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Reframing the Immigration Debate Amid Election Season Xenophobia
Candidates debating immigration policy rarely consider how US policy encourages migration, let alone the benefits of immigration.
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Pope Francis Faces a Moral Challenge
Will the Pope remind the Catholic majority of the US Supreme Court justices that execution is against Church teaching?
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A CEO Goes to Jail for Killing People
Businesses will keep putting profits over people as long as they know that the worst that will happen is a fine.
The Pope Smokes Out Congress on Climate Change
When it comes to climate change, the pope will be a breath of fresh, unpolluted air.
Pope Francis’ Historic US Visit at a Critical Juncture for Climate Action
In his most significant apostolic journey, Pope Francis will be calling for action on climate change.
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“Through a Penal System, Darkly”: Photographer Documents Kingston Penitentiary
This article and photo essay on the penal system invites people to consider what happens behind closed doors.
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Our History and Our Dreams: Building Black and Native Solidarity
Black and Native activists must reconcile our differences, as we build forward at the intersections of our movements.
New Goals at the UN Reflect Failure of Imagination for International Development
By ignoring history, the Sustainable Development Goals' creators have shown their inability to envision an alternative economic paradigm.
Pope Francis and a Catholic’s Tale
If you believe in women's rights, gay rights, and the basic concept of justice, Pope Francis is not on your side.
Guaranteed Basic Income Is Not a Panacea
Many praise a basic income guarantee as a radical solution to poverty. But global inequalities must be taken into account.