A Progressive American Christian at the End of Advent
I take a brief editorial pause to reflect on my holiday faith at the end of a calendar year, a polarizing presidency, and a pandemic.
Civics
Electors give victory to Joe Biden
Now it's official. The Electoral College voted 306-232 Monday to give Joe Biden and Kamala Harris victory in the Nov. 3 presidential election.
A youth ‘climate corps’ could help ‘green’ America
Many young people care about the environment, based on their social media posts. Here's a chance to do something about it, too.
Student news roundup: Election 2020
A sample of student editorials from six states about the 2020 election. It's a most unusual election, and students are well aware of their place in it.
Tim Kaine talks to Fairfax Co. seniors
In Virginia, protesters intimidated citizens at an early voting center in Fairfax Co. Sen. Tim Kaine talks about voting to students.
Scientific American endorses a candidate
It's rare that a science journal would endorse a presidential candidate, but it has happened, due mainly to Pres. Trump's rejection of science.
No, the president can’t run for a 3rd term
The 22nd Amendment limits the number of times a president can be elected to two. But maybe Constitutions mean little to the current administration.
President calls on U.S. to ‘pass school choice’
As expected, very little was said about education in the State of the Union address, & even less about DACA and school safety.
Chicagoans march for life during shutdown
Both sides of the abortion debate showed up for the annual March for Life in Chicago. A student reflects on her participation.
Trump rally removes an unenthusiastic h.s. student
A high school student from Billings, Mont., was asked to step off the stage at a Trump rally in his hometown Friday night.