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May Day: Lessons from Haymarket Square
Late in the evening of May 4, 1886, on the near west side of downtown Chicago, Illinois, hundreds of working laborers from across the city gathered for a rally at a well-known produce market, Haymarket Square. Continue reading
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The Promise for Future Generations
Despair and cruelty are on the rise. Hope and goodness is how we’ll persevere. Continue reading
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How Caring for Global Neighbors Transforms Society
We live in a time marked by a dramatic shift toward national isolationism and exceptionalism. By cutting healthcare and social development programs, antagonizing friendly and cooperative foreign neighbors, enforcing inhumane immigration policies targeting individuals from less wealthy and influential countries… Continue reading
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Populism vs. Governance: What Trump’s Leadership Reveals
Political elections in the United States have increasingly been portrayed as an existential battle for liberty and freedom. The war-like language is successful in stoking fear, anxiety, and votes. The Trump campaign and MAGA movement have capitalized on this theme… Continue reading
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Take a Moment to Breathe
With all that is happening in the world, there’s still time for yourself. Today, find a moment of solitude in a place that asks nothing of you and you nothing of it. Allow yourself to breathe, rest, observe, feel, and… Continue reading
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Human Rights Are Under Threat: A Global Crisis
Targeting civilians and activists who stand for peace and justice is seemingly in vogue today. Viral doxing and smear campaigns, unjust arrest and detention, and indiscriminate mass murder with weapons of war are the tools of the powerful with little… Continue reading
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A Homily of Hope: Reality Meets Possibility
Hope without action is nothing more than restless fantasies. Hope in action and faith propels us to a better tomorrow—together. Continue reading
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The Cost of Denied Rights: What We Must Protect
Wrongful imprisonment, the denial of a fair public trial, human trafficking, and slavery are examples of crimes against humanity. Whether citizens, foreigners, residents, or visitors, all have equal rights as free people. Continue reading
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Remembering Pope Francis: A Prophet of Hope and Change
The world has lost one of its highest profile and most significant voices for humanity of our time, Pope Francis. Influential among Catholics and non-Catholics, Francis was known as an unwavering vocal advocate of the poor, marginalized, and oppressed around… Continue reading
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Addressing Gun Violence with Holistic Solutions
Yesterday, students at Florida State University in Tallahassee were victims of an active shooter on their campus who was one of their own. The gunman killed two and injured six others after entering the student union building on campus around… Continue reading
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