Reclaiming Stonewall: Welcome to the Celebration—and the Struggle Reclaiming Stonewall: Welcome to the Celebration—and the Struggle
As we reckon with the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, it is essential that we ask, “What still needs to be done?”
Jun 25, 2019 / Feature / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
Reckoning With John McCain Reckoning With John McCain
Respecting the best of McCain requires grappling with the rest of McCain.
Aug 27, 2018 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
What Would Jesus Do? What Would Jesus Do?
Christ wouldn't like the craven and callous policies presented by the GOP.
Nov 6, 2012 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
Mitt Romney Declares War on Big Bird Mitt Romney Declares War on Big Bird
Mitt Romney has never been a champion of the Little Guy but in the first Presidential debate last week the former Massachusetts governor showed his true colors.
Oct 8, 2012 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
After DADT Repeal: Choosing Our Battles After DADT Repeal: Choosing Our Battles
A year ago, the repeal of “don't ask, don't tell” was a great step for LGB rights, but it did not nearly go far enough.
Sep 26, 2012 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
War Is (Still) Hell War Is (Still) Hell
From the Gettysburg to Afghanistan, our tendency to romanticize war causes us to gloss over its hellish aspects.
Sep 25, 2012 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
Why Progressives Should Vote for Obama Why Progressives Should Vote for Obama
President Obama and the Democrats are not the “lesser of two evils.” On the contrary, they are the far superior—and more progressive—choice in 2012.
Sep 18, 2012 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
Honoring Manning Honoring Manning
Manning meant for his students to bridge the gap between the seminar room and the street, between theory and practice, between big ideas and the brutal realities of our present w...
Apr 4, 2011 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
Let Us Be The Peacemakers Let Us Be The Peacemakers
The most striking American tragedy of these last nine years—far worse than the tragedy of 9/11 itself—is just how weak we have been in the wake of war.
Sep 20, 2010 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
America’s Radical Roots America’s Radical Roots
American radicalism has drawn its inspiration from the nation's revolutionary founding claims. Yet to refer to someone as radical is to risk offense.
May 13, 2010 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy and John McMillian