Isabella Simon

Article

Devastation in Libya

Repairing the destruction in Derna, Libya, requires significant humanitarian aid. The United States has an obligation to provide it.

By Isabella Simon

October 1, 2023

Africa

Foreign Affairs

Climate Change

Article

Climate Victory in Montana

The victory for young Montana plaintiffs is tied to the losses they have already suffered due to climate change.

By Isabella Simon

August 26, 2023

Climate Change

Politics

Article

‘The Craic Was Mighty’

When I moved to New York City, I was searching for community and connection. I found it in traditional Irish music.

By Isabella Simon

August 19, 2023

Music

The Last Word

Article

The End of Title 42

Title 42 is lifted. But its replacement still severely limits migrants' ability to seek asylum.

June 1, 2023

Article

Running Dry

States relying on the shrinking Colorado River need to cut their consumption, and they need to do it soon.

By Isabella Simon

May 13, 2023

Environment

Domestic Affairs

Article

Where Will America’s Climate Migrants Go?

Journalist Jake Bittle on how the changing climate is transforming housing and migration within the United States

March 27, 2023

Must Reads

Politics

Abolishing Poverty in America

Poverty is not inevitable. Matthew Desmond explains the steps we need to take to eradicate it.

By Dominic Preziosi

October 9, 2023

Religion

Synodality & Catholic Amnesia

Catholic synodality has a long, rich history. Understanding that history will help the Church flourish.

By Shaun Blanchard

October 9, 2023

Culture

The Double Life of George Eliot

Marriage, for George Eliot, was a school in virtue.

By Mollie Wilson O’Reilly

October 19, 2023

Books

The Bible as Poetry

If you can’t read poetry, a great part of the Bible is going to remain closed to you.

By Christian Wiman

October 5, 2023

Collections

Better Off Without Us?

A Commonweal symposium on the rise of transhumanism and antihumanism.

By The Editors

October 31, 2023