How Trump’s “America First” Budget Violates 5 Key Justice Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

This post began as a “top 5 shockingly immoral aspects of President Trump’s budget proposal.” The problem is that virtually the entire budget is shockingly immoral and unjust. Instead, I want to highlight 5 touchstones of Catholic Social Teaching on justice. I will provide one example of its violation; however, for every single one, you… Read More How Trump’s “America First” Budget Violates 5 Key Justice Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 Meghan Clark

Over 100 Christian Leaders Express Opposition to Trump’s Plan to Slash Foreign Assistance Budget

In a letter to Congressional leaders, over 100 Christian leaders, including Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, express their opposition to disproportionate cuts to America’s foreign assistance programs: Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Schumer, Speaker Ryan, and Minority Leader Pelosi, As Christian leaders, it’s an honor to represent dedicated and faithful citizens living in… Read More Over 100 Christian Leaders Express Opposition to Trump’s Plan to Slash Foreign Assistance Budget

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 Millennial

Pope Francis: Damned Are Those Who Don’t Care For The Poor And Homeless

via Vatican Radio: Reflecting on the Gospel story of Lazarus, from St Luke’s Gospel, Pope Francis warned against those who place their trust in things of the flesh. Trusting in vanity, pride and riches, he said, will distance us from the Lord. He highlighted the fruitfulness of those who trust in the Lord and the… Read More Pope Francis: Damned Are Those Who Don’t Care For The Poor And Homeless

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 Millennial

The Right To Healthcare Is Owed, Not Earned

For the better part of a decade, the healthcare debate has been at the center of American political discourse—thanks largely to the signing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In both the 2012 and 2016 presidential races, the debate on whether to repeal or expand the ACA was a major component of each candidate’s platform—leading… Read More The Right To Healthcare Is Owed, Not Earned

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 Guest Contributor

CJH: Christians Should Follow Pope Francis’ Lead on Migration

Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale appeared on Fox News yesterday. He argued that Christians have a clear responsibility to welcome the stranger and to fix our broken immigration system:

March 14, 2017 Millennial

Reflections on Pope Francis and His Impact on His Fourth Anniversary

Here are a few of the numerous articles reflecting on Pope Francis’ four years as pope: A Crux rundown of memorable moments from Francis’s first four years: “Hearing the Holy Father speak aloud the words “the land of the free and the home of the brave” from the dais of the U.S. Congress in September… Read More Reflections on Pope Francis and His Impact on His Fourth Anniversary

March 13, 2017January 14, 2018 Millennial

24 Million People Could Lose Their Health Insurance Under Trumpcare, According to Nonpartisan CBO

via NY Times: The House Republican plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act would cause 24 million people to lose health insurance within a decade, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said on Monday. Republicans had been bracing for what was almost certain to be a bleak accounting of the legislation’s projected effects. The… Read More 24 Million People Could Lose Their Health Insurance Under Trumpcare, According to Nonpartisan CBO

March 13, 2017March 13, 2017 Millennial