Article Theology’s Invisible Hand A new book offers a refreshing look at the influence of religion on the economic theories of Adam Smith.By Daniel K. FinnSeptember 7, 2021 Economy Nonfiction History
Article Polanyi-ish A new book aims to upend the axiom that limiting the scope of market activity necessarily constricts freedom.By Matt MazewskiJuly 21, 2021 Economy Domestic Affairs Nonfiction
Article SALT Dogs State and local tax deductions disproportionately favor the wealthy. So why do Democrats support them?By Dominic PreziosiJune 2, 2021 Domestic Affairs Economy
Article Put Away the Kludges When it comes to designing federal family policy, simpler is better.By Matt MazewskiMay 11, 2021 Joe Biden Economy Domestic Affairs
Article Going Big The many beneficial provisions of the American Rescue Plan remind people of the good that the government can do.By The EditorsMarch 18, 2021 Joe Biden Coronavirus Economy
Article On Papal Populism Pope Francis’s new book offers a vision for a politics rooted in solidarity.By Austen IvereighFebruary 7, 2021 Pope Francis Social Justice Economy
PoliticsThe Fallen Idol Neoliberalism has failed. Catholic social teaching can help us replace it with something better.By Anthony AnnettJanuary 3, 2022
ReligionWhere the Action Is Questions of ministry in the Catholic Church—and who ministers—suggest way to bring Vatican II principles into practice.By Rita FerroneJanuary 5, 2022
CultureThe Empowerment Trap The documentary LuLaRich shows how the LuLaRoe multilevel-marketing scheme preyed on women’s desire to balance careers with families.By Emma McDonaldJanuary 6, 2022
BooksClearing the Field Is it possible to talk about the moral aspect of sex in a way that does not put sexual harm at the center of the subject?By B. D. McClayDecember 21, 2021
CollectionsChristmas Critics 2021 Editors and contributors recommend books at the end of the year.By The EditorsDecember 15, 2021
CollectionsThomas Merton at Commonweal A selection of the monk, poet, and social critic’s spiritual writings from the archivesBy The EditorsDecember 10, 2018
