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What Direction for Leo XIV and for the Catholic Church?

Joanne M. Pierce, Maureen K. Day The Conversation
Will Leo XIV follow in Francis' footsteps or strike out in a new direction? How will the new papacy affect how the U.S. Catholic Church will navigate the storms that have buffeted it for the past decades? Two experts provide insights.

Why Is Congress Silent on the Nightmare in Gaza?

Bernie Sanders Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders says: History will not forgive our complicity. The time is long overdue for us to end our support for Netanyahu’s destruction of the Palestinian people.

RFK Jr.’s Unethical and Deadly Vaccine Testing Plans

Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times
RFK Jr. plans to require more testing of vaccines before they approved, in the name of greater rigor. In fact, his proposals are highly unethical and pose a danger to your health. Here’s why

The Democrats’ Great Debates

Robert Kuttner The American Prospect
How to contain Trump and defend democracy? What to stand for affirmatively as an opposition party? The outcome of these two debates will determine the direction and future of the Democratic party.

History Is Our Battleground

Walter Baier Transform!Europe
This year marks a crucial moment in the struggle over historical memory. We commemorate the liberation of the concentration camps, the capitulation of the German Wehrmacht, and the end of Nazi barbarism. But what lessons have been learned?

Freedom Flotilla Heading to Gaza Attacked by Drones

Saurav Sarkar The Progressive
The ship, which was carrying human rights activists and humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, was anchored in international waters as it awaited permission to dock at Malta to pick up pro-Palestinian activists, was attacked at least twice by drones
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