Pro-life Democrat Kristen Day writes: I have been a registered Democratic voter since 1988, when I joined the Michigan State University Democrats and volunteered for Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis’ presidential campaign. I have worked for three Democratic members of Congress on both sides of the abortion divide and have been to every National Democratic Convention… Read More Pro-Life Democrat to Democratic Presidential Candidates: Do You Even Want Our Votes?

We often ask young people to show respect to those in certain positions. But what happens when that respect is not earned and those in these positions frequently engage in bad behavior? Perhaps we should focus on the innate worth of each person and our responsibility to treat everyone in a way that reflects their… Read More Let’s Talk About Dignity

via the Vatican: In these years, the World Economic Forum has offered an opportunity for the engagement of diverse stakeholders to explore innovative and effective ways of building a better world. It has also provided an arena where political will and mutual cooperation can be guided and strengthened in overcoming the isolationism, individualism and ideological… Read More Pope Francis on Overcoming Isolationism, Individualism, and Ideological Colonization to Achieve Genuine Progress

Marc Santora writes: Even before the gas chambers were destroyed and the savage toll of years of industrialized mass murder revealed to the world, prisoners at the largest Nazi concentration camp were already repeating two words: Never again. But as the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz approaches, an occasion being marked by events… Read More 75 Years After the Liberation of Auschwitz, Survivors Are Still Speaking, But Are We Listening?

via Philip Pullella: Pope Francis on Monday condemned the “barbaric resurgence” of anti-Semitism around the world, linking it to the rise of populism. Next week’s 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp should serve as a reminder not to become indifferent, Francis said to a delegation from the human rights and research… Read More Pope Condemns “Barbaric Resurgence” of Anti-Semitism

Their joint statement says: Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to turn away refugees from the great state of Texas is deeply discouraging and disheartening. While the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops respects the governor, this decision is simply misguided. It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts… Read More All 16 Bishops in Texas Denounce Governor Abbott’s Refugee Ban

“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” “Anybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t need to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart… Read More 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Continue to Challenge Us