In light of Donald Trump’s refusal to state that he will accept the results of the election should he lose and similar statements from some of his supporters, Bishop Patrick McGrath of San Jose has offered a firm defense of our democratic system and the norms that allow it to function: Since 1796, when John… Read More Bishop McGrath: Refusing to Accept Election Outcome Borders on the Seditious
Last night, Georgetown University hosted an event on the economic realities, political impact, and moral dimensions of the national neglect of working-class families and communities. The event featured Tim Carney, columnist for the Washington Examiner; Bill Fletcher, Jr., a senior scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies; author and political analyst Thomas Frank; Fr. Clete Kiley… Read More Left Behind: Working Class Families and Communities
“It’s easier to be part of a gang than to go to school.” That’s what a young man, who I’ll call Daniel (for his safety), told me when I met him in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The Egan Fellows and the rest of the CRS delegation had weaved our way… Read More The Power of Redemption: He Joined a Gang at 10, But Now He’s Free
Pope Francis: “Human justice requires that everyone has access to work.”
Mike Jordan Laskey has a new article at NCR. He writes: I have not spent as much time praying and reflecting around this election as I have shouting, complaining, and eye-rolling. So, borrowing in part from the three groups I met, here are some questions I’d like to wrestle with over the next two weeks….… Read More Questions to Consider as the Election Approaches
Check out these recent articles from around the web: A Disabled Life Is a Life Worth Living by Ben Mattlin: “I decided long ago that if I’m going to like myself, I have to like the disability that has contributed to who I am. Today, my encroaching decrepitude is frequently a source of emotional strength,… Read More Around the Web
Today on Fox News, I debated Donald Trump’s evangelical advisor. Though he argued that Trump has been transformed since he recently “gave his life to Christ,” I argued that his behavior doesn’t show it. This is a man who praises a dictator and calls the pope a “disgrace.” This is a man who mocks the… Read More Stop Pretending Trump is a Strong Ambassador for Christian Values
