My Beautiful ‘Practicing’ Christians: As Churchgoers’ Numbers Shrink, their Social Views Grow More Similar

My Beautiful ‘Practicing’ Christians: As Churchgoers’ Numbers Shrink, their Social Views Grow More Similar

By Michael Emerson, THE CONVERSATION  During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump spoke at a gathering of conservative Protestants, imploring them to vote for him “just this time.” In “four more years, it’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians,” he said. As a scholar of religion and public life for […]

Catholic Cardinals Play a key Role in Secular Politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the Importance of Pope Francis’ Choice to Head the Church in DC

Catholic Cardinals Play a key Role in Secular Politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the Importance of Pope Francis’ Choice to Head the Church in DC

By Joanne M. Pierce, THE CONVERSATION  Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. The move has led to concerns among some Catholics about how he might interact with the new administration, especially since Trump has announced plans to appoint Brian Burch, the […]

Who Is an American? A Historical and Ideological Analysis

Who Is an American? A Historical and Ideological Analysis

By Esther Claudette Gittens Introduction The question of “Who is an American?” has been central to the nation’s identity since its founding. From the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed that “all men are created equal,” to modern debates about immigration, race, and national identity, the definition of who belongs in America has been contested and […]

Trump’s Anti-immigrant Crusade Doesn’t Even Respect Citizens

Trump’s Anti-immigrant Crusade Doesn’t Even Respect Citizens

  By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: John Gomez / shutterstock.com  Will Donald Trump carry out his Machiavellian anti-immigrant promises? Last Sunday, on NBC’s Meet the Press, he reiterated that mass deportations are a fact, starting with “criminals,” and that he would abolish  U.S. citizenship by birth. But he also affirmed that he […]

How Liberals Lost Comedy − and Helped Trump Win

How Liberals Lost Comedy − and Helped Trump Win

By Nick Marx, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / shutterstock.com  Throughout the 2024 election cycle, reproductive rights were an electoral vulnerability for Donald Trump. Though popular with the Republican base, his appointment of antiabortion judges gave serious pause to many key voting blocs, including undecided young men. In pursuit of these voters, Trump’s strategy […]

What Trump’s Return Means for Caribbean-U.S. Relations

What Trump’s Return Means for Caribbean-U.S. Relations

By Ronald Sanders Like much of the world, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries—at both governmental and public levels—are contemplating what relations to expect from a new Donald Trump administration. Judging from the opinion pieces, editorials, and various web discussions emanating from the region, it is evident that the overwhelming hope was for Kamala Harris to […]

Beauty Entrepreneurs Take Stock of What Trump’s Victory Could Mean for Business

Beauty Entrepreneurs Take Stock of What Trump’s Victory Could Mean for Business

By BeautyIndependent   At 5:34 a.m. EST on Wednesday, the Associated Press called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump, capping a historic comeback for the former president and a crushing defeat for his electoral rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. Upon waking up to the news, many American beauty entrepreneurs reacted with strong emotions—jubilation, […]

Biden Should Use his Authority to Protect Vulnerable Immigrants Before he Leaves Office

Biden Should Use his Authority to Protect Vulnerable Immigrants Before he Leaves Office

By Adriel Orozco, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Paul Froggatt / Shutterstock.com  he American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. President-elect Donald Trump vowed to deport millions of immigrants in his successful bid for a second […]