Author Archives: jstephencleghorn

“My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.” – Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg We live in polarized, partisan, deeply political times, and we are on the precipice of our nation becoming … Continue reading →

Here is a case study why political dialogue with a Trump supporter is so difficult. Too many of them speak in staccato talking points and go silent when you ask for their sources or present sources of your own to … Continue reading →

When historians look back on the 2020 election in the USA, will they see a true “inflection point” – a real change of direction in American politics – and see this speech by President Barack Obama as the herald of … Continue reading →

(Note from Steve Cleghorn – none of this is my work. I am simply using my blog to pass along electronically to my Facebook page an important message from filmmaker and environmental activist Josh Fox about the movie “Planet of … Continue reading →

Maryland Catholics for Our Common Home “Teach-in for Climate Justice” and Lobby Night Monday, March 2, 2020 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM in Annapolis RSVP to https://forms.gle/N98RDK8zhfnxS5kJA   Maryland Catholics for Our Common Home 2020 Legislative Priorities Up to date information … Continue reading →

(Note: I submitted this Letter to the Editor of the Baltimore Sun hoping that it would be published today, 1-8-2020, the opening of the Maryland General Assembly. Our lawmakers must prioritize action on the climate emergency along with the many … Continue reading →

Environmental Degradation and Climate Collapse What’s the difference and how does each affect how we live? How each relates to Laudato Si’[1]and our faith-based response by J. Stephen Cleghorn, PhD July 26, 2019 presentation to Colombiere Jesuit Community, Baltimore, MD … Continue reading →

Dear Sage – Welcome, voter! And Happy 18th birthday. Because of what happened on July 5, 1971 (when I was 21), when the voting age was lowered to 18, you are getting a 3-year head start on me for being … Continue reading →

This is an advocacy letter, to be sure, but not one like you have seen before. This is not asking Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch to support a bill that can wait until next year if it does not pass … Continue reading →

RE: More than 300 accused priests listed in Pennsylvania report on Catholic Church sex abuse (Washington Post, August 14, 2018) GORDON: Oh dear – mind if I take a moment from needling you on climate change to pose a nettlesome question … Continue reading →