Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Down the GOP rabbit hole on claims of fraudulent elections; surprise change at America magazine; profile of Rep. Ritchie Torres; redistricting in Texas.
A staggering 16.8 million Americans have been thrown onto the unemployment rolls in just three weeks, underscoring the terrifying speed with which the coronavirus outbreak has brought world economies to their knees.
The number of new virus infections rose worldwide along with fears of a weakening global economy, even as cases in China dropped to their lowest level in six weeks on Mar. 2 and hundreds of patients at the outbreak's epicenter were released from hospitals.
Commentary: "It shows the triumph of good over evil": NCR speaks with Catholics in Berlin, who reminisced about the fall of the Berlin Wall 30 years ago.
Distinctly Catholic: Trump's trip to the Brussels NATO summit illustrated both his political genius and his magnificent vacuity. But he has no way of assessing the cost of his tantrums.
Distinctly Catholic: If in previous years the Democratic establishment's desire for the milquetoast middle was unsuccessful, in the years ahead it is the height of foolishness.
Two bishops in Germany have now spoken out in favor of considering some form of benediction for same-sex couples as a way to adjust to the changing times.
If the U.S. is missed in the international community, the loss may be felt in the leadership role it assumed, in spite of its flaws, fighting for human rights and the freedom of information.
