Published inSolidarity HallHow I Became a Street CatholicI have gradually come to realize I’m a “street Catholic.” That is, I’m on the outside now and yet still looking in.Jul 26, 20232Jul 26, 20232
Published inSolidarity HallThe death of a city (Kiev)I was not expecting to feel this impending catastrophe quite so keenly.Feb 26, 2022Feb 26, 2022
Published inSolidarity HallWhat is Eutopian Thinking?One of my favorite memes from a few years ago was a woman standing with a sign reading “Rethink everything.”Feb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022
This is simply a spectacular post. Thanks to all the authors here. Saving, sharing, re-reading...Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 2021
Published inSolidarity HallThe Best Reason South Bend Should Be FamousIt’s a stroke of luck when your small city has national exposure because a hometown guy becomes a plausible Presidential candidate.Nov 5, 2020Nov 5, 2020
Published inSolidarity HallWill Our City Just Fade Away?The election is on top of us now and Covid dominates the news as well. But I’m trying to think about the long game here for a minute.Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
In Memoriam: Bob SchwabachOnly a few people make me wake up in the middle of the night and laugh. This is about one of them.Aug 26, 20201Aug 26, 20201
Why Your Rustbelt Town Needs Civic Entrepreneurs — Right AwayEarly this year, before the COVID crisis had really emerged, a new documentary film about life in South Bend called Big Enough, Small…Aug 21, 2020Aug 21, 2020
Politics and Civic FriendshipSome thoughts on our upcoming city elections here in my town…May 2, 2019May 2, 2019
