Francis was as outspoken as could be without naming names, when he criticized Vance in his February letter to US bishops

Demonstrations rarely lead to immediate policy change. But they are essential to building community and long-term resistance

Far too many academics are repeating propaganda about a ‘free speech crisis’. It’s time for a shared strategy

To begin with, universities should not be intimidated by the claim that public opinion is turning against them. That’s not necessarily true

The ‘unitary executive’ theory – backed by some conservative lawyers – is largely bogus. But it could wreak havoc on democracy

Charges of hypocrisy do not land if the supposed hypocrite is not committed to any kind of consistency in the first place