Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Political columnist Mark Shields dies; billionaire Peter Thiel is no contrarian; the cost of not having universal health insurance; free speech challenges.
The New Jersey senator checks so many different boxes that other candidates leave unchecked, it is hard to see why he has not catapulted to the top of the polls. Still, he might be a sleeper in the race.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Impeachment literature review; aristocratic removal; Sen. Warren embraces nerdhood; Bishop John Stowe goes wide with MAGA-hat opinion; labor movement moving forward
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Franklin Graham defends Trump; New Age guru considers presidency run; Paul Ryan's legacy; the world's worst boss.
Distinctly Catholic: New report points to the majority of Americans who resent the dominance of the extremes in U.S. public discussion, but have not figured out how to overcome the reality.
Scripture for Life: The woman had started something when she touched Jesus, but she had only just begun. She had used her initiative and obtained the result she sought without being aware of how small her expectations in the light of what Jesus had to offer.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Thumbs-down for Uber; Paul Ryan's $1.50 tweet; Polish ban raises alarm; why "Davos Man" is right to be nervous
