State of the Union
How Catholic is our president? The view from the SOTU.
By Charles C. Camosy — March 11, 2024
(RNS) — President Joe Biden had the opportunity to show the complexity of Catholic thought.
Freethought Caucus’ Huffman invites Christian nationalism critic to State of the Union
By Jack Jenkins — March 5, 2024
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The invite is the latest move by the Congressional Freethought Caucus to elevate criticism of Christian nationalism.
In State of the Union, Biden needs to return to the battle for the soul of America
By Chuck Currie — March 1, 2022
(RNS) — Even in these extraordinary times, President Biden needs to keep his promise.
Breaking down Trump’s religion-heavy State of the Union
By Jack Jenkins — February 5, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The president made several appeals to faith throughout his annual speech to the nation and the U.S. Congress, some of which appear to be targeted at certain demographics.
Trump’s State of the Union garners mixed reactions among faith groups
By Jack Jenkins — February 6, 2019
(RNS) — “We can make our communities safer ... our faith deeper and our middle class bigger and more prosperous than ever before,” President Trump said.
A chance for Hope, star of the State of the Union
By Emilie Kao — January 31, 2018
(RNS) — Private, faith-based initiatives are critical to America’s ability to provide long-term solutions for the needs of all the children impacted by the drug crisis.
Religious leaders hail, hammer President Trump’s first State of the Union speech
By Adelle M. Banks — January 31, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — In his almost 80-minute speech, the president declared that 'Americans are dreamers too' and reminded, 'The motto is, "In God we trust.'''
Religious voices respond to State of the Union
By Adelle M. Banks — January 12, 2016
(RNS) They voiced support and criticism on issues ranging from religious inclusion to same-sex marriage to Iran.
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.
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