Vinson Cunningham writes: In an era when the N.B.A. was much less marketable, and therefore much less forcibly narrativized, than it is today, Russell nonetheless crafted a persona that lasted him a lifetime. Part of it was the intelligence and rectitude of his playing style. Over six-nine with long limbs and air-cutting speed, he offered… Read More Reflections on the Greatness of Bill Russell (1934-2022)

Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico writes: The general disposition of the church is one of hospitality, openness and welcome, in the spirit of the new evangelization. Refusing to baptize children of same-sex couples is not in keeping with this outreach, and I find it quite troubling. To refuse baptism to these children… Read More Archbishop Wester: Baptize Children of Same-Sex Couples

Last week, Christopher White discussed Pope Francis’ recent trip to Canada. You watch the MSNBC clip here:

Christine Emba writes: To suggest that “urgency in the workplace” is a white supremacist trait also has rather insulting implications. Is sloth the natural state among people of color? Do discipline and organizational efficiency belong to the Anglo-Saxons only? These are obviously absurd suggestions, and the tweet was quickly deleted. But it wasn’t a one-off.… Read More Stop Misusing ‘White Supremacy’

via Charlotte Cowles: Americans born between 1981 and 1996, the most educated and most diverse generation in U.S. history, were once considered harbingers of economic progress and promise. But now, even well into their careers, most of them lag behind the financial and familial strides of previous generations. By the time our parents (baby boomers,… Read More Millennials and the Decline of Middle Class Stability

via the Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage: Why does humankind continue to be plagued by war? Catholic pacifists blame the just war tradition, which can be invoked to justify any war, and so must be jettisoned. In his book, Preventing Unjust War: A Catholic Argument for Selective Conscientious Objection, Roger Bergman argues that… Read More A Catholic Argument for Selective Conscientious Objection