The second Trump administration’s anti-constitutional project was on full display in Minneapolis, specifically its disregard for civil liberties, demonization of immigrants based on falsehoods, and … [Read more...] about Minneapolis Showed the Efficacy of Civil Resistance. American Jews Have Done This Before
Faith
How Catholics have defended free elections—and why they must do so again
In his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” Pope Leo XIV warns against a “culture of power” where efficiency and domination replace human dignity and the common good. Although the document is … [Read more...] about How Catholics have defended free elections—and why they must do so again
The Superpowers of Faith Communities in the Pro-Democracy Movement
Argentine Catholic Clergy Oppose Javier Milei
Time Period: 2023-presentLocation: ArgentinaMain Actors: Catholic clergy, especially Curas Por la Opción Por Los Pobres (Priests for the Option for the Poor)Tactics - Letters of opposition or support … [Read more...] about Argentine Catholic Clergy Oppose Javier Milei
Faith as a Civic Counterweight in the Southeast: A Philanthropic Case for Investing in Faith‑Based Civic Formation
On a Sunday morning in Mississippi, a pastor rises to speak. The sermon may begin with scripture, but it rarely ends there. It stretches into the realm of public life — into questions of authority, … [Read more...] about Faith as a Civic Counterweight in the Southeast: A Philanthropic Case for Investing in Faith‑Based Civic Formation
U.S. Catholics are facing an authoritarian threat. The church has been here before.
The Catholic Church in the United States today is facing a crucial test. How will the church lead under what the New York Times columnist Ross Douthat calls an “imperial presidency,” marked by daily … [Read more...] about U.S. Catholics are facing an authoritarian threat. The church has been here before.
