U.S. Congress
Trump’s language of evil
By Phyllis Zagano — February 16, 2024
(RNS) — A manner of speaking is infesting our politics that is insulting to both the subject and the listener.
After winning on abortion, it’s time for Catholic bishops to switch parties
By Thomas Reese — May 4, 2022
(RNS) — Except for ending abortion, the Republican Party has little to offer the bishops. The bishops got what they wanted out of this alliance; it is time to move on.
Infrastructure bill includes energy efficiency grants for houses of worship
By Yonat Shimron — August 11, 2021
(RNS) — Deferred maintenance at aging sanctuaries has become an ever-increasing burden. A $50 million pilot program would award grants of up to $200,000 for energy efficiency.
Why is it so hard for atheists to get voted in to Congress?
By Phil Zuckerman — October 6, 2020
(The Conversation) — Americans are more willing to elect a president who has never held office or who had extramarital affairs than for an atheist.
Billy Graham statue to replace that of white supremacist in US Capitol
By Yonat Shimron — August 3, 2020
(RNS) — The 10-foot, 10-inch-tall statue of the renowned evangelist will replace a statue of Charles Aycock that both the state of North Carolina and the US House want removed.
MuslimGirl founder Amani Al-Khatahtbeh announces congressional run in New Jersey
By Aysha Khan — April 7, 2020
(RNS) — On Saturday, Al-Khatahtbeh announced her mission ‘to make democracy happen’ by unseating 16-term Democratic incumbent Rep. Frank Pallone in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District.
Israel’s ‘PR Masada’ over Omar and Tlaib violates Zionism
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 17, 2019
(RNS) — We did not create Israel so that she could resemble a ghetto — physically, mentally and politically.
Today I plan to get arrested
By Thomas Reese — February 26, 2018
(RNS) — 'My arrest will be an expression of solidarity with Dreamers who face arrest and deportation if Congress or the president does not do something to protect their legal status,' writes the Rev. Thomas Reese. (Commentary)
Catholic leaders to House abortion foes: Immigration reform is also ‘pro-life’
By David Gibson — January 21, 2015
(RNS) The statement cites Pope Francis’ views that immigration woes and economic inequality are threats to life along with abortion, and it appears to be another example of the so-called Francis effect that is recasting the nation’s culture war by shifting the debates onto a broader terrain.
COMMENTARY: An executive order with moral authority
By Simone Campbell — February 12, 2014
(RNS) By using the power of his pen to lift the minimum wage for federally contracted workers, President Obama is affirming the dignity and worth of all working people.
Marianne Williamson’s prayerful bid for political office
By Matt Hamilton — February 7, 2014
(RNS) Marianne Williamson, 61, beloved by fans (including Oprah) for her warm writings on transforming the heart and soul, is seeking to convince voters to send her to gridlocked Washington, D.C., in her quest for California’s 33rd District seat.
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