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Learning from the Past

In their quest to prioritize diversity, Catholic educational institutions must not forget the diversity that already exists in their own tradition and history.

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Too Big To Pluck?

Taxing unrealized capital gains is a good idea, but we could go farther in recognizing the societal threat posed by extreme inequality.

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Entering the Chaos

Maureen O’Connell’s book examines American Catholic anti-Blackness, using her own family’s history as a starting point.

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May 19, 2022

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‘Broken Places’

On this episode, Phil Klay speaks about war and religious faith, the difficulty of reintegration after combat, and the deceptions of U.S. foreign policy.

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The Only Way to Stand It

Tadeusz Borowski’s ‘Here in Our Auschwitz and Other Stories’ explores the complex social, political, and intellectual climate of Nazi Germany.

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Chronicler of Follies

In his long career as a writer and editor, John Leo acted as a sentry against the cultural encroachments of dogmatic liberalism.

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May 17, 2022

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Half the Story

John McWhorter spies a new religion. But his argument against “wokism” resists complexity and downplays the forces the woke aim to combat.

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May 12, 2022

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‘At Least Take the Bodies’

Russia’s refusal to repatriate its unburied dead underscores the inhumanity of the Putin regime.

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May 4, 2022

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When Timing Is Paramount

If Roe is overturned, the USCCB must be ready to emphasize a culture of life that protects and empowers vulnerable women.

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May 9, 2022

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Counter-Spells

The intersection of the sacred and the profane in hip-hop reminds us of our common humanity.

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