There’s ample evidence that a majority of Americans are horrified by the twin killings — excuse me, murders — in Minneapolis. I heard about it at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church in New Orleans as I stood outside after Mass and talked to another deacon and our priest. I admitted that witnessing what has gone on ...
When the history of this era is written, I wonder what historians will say about Donald Trump’s presidency. Will they say he smashed the norms of governance? Will they say he harnessed our propensity to hold grudges? Will they say he was our country’s most successful populist politician? Time will tell. But I think ...
When I tuned in to an NFL game last night, the pre-game ritual that attends every big sports event was underway. Someone sang the Star Spangled Banner, a huge flag was unfurled, fans stood with hands over their hearts. I don’t remember if jet fighters flew over the stadium. To most, it’s a show of ...
