No More “Thoughts and Prayers”
A moral nation that is truly pro-life would have taken action on guns decades ago. But it’s not too late.
#MeToo Is Higher Ed’s Challenge, Too
The criminal abuse of women athletes by a Michigan State doctor is just the beginning of #MeToo for colleges and universities. Presidents must act more affirmatively to protect students and set the right tone on campus.
Voices of Trinity: Shutdown Shakedown
Trinity students, faculty and staff will bear the hurtful, harmful consequences of a government shutdown. We need to insist that our political leaders stop the games and DO THE JOBS THEY WERE ELECTED TO DO!
MLK 50 Years Later: Where We Are as a Nation
We must re-ignite the march toward justice.
Saying the Unspeakable
Appalling. Contemptible. Repulsive. Despicable. Immoral. We must reject not only President Trump’s vulgar words but the deep racism the words represent.
Resolutions 2018
We must be resolute in standing for justice for our students, seeking solutions and pursuing creative excellence.
The Vocabulary of a Free Society
Words matter. Perhaps we need a customized box of vocabulary cards for our leaders.
Voices of Trinity: Patrice Sykes on DC Gentrification
Senior Patrice Sykes writes about DC gentrification in taking the top honors in the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments essay contest for students at Consortium institutions. Read her prize winning essay here!
Guys! Guys! Listen Up!
Men must confront each other on sexual misconduct. And women in positions of power need to support their sisters who are more vulnerable. We all need to be aggressive in putting an end to this tawdry mess of sexual harassment, our nation has serious issues that need our attention!
Racism and Catholic Imperatives
Cardinal Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington has issued a remarkable pastoral letter calling on all Catholics and Catholic institutions to renew our determination to confront racism and promote human dignity.