Opinion

What 400 Years Of Family History Teaches About This American Moment

Ben Jealous reflects on America’s cycles of struggle and progress, urging young people to persist through the dark 2020s.

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This State of the Nation: When Faith Becomes a Border

History has shown that whenever people claim divine ownership over a race or a nation, faith hardens into ideology.

When The Blues Hit Home: Why Family Values Require Family Wages

Ben Jealous argues that raising the minimum wage to $25 could strengthen families and rebuild struggling communities.

NJ Isn’t Turning Red: It Already Is

New Jersey looks blue, but its politics run red. This Camden Front and Center column explains why and how.

We’ve Crossed The First Tipping Point. All Of America Will Pay The Price

Ben Jealous warns the world has crossed its first climate tipping point as coral reefs collapse, threatening oceans and global food security.

Hypocrisy In Holy Robes

Cardinal Dolan’s praise of Charlie Kirk sparks a call to return to the Gospel’s holy message of love and compassion.

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If You Know Trump, You Know Jack

Jack Ciattarelli’s visit to Camden’s Donkey’s Place sparked backlash and questions about the restaurant’s political stance.

Fearing A Second Blacklist?

Fears of a new Hollywood blacklist are rising, but history shows it ends when artists unite in solidarity.