If a bishop or school system decides to bust the union, teachers have few tools at their disposal to resist.

The bishops said they were deeply concerned that a South African withdrawal will “influence and encourage other African countries to leave the court en masse.”

"About four in 10 delayed at least one thing like eating, paying bills or medical care or they required financial help—perhaps housing—from friends, family or other sources."

When many saw Catholics as untrustworthy citizens, Hamilton argued for their full inclusion as American citizens.

We are inclined to label “wolves,” who are so often the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized.

In a country known for maple-syrupy trivialities and over-politeness, the idea that the U.S.-based campaign against police brutality could secure or even need a national foothold may come as a surprise.