Who speaks truth to power in a democracy?
Posts in Faith & Politics
Is ‘the Economy’ Stupid?
History continues to kick economists in the shins. Will they continue to persevere?
Building a Culture of Life
In his TJP debut, Mike Tedone, SJ shares some tips on how we can each take action to build a culture that respects life in all its forms.
Cracking Power: Art’s Role in Rebuilding America
Could art help us process our political losses? Lucas Sharma SJ explores how artist Trung Pham grapples with stability, ruptures, and change.
To Watch or Not to Watch
What will you be doing at noon on Friday, January 20th?
Dreams, Hope, and American Racism
Today, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And though we had our first black president, we still haven’t reached racial justice.
What Dylann Roof Deserves
Should we kill Dylann Roof? Would that help the struggle for racial justice? Ken Homan is less than sure.
Should we care what Meryl Streep has to say?
As Meryl Streep’s Golden Globe speech goes viral, should we care what an entertainer has to say about politics? Dan Dixon says yes, but for reasons you might not think.
National Migration Week
“Who is my neighbor?” It’s a question we can’t stop asking.
Homeless But Hopeful: The Wounded Church, Part II
Should we feel at home in American politics?