Pope Francis, Apostle of Social Justice
Pope Francis was a force for change in the Catholic Church and throughout the world.
Higher Ed Must Defend Freedom of Speech!
If higher education cannot find the courage to defend freedom of speech, what are we even doing here?
Denying Black History is Morally Reprehensible
Colleges and universities can’t teach our future leaders how to make the idea of the peaceful, productive polity work in the most diverse society the world has ever known by ignoring the truth of our history, by submitting to the inappropriate pressures of political operatives, by adopting a stance of institutional neutrality that betrays our entire purpose in higher education.
Apocalypse on Sunset Boulevard
Our hearts go out to all in Los Angeles suffering through the destructive wildfires. And how will the rest of us take action to insist on more effective responses to climate change?
Jimmy Carter, Exemplar of Presidential Decorum
President Carter’s inherent dignity should be the standard for all presidents. Let’s insist on “decorum” in the highest office in the nation!
Giving Thanks in a Time of Concern
Let’s be grateful for what we have in each other, in our students and colleagues, for the privilege of the work we are able to do each day in fulfilling the mission of this great learning enterprise we call Trinity.
Dr. Nicole Betschman, Public Health Leader, on RFK Jr. Nomination to HHS
Dr. Nicole Betschman, President of the D.C. Public Health Association and Public Health Program Leader at Trinity, points out that Washington D.C. has one of the highest rates of racial health disparities in the country, and that crisis is likely to get worse if common sense health protections like vaccines and fluoride and other health initiatives are eliminated by the new administration.
Democracy Dies in Deceit
Jeff Bezos purchased a newspaper, but he could not purchase Freedom of the Press. His obligation as the owner of the Washington Post is to protect and uphold that fundamental right, not repress it.
Democracy on the Ballot
What are the issues at stake for our Democracy in this election? Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, the Right to Due Process and Equal Protection, and many other rights and freedoms are at stake. Vote for the candidate of your choice, of course, but be informed about the stakes in this election!
Higher Education Is Central for Democracy to Thrive
Higher education is the great counterweight to government in a free society. We must do more to protect and sustain our Democracy.