In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the numerous reports of sexual harassment and assault that followed, our nation is engaging in an ongoing conversation about the culture of complicity that allowed such predatory behavior to continue unabated. Over the next few months, we are bound to see (thankfully) many articles describing the… Read More Can We Stop Sexual Harassment and Abuse When Most Men Habitually Objectify Women with Pornography?

Notre Dame Law Professor Amy Barrett was recently confirmed by the US Senate as a judge for the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. This confirmation, however, did not draw as many headlines as her contentious confirmation hearing. When Dianne Feinstein questioned Barrett’s qualifications during her Senate confirmation hearing, something gave her “a… Read More Why Dianne Feinstein’s Approach to Amy Barrett Threatens Latinas

“You can’t regulate evil.”  These words, spoken by Matt Bevin, the Governor of Kentucky, seem to resonate with so many Americans.  Horrific acts of brutal violence are the price we pay for living in a free society, or so people claim. Nevertheless, as Catholics, we do not believe this, and our faith does not teach… Read More Yes, You Can Regulate Evil: Why Catholics Should Support Stricter Gun Laws

The story of Noah and his ark is often one of the first biblical narratives children learn and one of those most widely-known by adults. With many Scripture stories being unapologetically anthropocentric, there is something endearing yet dramatic about the inclusion of every perfectly paired-up creature-couple in this perilous tale of survival. With the assurance… Read More Noah the Environmentalist: The Great Flood and Ecological Justice Today