The Trump administration hasn’t attacked religious schools and seminaries—yet

Liberation theologian Ignacio Ellacuría didn’t leave us a blueprint for resistance, but he speaks to times like ours.

In This Issue

Playing the holy fool

Laurel Mathewson introduces new readers to Teresa of Ávila—and to the famed saint’s trustworthy spirituality.

Making old things new

Great artists know that the past provides essential ingredients for the future. Jacob Collier exemplifies this. So does Jesus.

Police reform in Minneapolis and beyond

Sociologist Michelle Phelps analyzes the racial and political factors in reform efforts both before and after George Floyd’s murder.

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The Trump administration hasn’t attacked religious schools and seminaries—yet

Liberation theologian Ignacio Ellacuría didn’t leave us a blueprint for resistance, but he speaks to times like ours.

Police reform in Minneapolis and beyond

Sociologist Michelle Phelps analyzes the racial and political factors in reform efforts both before and after George Floyd’s murder.

Pauli Murray’s song of hope

Her contributions to this nation can hardly be overstated. The federal government’s attempt to erase them has theological implications.

The US media is biased against Palestinians

Compassion compels us to remember people journalists choose to forget.