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J.D. Long García is a senior editor at America.
Migrants in Sayula de Aleman, Mexico, Aug. 22, 2024, pause for prayer on their journey toward the U.S. border. (OSV News photo/Angel Hernandez, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
J.D. Long García
President Biden's new restrictions on asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border have drawn criticism from Catholics who minister to immigrants and refugees.
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota participate in the vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Oct. 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
J.D. Long García
The wide-ranging debate between Mr. Vance and Mr. Walz covered climate climate change, immigration, abortion, the economy and the state of democracy, among other issues.
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Arts & CultureShort Take
J.D. Long García
Setting aside the question of character, there is no disputing Mr. Rose’s credentials for the Hall of Fame.
FaithScripture Reflections
J.D. Long García
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi, by J.D. Long García
Politics & SocietyShort Take
J.D. Long García
Not attending is a missed opportunity both for the Harris-Walz campaign and our country.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
J.D. Long García
A number of states will vote on expanding or maintaining access to abortion this November, but voters in Arizona will also weigh in on a ballot initiative restricting immigration.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
J.D. Long García
I am ashamed to say it, but Trump’s claim that Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, were eating people’s pets reminds me so much of the way Haitians are treated in my home country, the Dominican Republic.
Former presidential Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are seen during the ABC News presidential debate on Sept. 10 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
J.D. Long García
Ms. Harris clearly gained the upper hand in the contest with Mr. Trump, but it was not always clear where they stood on issues like immigration, abortion and climate change.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
J.D. Long García
I believe most voters who prioritize restricting abortion will likely still support Mr. Trump. This is why.
FaithScripture Reflections
J.D. Long García
A Reflection for Thursday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long García