Article Mushroom as Metaphor Ecological systems—fungi in particular—provide a way to consider interdependence and relationships outside of competition and neoliberalism.By Vincent MillerJuly 28, 2021 Environment Philosophy Social Justice
Article The Dalit Theologian Fr. Stan Swamy dedicated his life to serving the poor in India, fighting for the rights of the most marginalized members of society.By Jo McGowanJuly 20, 2021 India Social Justice Foreign Affairs
Article Why We Protest Protests are both acts of mourning and remembrance.By Michael WestJune 18, 2021 Race Politics Social Justice
Article Patients, Not Problems The American penal system is deeply dysfunctional, particularly in its treatment of the mentally ill.By Derek S. JeffreysMay 18, 2021 Nonfiction Social Justice
Article Antigonish Activist Fr. Gregory MacLeod embraced the world “as it is.”By Michael W. HigginsMay 16, 2021 Social Justice
Article The Gentle Light That Vanishes and Returns Against the epic forces of history, the Polish poet Adam Zagajewski emphasized little privacies.By Morten Høi JensenApril 10, 2021 Poetry War and Peace Social Justice
PoliticsGetting Used to It There are things one shouldn’t get over too quickly, and things one should never get used to. By The EditorsMay 25, 2022
ReligionWhen Timing Is Paramount If Roe is overturned, the USCCB must be ready to emphasize a culture of life that protects and empowers vulnerable women.By Peter SteinfelsMay 9, 2022
Culture‘Still Beloved’ In 1973, Reginald Adams was killed in one of many attacks on gay people in the United States. Now, a new grave commemorates his life and death.By Robert FieselerJune 10, 2022
BooksThe Pope of Russell Square T. S. Eliot understood that we are mostly made of the past, and that to nullify it in the name of progress is to annihilate much that is precious.By Terry EagletonJune 6, 2022
CollectionsFaith & the LGBTQ Community Commonweal writers explore the intersection of faith, politics, aesthetics, and the LGBTQ community.By The EditorsJune 21, 2022
