Politics + media
When Jim Hummel decided to depart last week because of the approach being pursued by new management, it seemed to encapsulate the take-this-paycheck-and-shove-it fantasy of many people.
By IAN DONNIS | August 06, 2008

Communion shouldn’t be based on politics

Religion
Catholic priests call themselves “vicars of Christ,” so those giving communion need only recall Christ’s forgiveness of a thief on an adjacent Calvary cross, and ask, “What would Jesus do?”
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | June 18, 2008

Evil urges

Politics and other mistakes.
Let’s talk about extremists.
By AL DIAMON | June 18, 2008

Senate shuffle

Massachusetts hasn’t had a Senate-seat vacancy in nearly 25 years. Now we may have two. Let the speculation begin.
Don’t count Ted Kennedy out just yet, but the prognosis immediately set minds thinking about the inevitable departure of Kennedy from the US Senate, where he has served since 1962.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | May 28, 2008

Going both ways

Here’s a strategy sheet for McCain on how to defeat Obama.
Right now John McCain is doing better than he and the Republicans deserve.
By STEVEN STARK | May 28, 2008

California matters

Massachusetts may have had gay marriage first, but California changes everything. Are Obama and Clinton listening?
For four years, and 10,000 same-sex nuptials, Massachusetts has had a monopoly on gay marriage in the United States.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | May 21, 2008

Courting disaster

Why McCain’s right-wing judicial pledge would further compromise America’s future
With the price of food and gasoline running at punishing levels, it is no surprise that the economy has replaced the disastrous war in Iraq as the issue with which voters are most concerned.
By EDITORIAL | May 07, 2008

Saving bonds

Unconventional wisdom at the Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Moral and ethical quibbles aside, society’s objection to queers amounts to a question of power.
By PETER KEOUGH | May 06, 2008

The Life before Her Eyes

Exploiting high school shootings
Shame on all involved.
By PETER KEOUGH | April 23, 2008

The problem with the Pope’s new list of deadly sins

Morality
The pope recently declared obscene riches, pedophilia, and causing social injustice as three of the newest deadly sins.
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | April 02, 2008

Ridge to the future

The guessing game about his running mate has begun, but if Obama’s the opponent, one man can secure the white house for McCain
With the Republican nomination officially settled, the speculation about John McCain’s choice of a running mate has already begun.
By STEVEN STARK | March 12, 2008

Morality stories

Mary Bean embraces the ambiguity of real life
“Mary Bean” isn’t who she says she is — the trial that follows the factory girl’s death certainly illuminates that much.
By DEIRDRE FULTON | February 27, 2008

Supposed clerical reformer proves to be a control freak

Religion
The ProJo ’s front page on February 15 delivered a one-two punch to Rhode Island Roman Catholics.
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | February 20, 2008

Pro-lifers: not as consistent as they’d have you believe

Public + Private
The so-called “pro-life” movement must explain its glaring hypocrisy.
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | February 06, 2008

Right to choose

Interview: Cristian Mungiu takes his time with 4 Months
“For all of us to have our own opinion, this is what I want. It’s not like telling people what to do.”
By PETER KEOUGH | January 30, 2008

The kids in the hall

Teen pregnancies are up. Can on-campus student-parent services be far behind?
Someone is going to get pregnant.
By KARA BASKIN | January 22, 2008

Bishop’s puzzlement on pro-choice Catholics is misplaced

Clergy matters
Dogma doesn’t pay the rent, feed a hungry child, or pay for medicine; nor do arrogance, hypocrisy, or feigned bewilderment.
By MARY ANN SORRENTINO | January 02, 2008

King said George Romney didn't march

But, as usual, the truth wasn't good enough for Mitt
Romney was not satisfied with what George Romney actually did. He inflated it, placing his father into the iconic position of marching alongside the civil rights leader.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | December 21, 2007

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