Matthew Bulger
Posts by Matthew Bulger (page 19)
Pope Francis: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Pope Francis is a public relations genius. From eschewing the gilded ornamentation utilized by his predecessor, to living outside the papal apartments, to talking... Read More
On the Hill: It’s a Happy New Year for the Religious Right in Congress
2015 is underway, which means that a new, Republican-dominated Congress has just been sworn in. The House of Representatives, already firmly in the hands... Read More
Confessions of an Uber Rider
One of the benefits of living in a city like Washington, DC, is that the options abound for getting around town; the Metro, buses,... Read More
On the Hill: Senate Establishes Human Rights Caucus
Today is Human Rights Day, which according to the United Nations was created by the UN General Assembly in 1950 “to bring to the... Read More
On the Hill: Did Religious Voters Make a Big Difference in the Midterm Elections?
This year’s midterm elections were a tough one for progressive voters, as religious conservatives won seats in both the House and Senate. While the... Read More
Film Review: Interstellar May Be the Best Movie of the Year
Interstellar, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Michael Caine, and directed by Christopher Nolan (Memento, Inception, and the Dark Knight trilogy) may... Read More
On the Hill: Humanists Bid Farewell to Rep. Rush Holt
America goes to the polls today, and Congress is likely on the brink of a power shift as Republicans are predicted to pick up... Read More