Finished reading: Social Catholicism for the Twenty-First Century? Volume 1 by William F. Murphy 📚
This is a vitally important & timely read for anyone interested in the relationship between the Catholic church & these political times.
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Finished reading: On Tyranny (Graphic Edition) by Timothy Snyder 📚
Snyder’s On Tyranny is required reading for everyone. Krug’s graphic treatment of this text is superb. Work both sides of your brain while reflecting on your response to America’s political situation.
After a long grueling campaign season, I’m taking this as a good sign.
Trump declares himself ‘father of IVF’
This man is dangerous. He cannot be trusted to tell the truth or treat people with the dignity they deserve.
The people of the United States would be foolish to give him any sort of power.
#2024Election
JD Vance says school shootings are a ‘fact of life,’ calls for better security
No, JD. You’re wrong. School shootings are not a fact of life.
They are the result of policies that prioritize “liberty” over life and an inane interpretation of the 2nd amendment over the common good.
Counterpoint: The U.S. cannot be shocked.
- Gun violence has been a part of the U.S. landscape for decades.1
- The former president, who thankfully escaped significant injury, has been normalizing violent rhetoric for years.2
- From America’s finest news source: ‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens [return]
- See this explainer from Vox: Donald Trump is the accelerant: A comprehensive timeline of Trump encouraging hate groups and political violence [return]