking asylum, Carlos Fuentes Maldonado holds his daughter Mia, 1, after they were reunited, Monday, July 23, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
J.D. Long García
An estimated 463 parents have already been deported, further complicating the family reunification effort.
President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, in Morristown, N.J., Sunday, July 22, 2018, en route to Washington after staying at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
FaithFaith in Focus
John Dougherty
If Jesus was not too busy to take a break, then neither are we.