The Wall of Separation May Hold
It’s no secret that the American Humanist Association is concerned about recent attempts to further erode the wall of separation between church and state. The Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Bladensburg cross to stand... Read More
Poke Gets Political
Like so many other culturally specific dishes, from pho to ramen to sushi, poke has made its way from the kitchens and restaurants of Pacific Islanders to mainland US cities like Los Angeles, New York,... Read More
Christian Nationalism in Your Statehouse: Project Blitz Update
Last year we reported on Project Blitz, a project of the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation (CPCF) with the stated aim “To protect the free exercise of traditional Judeo-Christian religious values and beliefs in the public... Read More
Diverse Groups Come Together for Good
At a time when intense tribalism grips our country, two diverse groups in Concord, North Carolina, have found a way to come together for a good cause. Pastor Nathan King, representing Trinity United Church of... Read More
The Fundamentals: Immigrants Power the Superpower
What is the role of migrants and refugees in the American economy? A Brookings Institution panel held four days before the midterms aimed to answer that question against a backdrop of election-tinged rhetoric around President... Read More
Trump’s War on the Press: Two Veteran Journalists Speak Up
On October 17, I attended a discussion at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, between legendary CBS journalists and lifelong friends Dan Rather and Marvin Kalb. They were there to discuss Kalb’s latest book, Enemy... Read More
The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released its annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health this past Friday, September 14, reporting that 2.1 million people over the age of twelve have an... Read More
