The nature of our two main political parties has changed in the United States.

The nature of our two main political parties has changed in the United States.

The war on terrorism has made national security a legitimate concern, and a rising deficit, changes brought on by globalization and even the price of oil have thrown the nation's economic health into question.

It's hard to determine where lies culpability.

We're not at a point in time to be taking chances with children and young people in the church. The Holy Father himself said... there is no room in the priesthood or religious life for someone who has abused a child. I think he's right.

We should embrace our immigrant roots and recognize that newcomers to our land are not part of the problem, they are part of the solution.

The church also does not condone a broken immigration system in the U.S., one that too easily can lead to the exploitation, abuse and even death of immigrants.