Democrats have been in denial about Biden’s deteriorating condition for a long time. The debate made it obvious that they can no longer afford such complacency.
The coalition that Kathy Hochul unexpectedly activated has not won anything concrete yet—but it has demonstrated that it is possible to advocate for congestion pricing.
If the Church really believes in the indelible dignity of LGBTQ+ persons, it can’t just express sorrow for past abuses or offer words of welcome. It has to actually do something.
'Dignitas Infinita' does have good suggestions for addressing questions about sex, gender, and rights. They just don’t appear in the “Gender Theory” section.
Contrary to the oft-hurled objection to peace movements, "But what about Hitler?,” nonviolent action was successful enough to pique imaginations even under Nazi occupation.
Public figures should expect journalistic scrutiny, precisely because they are public figures. This includes those who bring their faith into the public square.
"Like many others, I remember exactly where I was when the verdict came down in 1995. I was in Commonweal’s offices on Dutch Street in lower Manhattan."
The Vatican’s failure to carefully distinguish between “gender theory” and the varied experiences of actual transgender people risks further alienating those that already feel rejected by the Church.
