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On January 23rd 2016 I attended, for the first time, the 18th annual Summit Against Racism, hosted by the Black and White Reunion....
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The President’s War Budget
The President’s 2017 Defense Budget addresses new challenges but exposes us to risks of new engagements around the world. It would place...
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The Glory of the World is a commissioned work about the life of Thomas Merton, not exactly in celebration of his just celebrated 100th...
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A New Board Member Welcome to Michelle Burton-Brown
One of the four new Merton Center board members is Michelle Burton-Brown. Many of our readers may remember Michelle from her past...
Bread for the World Focus for 2016
For over 40 years, letters to Congress have helped drive the progress we've made against hunger domestically and internationally. This...
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