Why Is the ‘Radical Pope’ About to Canonize a Priest Who Helped Enslave and Murder Native Americans?

Why Is the ‘Radical Pope’ About to Canonize a Priest Who Helped Enslave and Murder Native Americans?   It's time to confront, not celebrate, the other American slavery.   RICHARD KREITNER

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Obama Should Stand With Ahmed—at His Mosque in Texas   The president has yet to visit an American mosque. Ahmed Mohamed’s ordeal is the perfect opportunity to launch a new fight against anti-Muslim bigotry.   ALI GHARIB

Europe’s Handling of the Migrant Crisis Shows Just How Morally Bankrupt It Has Become   While the spotlight turns to refugees from violence, Europe keeps its poorest migrants in the dark.   MICHELLE CHEN

The Republican Candidates Just Can’t Quit Neoconservatism   With the exception of Rand Paul, the GOP field remained in thrall to a bankrupt ideology.   JAMES CARDEN

What Can ‘Star Trek’ Teach Us About American Exceptionalism?   The quintessentially American urge “to boldly go,” regardless of consequence, has gotten humanity into a heap of trouble.   JOHN FEFFER

Judging by Last Night’s Debate, the GOP Race Is Only Getting Crazier   Even if Donald Trump goes away, the Republican Party isn’t climbing out of the fever swamps anytime soon.   MICHELLE GOLDBERG

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