My Beautiful ‘Practicing’ Christians: As Churchgoers’ Numbers Shrink, their Social Views Grow More Similar

My Beautiful ‘Practicing’ Christians: As Churchgoers’ Numbers Shrink, their Social Views Grow More Similar

By Michael Emerson, THE CONVERSATION  During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump spoke at a gathering of conservative Protestants, imploring them to vote for him “just this time.” In “four more years, it’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians,” he said. As a scholar of religion and public life for […]

Catholic Cardinals Play a key Role in Secular Politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the Importance of Pope Francis’ Choice to Head the Church in DC

Catholic Cardinals Play a key Role in Secular Politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the Importance of Pope Francis’ Choice to Head the Church in DC

By Joanne M. Pierce, THECONNVERSATION Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. The move has led to concerns among some Catholics about how he might interact with the new administration, especially since Trump has announced plans to appoint Brian Burch, the head […]

Who Is an American? A Historical and Ideological Analysis

Who Is an American?  A Historical and Ideological Analysis

By Esther Claudette Gittens Introduction The question of “Who is an American?” has been central to the nation’s identity since its founding. From the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed that “all men are created equal,” to modern debates about immigration, race, and national identity, the definition of who belongs in America has been contested and […]

Unintended Consequences Abstaining at the Most Existential Moment

Unintended Consequences Abstaining at the Most Existential Moment

By Ron Cheong | Photo by A.I.  Donald Trump did not win the Election, well intentioned Democrats precipitated their Party’s loss by lower turnout as shown in the table of latest available numbers below:  Pro-Palestinian Protest Vote Trump held onto his base with inroads into Latinos and other minorities (mainly Black males) and roughly kept […]

The Latino Vote for Trump

The Latino Vote for Trump

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: YES Market Media / shutterstock.com  The support of Latino voters for Donald Trump in the 2020 and 2024 elections has drawn significant attention, challenging traditional assumptions about the Latino electorate’s political behavior. This analysis examines the breakdown of Latinos who voted for Trump, focusing on key factors such […]

Likely Impact of Trump 2.0 on Latin America and the Caribbean Migrants, Tariffs, China & Oil

Likely Impact of Trump 2.0 on Latin America and the Caribbean Migrants, Tariffs, China & Oil

By Ron Cheong |Photo by A.I. The election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, with Republican control of the Senate and probably the House, is likely to bring sweeping, heavy-handed changes, staffing his Administration with like-minded people and purging professional staffing at government agencies, including the military, justice department, law […]

‘Project 2025’ and its Effect on Rights – Who’s at Risk?

‘Project 2025’ and its Effect on Rights – Who’s at Risk?

By Linda Nwoke | Photo credit: bella1105 / shutterstock.com  The forthcoming 2024 presidential election slated for November is crucial. Its outcome will have a profound impact, not just within the United States but globally. The effect of this election will touch every aspect of our lives, from social issues to the economy and beyond.  Hence, […]

Why the Margin of Error Matters more than Ever in Reading 2024 Election Polls – a Pollster with 30 years of Experience Explains

Why the Margin of Error Matters more than Ever in Reading 2024 Election Polls – a Pollster with 30 years of Experience Explains

By THECONVERSATION | Editorial Credit: QubixStudio/ shutterstock.com In just about any discussion of a poll about the very close presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, you’ll hear the phrase “within the poll’s margin of error.” Those words signal that it is a tight race with no clear leader, even if […]