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J.D. Long García is a senior editor at America.
FaithScripture Reflections
J.D. Long García
A Reflection for Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long García
Pro-life advocates gathered April 25 at the Arizona State Capitol to show their support for a 1864 law only allowed abortion in cases where the mother’s life was in danger. The state government repealed the law in May.
FaithDispatches
J.D. Long García
Efforts to restrict abortion have met with mixed results. So what should be the focus of the pro-life movement going forward?
U.S. teens spend an average of 4.8 hours a day on social media, according to a Gallup poll. Photo shows teenagers seated in a row, all looking at their phones. (iStock/monkeybusinessimages)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
J.D. Long García
The U.S. surgeon general suggests a warning label on social media apps. But God entrusted us with the care of our children, and we’re the ones who should be held accountable for any harms.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
J.D. Long García
Donald J. Trump became the first president in history to be convicted of a felony last week. And he may become the first convicted felon to become president of the United States in November.
FaithScripture Reflections
J.D. Long García
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr, by J.D. Long García
Politics & SocietyDispatches
J.D. Long García
Will cutting humanitarian assistance help stem the flow of migrants and asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border? ‘America’ asked immigration experts to weigh in.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
J.D. Long García
Directly ending human life—at any stage—tears the metaphysical tapestry of existence.
FaithFaith in Focus
J.D. Long García
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, an Italian mountain climber, pipe smoker and friend to many, died of polio in 1925 at age 24. 100 years later, he still inspires us and, I believe, still serves alongside us.
FaithScripture Reflections
J.D. Long García
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, by J.D. Long García
FaithDispatches
J.D. Long GarcíaMichael O’Brien
Jesuit Refugee Service/USA has named Kelly Ryan, an accomplished diplomat, attorney and policymaker, as its new president. She will begin serving on May 1.