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Often, things that are seen as a problem in society are not: the house where locals and refugees live and work together. 

Does Trump’s election represent a victory for reactionary religion or a prelude to faith-based opposition?

All monopolies—religious, social, political and economic—spring from the desire for power and domination.

Mobolaji Olambiwonnu hopes his new film on the killing of Michael Brown will bring healing, dignity, and investment to Black communities affected by police violence.

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From specialized clinics for African Americans to social media events that take the shame out of sharing, there's a growing movement to heal the psychological scars of racism.

Expanding the meaning of marriage beyond heterosexual relations captures the spirit of the times but misses the pulse of the future.

Economies have no essential nature. Once this is recognized, many more opportunities for change present themselves.

As fewer women enter convents, what will become of their rich tradition of social and environmental engagement?

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A new wave of activism is rooted in a different spiritual tradition to the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

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Far from being detached from reality, visionary alternatives to neo-liberalism are the product of deeper and deeper engagement.

Neoliberalism encourages us to treat every aspect of our lives as if it were on sale in a marketplace: is it an anti-spiritual project?

The 'they' prounoun carries emotional weight, affirms others, and challenges our assumptions about gender.

After VE Day, a look at how trauma can transcend generations, and the need for peacebuilding work to overcome the consequences of conflict.