Paul Baumann

Paul Baumann is Commonweal’s senior writer.

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Politics

The Fallen Idol

Neoliberalism has failed. Catholic social teaching can help us replace it with something better.
By Anthony Annett
January 3, 2022
Religion

Where the Action Is

Questions of ministry in the Catholic Church—and who ministers—suggest way to bring Vatican II principles into practice.
By Rita Ferrone
January 5, 2022
Culture

The Empowerment Trap

The documentary LuLaRich shows how the LuLaRoe multilevel-marketing scheme preyed on women’s desire to balance careers with families.
By Emma McDonald
January 6, 2022
Books

Clearing 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. McClay
December 21, 2021
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