From the Editors
Speaking—and acting—against hate
The president has been slow to condemn acts of hatred against religious minorities. Moral leaders are stepping into the vacuum.
The spiritual practice of politics
Be an activist. But approach it with intention, care, and clear limits.
Requiem for civil religion
Yes, it’s a Christian heresy. There are worse things.
Can states lead the way on climate change?
California is on track to reduce carbon emissions—through innovation as well as regulation.
Whatever replaces Obamacare will face the same challenges
Sick people need coverage. Insurers need healthy customers, too. Everyone needs to be able to afford it.
A lament for Aleppo
Doing something is not always better than doing nothing.
The virtues we need in a post-truth world
Telling the truth requires more than right thinking. It requires being a particular sort of person.
What's at stake in the next four years
Avoid the media distractions. Focus on collective responses to Trump.
Holy work in a divided nation
Loving our enemies means arguing with each other about what matters most.
Speaking out about sexual assault
Survivors are in our pews—and pulpits.
A program the U.S. can be proud of
Refugee resettlement works. Here's why.
The story that swallows the news
Political journalism may need to do more, but it also needs to do less.
The price of a pipeline—and who pays it
The Dakota Access pipeline poses a threat to indigenous people. Their resistance poses tough questions for all of us.
Wisdom in the first person
Memoir can be self-indulgent. It can also be serious moral reflection.
"America First" puts global neighbors last
It's not new for politicians to talk a lot about American jobs. But their nationalistic fervor is troubling.
True witness, absurd violence
Pope Francis’s response to the killing of a French priest puzzled some. But it pointed to the true nature of Christian witness.
Conservatives for climate action
Trump and the RNC platform have little to say about climate action. Yet many steps we could take are inherently conservative.
Athletes without borders
In Rio, refugees will compete under an international flag. Maybe this will inspire new reflection on the purpose of a nation.
Unprohibited speech
Trump complains that tax-exempt rules require religious nonprofits to be silent on politics. He’s wrong.
Guns made for slaughter
An assault weapons ban wouldn't end violence or hate—but it would reduce the body count.