Southern MN peeps, 'Eelpout' at the Commonweal theatre in Lanesboro is great. The play is a queer examination on Ole and Lena. It's great and I cried about a fish.
October 31, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Southern MN peeps, 'Eelpout' at the Commonweal theatre in Lanesboro is great. The play is a queer examination on Ole and Lena. It's great and I cried about a fish.
We're still riding high after 400 of our closest friends joined us at the 2026 Commonweal Centennial Benefit Dinner.
Today, we are sharing some treats from the night! 👇
www.commonwealmagazine.org/102-years-co...
Today, we are sharing some treats from the night! 👇
www.commonwealmagazine.org/102-years-co...
102 Years of Commonweal
The 2026 Commonweal Benefit Dinner was a gift.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
October 30, 2026 at 4:22 PM
We're still riding high after 400 of our closest friends joined us at the 2026 Commonweal Centennial Benefit Dinner.
Today, we are sharing some treats from the night! 👇
www.commonwealmagazine.org/102-years-co...
Today, we are sharing some treats from the night! 👇
www.commonwealmagazine.org/102-years-co...
my latest for Commonweal magazine
"The question is how some of the basic tenets that helped align religion and democratic freedom in the Vatican II era can be restored."
The latest from @massimofaggioli.bsky.social:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/havel-trump-...
The latest from @massimofaggioli.bsky.social:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/havel-trump-...
Havel, Trump, and the Church
The Catholic Church has a vital role to play in supporting anti-authoritarian movements around the world.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
October 27, 2026 at 4:09 PM
my latest for Commonweal magazine
Second, be sure to check out this short video recapping the dinner:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja68...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja68...
2026 Commonweal Gala Video
YouTube video by Commonweal Magazine
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Second, be sure to check out this short video recapping the dinner:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja68...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja68...
The Church’s just-war doctrine was always aimed at preventing war, not justifying it.
In this episode of the Commonweal podcast, Archbishop John Wester tells @heidischlumpf.bsky.social why all modern wars are immoral:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/no-w...
In this episode of the Commonweal podcast, Archbishop John Wester tells @heidischlumpf.bsky.social why all modern wars are immoral:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/no-w...
No War Is Just
The Church’s just-war doctrine was always aimed at preventing war, not justifying it. Archbishop John Wester tells Heidi Schlumpf why all modern wars are immoral.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
October 31, 2026 at 12:35 AM
The Church’s just-war doctrine was always aimed at preventing war, not justifying it.
In this episode of the Commonweal podcast, Archbishop John Wester tells @heidischlumpf.bsky.social why all modern wars are immoral:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/no-w...
In this episode of the Commonweal podcast, Archbishop John Wester tells @heidischlumpf.bsky.social why all modern wars are immoral:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/no-w...
My conversation with Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe is available on the Commonweal podcast. He talks about war, peace, Islamophobia and trans folks. @commonwealmagazine.org
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/no-w...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/no-w...
No War Is Just
The Church’s just-war doctrine was always aimed at preventing war, not justifying it. Modern warfare is always immoral, and it’s time more Catholics said so.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
October 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
My conversation with Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe is available on the Commonweal podcast. He talks about war, peace, Islamophobia and trans folks. @commonwealmagazine.org
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/no-w...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/podcast/no-w...
🌍 UK makes huge aid cuts to Commonwealth nations despite warm words at Chogm
📰 via theguardian
#Climate #CleanEnergy
📰 via theguardian
#Climate #CleanEnergy
UK makes huge aid cuts to Commonwealth nations despite warm words at Chogm
Nations in the group fare worse than others, with funding for nature projects especially hard hit even as climate crisis intensifies global needThe UK government has slashed overseas aid to Commonweal
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2026 at 11:01 PM
🌍 UK makes huge aid cuts to Commonwealth nations despite warm words at Chogm
📰 via theguardian
#Climate #CleanEnergy
📰 via theguardian
#Climate #CleanEnergy
"Not many who stand next to Trump walk away with their dignity intact. Smart people avoid it altogether." - Me, in @commonweal back in April (www.commonwealmagazine.org/leo-trump-wa...) I tried to warn your excellencies!
October 27, 2026 at 1:11 PM
"Not many who stand next to Trump walk away with their dignity intact. Smart people avoid it altogether." - Me, in @commonweal back in April (www.commonwealmagazine.org/leo-trump-wa...) I tried to warn your excellencies!
30 October 1886: Morris published `Notes on Passing Events' and Chapter XIII of Socialism from the Root Up in Commonweal .
https://www.marxists.org/archive/morris/bio/chronology/
https://www.marxists.org/archive/morris/bio/chronology/
October 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
30 October 1886: Morris published `Notes on Passing Events' and Chapter XIII of Socialism from the Root Up in Commonweal .
https://www.marxists.org/archive/morris/bio/chronology/
https://www.marxists.org/archive/morris/bio/chronology/
"Running became a salvation tool...it really saved me."
Watch our own @griffino.bsky.social, associate editor at Commonweal, explain how running helped him find peace, healing, and friendship in the aftermath of abuse.
abc7ny.com/live-updates...
Watch our own @griffino.bsky.social, associate editor at Commonweal, explain how running helped him find peace, healing, and friendship in the aftermath of abuse.
abc7ny.com/live-updates...
Marathon runner finds healing through running after leaving monastery
For Griffin Oleinik, competing in his first NYC Marathon represents a journey of healing, recovery and connection after overcoming trauma.
abc7ny.com
October 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM
"Running became a salvation tool...it really saved me."
Watch our own @griffino.bsky.social, associate editor at Commonweal, explain how running helped him find peace, healing, and friendship in the aftermath of abuse.
abc7ny.com/live-updates...
Watch our own @griffino.bsky.social, associate editor at Commonweal, explain how running helped him find peace, healing, and friendship in the aftermath of abuse.
abc7ny.com/live-updates...
If I may make an unsolicited recommendation:
Christopher Buehlman - The Daughters War and Blacktongue Thief
Grayson Saunders - The Commonweal
Christopher Buehlman - The Daughters War and Blacktongue Thief
Grayson Saunders - The Commonweal
October 26, 2026 at 7:34 PM
If I may make an unsolicited recommendation:
Christopher Buehlman - The Daughters War and Blacktongue Thief
Grayson Saunders - The Commonweal
Christopher Buehlman - The Daughters War and Blacktongue Thief
Grayson Saunders - The Commonweal
First, a public album of gorgeous photos from the night. We encourage you to reshare these photos—you all looked great! And be sure to tag us in your posts:
bit.ly/4f1MeZX
bit.ly/4f1MeZX
Commonweal Benefit Dinner 2026 · Monday, Oct 5 📸
Shared album · Tap to view!
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October 30, 2026 at 4:23 PM
First, a public album of gorgeous photos from the night. We encourage you to reshare these photos—you all looked great! And be sure to tag us in your posts:
bit.ly/4f1MeZX
bit.ly/4f1MeZX
And finally, many of you told us that you wanted to read Fr. Jenkins's powerful remarks about the Catholic genius for institutions. You can now see those in full here:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/jenkins-rema...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/jenkins-rema...
"A Genius for Institutions"
Rev. John I. Jenkins, CSC, delivered the following remarks upon receiving the 2026 Commonweal Centennial Award.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
October 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM
And finally, many of you told us that you wanted to read Fr. Jenkins's powerful remarks about the Catholic genius for institutions. You can now see those in full here:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/jenkins-rema...
www.commonwealmagazine.org/jenkins-rema...
1840: carpenter Samuel Parnell won't work more than eight hours a day. "There are 24 hours per day given us": eight for work, eight for sleep, eight for recreation. 1890: the first Labour Day. Today, advance voting opens. Spend a little of the third eight on it. #nzpol
Our History: Labour Day in New Zealand
Martin Crick tracks the history of Labour Day in New Zealand. First published in October 2022 for volume two of The Commonweal.
thecommonweal.substack.com
October 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM
1840: carpenter Samuel Parnell won't work more than eight hours a day. "There are 24 hours per day given us": eight for work, eight for sleep, eight for recreation. 1890: the first Labour Day. Today, advance voting opens. Spend a little of the third eight on it. #nzpol
Also, on a total subject shift, I would like to recommend the "Commonweal" book series by Graydon Saunders, which is a dry but weirdly gripping chronicle of trying to use Georgist socialism to fight a global plague of wizards
October 24, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Also, on a total subject shift, I would like to recommend the "Commonweal" book series by Graydon Saunders, which is a dry but weirdly gripping chronicle of trying to use Georgist socialism to fight a global plague of wizards
King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation tal…
https://www.vublox.com/posts/king-charles-to-discuss-legacy-of-slavery-with-commonwealth-leaders-at-summit-njlvrk
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation tal…
https://www.vublox.com/posts/king-charles-to-discuss-legacy-of-slavery-with-commonwealth-leaders-at-summit-njlvrk
King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation talks King Charles has confirmed he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonweal
www.vublox.com
October 28, 2026 at 12:30 AM
King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation tal…
https://www.vublox.com/posts/king-charles-to-discuss-legacy-of-slavery-with-commonwealth-leaders-at-summit-njlvrk
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation tal…
https://www.vublox.com/posts/king-charles-to-discuss-legacy-of-slavery-with-commonwealth-leaders-at-summit-njlvrk
Articles like this are why I LOVE Commonweal Magazine.
"Capitalism is not a “system of natural liberty,” a trucking-and-bartering passion that simply follows the grain of the universe. It arose within history, and, presumably, it will end within history."
www.commonwealmagazine.org/pulling-brake
"Capitalism is not a “system of natural liberty,” a trucking-and-bartering passion that simply follows the grain of the universe. It arose within history, and, presumably, it will end within history."
www.commonwealmagazine.org/pulling-brake
Pulling the Brake
Two recent histories of capitalism show its rapacious, violent appetite. How might Catholics contribute to a politics of repair?
www.commonwealmagazine.org
October 24, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Articles like this are why I LOVE Commonweal Magazine.
"Capitalism is not a “system of natural liberty,” a trucking-and-bartering passion that simply follows the grain of the universe. It arose within history, and, presumably, it will end within history."
www.commonwealmagazine.org/pulling-brake
"Capitalism is not a “system of natural liberty,” a trucking-and-bartering passion that simply follows the grain of the universe. It arose within history, and, presumably, it will end within history."
www.commonwealmagazine.org/pulling-brake
King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation tal…
https://www.vublox.com/posts/king-charles-to-discuss-legacy-of-slavery-with-commonwealth-leaders-at-summit-njlvrk
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation tal…
https://www.vublox.com/posts/king-charles-to-discuss-legacy-of-slavery-with-commonwealth-leaders-at-summit-njlvrk
King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation talks King Charles has confirmed he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonweal
www.vublox.com
October 28, 2026 at 12:30 AM
King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation tal…
https://www.vublox.com/posts/king-charles-to-discuss-legacy-of-slavery-with-commonwealth-leaders-at-summit-njlvrk
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation tal…
https://www.vublox.com/posts/king-charles-to-discuss-legacy-of-slavery-with-commonwealth-leaders-at-summit-njlvrk
I can die a happy scholar because the person who took that photo emailed me to thank me for my Commonweal essay. There's no beating that I think.
October 22, 2026 at 3:23 PM
I can die a happy scholar because the person who took that photo emailed me to thank me for my Commonweal essay. There's no beating that I think.
'collective society' and in some instances 'collective authority will weigh down individual opposition.’ He did not want people to do exactly as they please; he wanted them to consider and act for the good of the commonweal. -Demanding the Impossible, Peter Marshall.
October 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
'collective society' and in some instances 'collective authority will weigh down individual opposition.’ He did not want people to do exactly as they please; he wanted them to consider and act for the good of the commonweal. -Demanding the Impossible, Peter Marshall.
23 October 1886: Morris published `Notes on Passing Events'in Commonweal .
https://www.marxists.org/archive/morris/bio/chronology/
https://www.marxists.org/archive/morris/bio/chronology/
October 23, 2026 at 1:28 PM
23 October 1886: Morris published `Notes on Passing Events'in Commonweal .
https://www.marxists.org/archive/morris/bio/chronology/
https://www.marxists.org/archive/morris/bio/chronology/
It almost like UK governments of all political hues just want to keep the rich and the big end of town happy, whatever the impact on the poor and the commonweal.
October 22, 2026 at 8:51 AM
It almost like UK governments of all political hues just want to keep the rich and the big end of town happy, whatever the impact on the poor and the commonweal.
or you have never heard of commonweal or @mattsitman.bsky.social
October 20, 2026 at 4:11 PM
or you have never heard of commonweal or @mattsitman.bsky.social
