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Protesters calling for the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry run after police fired tear gas to disperse them in the Delmas area of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Kevin Clarke
“Haitian people are living in what may be easily compared to hell,” Jean Denis Saint Félix, S.J., says. “No electricity, no running water, no transportation because there is no fuel. Unhealthy conditions everywhere.”
A woman prays as she faces a U.S. flag on a perimeter fence
Politics & SocietyFaith and Reason
Bill McCormick, S.J.
Christ brought about a separation, rather than integration, of the spiritual and political.
Arts & CultureIdeas
Christopher Sandford
The absolute refusal to accept handed-down truths—whether in politics, science, religion or art—was a constant in Kurt Vonnegut’s life and work.
an american flag stands to the left next to a crucifix with light coming from behind it, a bronze statue of Jesus is to the right
Politics & SocietyOf Many Things
Matt Malone, S.J.
While it is immensely helpful, even necessary, one does not need to have a specifically Christian hope in order to find any hope in politics. We need only look to our national history.
joe biden stands while giving his speech on maga republicans, the background behind him is red with an american flag
Politics & SocietyYour Take
Our readers
While welcoming Mr. Biden’s message, Matt Malone, S.J., argued that it did little to sway Americans who voted for Donald Trump in 2020. Here are readers' responses.
A water main break in January 2015 snarls streets in Lower Manhattan. iStock photo.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
America Staff
U.S. municipal water and wastewater systems are buckling after decades of neglect.