Trump administration
Trump’s artificial images
The AI-generated meme is this administration’s house style—moral degradation made visible.
An accomplished soldier, fired for no reason
Sergeant First Class Kate Cole isn’t an activist. She isn’t a radical. She’s a trans woman, a rock climber, and my friend—and after 17 years of military service, Trump kicked her out.
Why does J. D. Vance want more American babies?
Pronatalists fixate on tomorrow’s imaginary children. Baptism demands that we care for those already born.
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.
Political demons
For theologian and civil rights activist William Stringfellow, understanding American politics means taking demons seriously.
Title 42’s disastrous—and illegal—legacy at the southern border
The Biden administration has reversed Trump’s rhetoric around migrants but not all of his policies.
The federal death penalty and the Trump administration’s last-minute killing spree
The first federal execution in 17 years took place last summer. Twelve more followed.
Trump uses Democratic cities as stage for “law and order” theatrics
Observers noted that federal officers in Portland caused more trouble than they solved. That may have been the point.
There’s no good reason to bring back the federal death penalty
The Trump administration and public opinion are moving in opposite directions.
Migrants are suffering. Will increased funding help?
A new funding law gives the Trump administration trust it hasn’t earned.
The caravan is an exodus
The migrants have bigger concerns than U.S. policy. They know the terrors they are fleeing.
Before impeachment comes congressional oversight
So far this Congress has hardly bothered to exercise it.
Civility is fraught. Jokes are better.
A well-placed wisecrack can pull the mighty down from their thrones.
The Supreme Court finally rejected the Japanese internment—in the course of upholding Trump's Muslim travel ban
The decision says that Korematsu v. United States was wrong. Does it matter?
No tolerance for zero tolerance
The Trump administration's treatment of vulnerable migrants—particularly children—is neither fair nor humane.
How Christian Trump voters chose fear over compassion
Fear is a terrific uniter, but it's a strange way to carve out a Christian life.