Dozens of Christian leaders and proponents of the common good have signed a new letter to Congressional leaders on emergency paid leave. The signatories include Millennial writers Marcus Mescher, Daniel Petri, and Nichole Flores; past contributors John Dougherty and Jessica Keating; and editor Robert Christian, along with former Millennial of the Year Michael Wear. The… Read More Pro-Family Leaders: Strengthen and Extend Emergency Paid Leave

In his final essay before his death (and released today, the day of his funeral), John Lewis wrote: While my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me. You filled me with hope about the next chapter… Read More John Lewis: Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation

Millennial editor Robert Christian writes: The United States is a deeply divided country –economically, racially, politically, and more. And many of these divisions divide American Catholics, despite the pope’s call to embrace solidarity. While the costs of extreme individualism, hyperpolarization, and growing social injustice tear at the seams of the country, the mood of the… Read More Building Solidarity and Belonging Through Encounter in Our Fractured Society

In the wake of John Lewis’ death, many have reflected on the life and legacy of the heroic Civil Rights leader and Congressman. Here are a few of the reflections. Barack Obama wrote: America is a constant work in progress. What gives each new generation purpose is to take up the unfinished work of the… Read More Remembering John Lewis

A coalition of Christian leaders, including Bishop John Stowe, Sr. Norma Pimentel, and Marcus Mescher, has sent a letter to the Democratic Platform Committee, asking it to reject the extreme position on abortion that was included in the 2016 Democratic platform. The letter states: We urge the Democratic Party to embrace policies that protect both… Read More Christian Leaders Urge Democrats to Reject Abortion Extremism in Party Platform