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John W. Miller is a Pittsburgh-based former Wall Street Journal staff reporter and co-director of the PBS film “Moundsville.”
Politics & SocietyShort Take
If Marine Le Pen pulls off an upset in France next weekend, it may be because young voters do not share their parents’ fears about the far right.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
It’s time for baseball season, and that means games that are too long, teams that aren’t competitive and the exploitation of minor league players. Blame the major leagues and their monopoly status.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Our natural impulse is to do whatever it takes to keep gasoline and other prices low. But should it be cheap to further endanger our planet?
Politics & SocietyShort Take
When war erupts, the weapons industry benefits from the fears that motivate politicians to budget more money for the military—and investors to sink more capital into armaments.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Virtual reality is taking off, and it is more than a game: The metaverse promises relief from human pain and longing. But can it become just another addiction?
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Last year, a record 47 million Americans quit their jobs, and it was not because of laziness. Here are five major reasons for what is being called The Great Resignation.
Politics & SocietyThe Moral Economy
I spent the past year writing about the economy through the lens of Catholic social teaching. Here’s what I learned.
Politics & SocietyThe Moral Economy
The carnivorous cravings of a world of almost eight billion people have radically changed the definition of life on this planet.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Zillow got burned by paying too much for houses. U.S. families are getting burned by skyrocketing housing costs. Artificial intelligence may be making things worse for both.
Politics & SocietyThe Moral Economy
In surprisingly close accordance with Catholic social teaching, most urban planners say that people should live in close, interactive communities.