Dominic Preziosi

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Donald Trump’s American Carnage

It’s clear to everyone paying attention that Trump is a man untroubled by widespread death and suffering. Republicans should stop enabling him.

By Dominic Preziosi

June 30, 2020

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The Climate after COVID-19

This year, global carbon emissions could drop 8 percent, the largest reduction since 2008. But with Trump in office, don’t count on permanent improvement.

May 19, 2020

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Biden, Past & Future

Joe Biden’s probable nomination is unlikely to satisfy those who want a revolution. But as a string of primaries has shown, they’re not the majority of Democrats.

March 18, 2020

Article

American Gangsters

Donald Trump clearly has the capo’s appetite for retribution, and a knack for attracting eager henchmen. By refusing to call witnesses, Republicans are complicit.

January 31, 2020

Article

A Shooting Every Day

The Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Remington Arms, putting a 2005 gun rights law at risk. Let the law fall soon, and let it be just the start.

November 25, 2019

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The Housing Crisis for Teachers

Public goods need and deserve public protection and support. Doesn’t this mean, at a minimum, making sure that teachers earn enough to pay the rent?

October 29, 2019

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The gift of the Holy Spirit allows us to passionately fight for the peace of Christ, a peace far greater than the one offered by oppressive authorities.

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