Justice & Civic Identity

In an age of “alternative facts,” it is necessary and urgent to defend the vital role of science to our wellbeing. In order to approach

I was born in the Philippines, I was raised as a Pentecostal Christian, I attended an evangelical high school at the height of the culture w

I marvel at how far we have come — but every so often I am gobsmacked by how far we have NOT come.

Close ties between business and government are also necessary. Strong economies need strong businesses and strong trade, and that requires good relationships with policymakers.

Students have spoken up and out to administrators and faculty, peacefully for the most part but with rhetoric laced with anger, hurt and disappointment.

Our ability to accommodate religious diversity connects us to our founding era and to the principles embodied in our First Amendment. Although America is experiencing an all time high of religious diversity, religious literacy in the 21st century is net keeping pace, at a cost.