I encourage our Catholic faithful to learn more about the challenges immigrants face, to better understand the Church’s ...

Correctional officer unions are backing a bill introduced earlier this month that would change how mail is processed in federal prisons.

Five years ago, we moved into our mother’s old house (1917) on five acres in Grass Valley. It was small enough for two old folks with our walkers and wheelchairs.

I am happy to be running for a position on the Bristol library board, having moved back to Vermont this year after living for 30 years out west.

Pope Francis’s letter poses an implicit question to the whole church in the United States: Will we subject our political ...

In a letter to U.S. bishops, the pontiff appeared to take direct aim at Vice President J.D. Vance's defense of the ...

As a co-author of the recent “Welcoming Resolution,” I found it interesting that much of the public opposition was based on misconceptions and beliefs that were arrived at even before a draft ...

After seeing the community in turmoil about policies that have become endangered species because of the pushback by two council members, I, like many residents, have become concerned about our ...

To promote environmental stewardship and manage the impact of the millions of annual visitors to our coastal resources, the city of Laguna Beach has partnered with the Laguna Ocean Foundation, Cal ...

Philanthropist Josh Kraft is running for Boston mayor, challenging Michelle Wu as she seeks reelection. Although Kraft’s announcement on Tuesday was widely anticipated, it’s still notable. Incumbents ...

Many thanks to Mark Schoeffel for his excellent letter proposing a medical clinic as a community contribution to the Tsawwassen Town Centre redevelopment (Optimist, Jan. 23). A community medical ...

At Silver Consolidated Schools, I want every student and family to feel safe, supported, and truly welcome in our schools. Recent changes in federal policies regarding immigration enforcement near ...