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American Discontent and Catholic Economics

by David Cloutier | Aug 29, 2016 | Current Events | 1

Americans have long been pretty discontented about the direction of the country. In my lifetime,...

Working Groups Begin Dialogue in Preparation for Diocesan Synod on the Family in San Diego

by Emily Reimer-Barry | Aug 21, 2016 | Current Events | 0

On May 9, 2016, Bishop Robert McElroy announced plans for a diocesan synod on marriage and family...

The Catholic Moral Tradition and Pence’s Needle Exchange Program

by Beth Haile | Aug 8, 2016 | Current Events | 3

The New York Times has recently drawn attention to Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s decision to initiate a needle-exchange program in the state last year in response to a growing HIV outbreak. Pence, the Republican...

Tragedy of the Commons in the Deep Seas

by Beth Haile | Aug 3, 2016 | Current Events | 1

Many non-meat eaters, myself included, think of fish as a more ethical choice over factory-farmed meat. There are reasons to reconsider this. An editorial from The Economist (“Net Positive” July 16-22) draws attention to the...

Convention Season Draws Media Attention to Alternative, Young Pro-Life Voices

by Charles Camosy | Jul 29, 2016 | Current Events | 2

In an election cycle with no good choices for pro-lifers, it can be tempting to despair. But just...

Don’t boo. Vote. (And don’t boo the voters)

by Beth Haile | Jul 28, 2016 | Current Events | 3

During his speech at the Democratic Convention, President Obama mentioned Donald Trump by name and was met with a chorus of jeers. The President’s response: “Don’t boo. Vote.” This is a profound challenge to Catholics this...