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August 31, 2021

The “First Thanksgiving” in the 21st Century

In this article, published by The Review of Faith & International Affairs, Senior Research Fellow Judd Birdsall explores how U.S. presidents retell and interpret the so-called “First Thanksgiving,” highlighting the political uses of the holiday.

Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J.

August 30, 2021

Is Joe Biden Repeating the Mistakes of the Past in Afghanistan?

Senior Fellow Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J., is quoted in this America article, where he reflects on President Joe Biden’s approach to Afghanistan, highlighting the challenges that lie ahead for peace and reconciliation in the country. 

E.J. Dionne, Jr.

August 25, 2021

Opinion: Can Religion Strengthen Democracy?

Writing for the Washington Post, Senior Research Fellow E.J. Dionne considers if and how religion can strengthen U.S. democracy, in light of political polarization in the United States following the 2020 election cycle. 

Katherine Marshall

August 24, 2021

Who Owns the Earth?

Senior Fellow Katherine Marshall will speak at a panel on "Who Owns the Earth?" sponsored by the Earth Trusteeship Working Group on August 26, 2021. Marshall will reflect on the G20 Interfaith Forum as a platform working toward ecosystem restoration.

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Lisé Morjé Howard

March 6, 2026

Faculty Fellow Lise Morjé Howard to Speak on the Future of UN Peacekeeping

Lise Morjé Howard, a faculty fellow at the Berkley Center, will participate in a panel discussion at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace titled “The UN Without the United States: UN Peacekeeping.” The event will explore how shifting global politics and a potential decline in U.S. support could reshape the future of United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Jim Wallis

February 13, 2026

Jim Wallis on Why Black History Is America's History

Writing in Religion News Service, Berkley Center Research Fellow Jim Wallis contends that facing the history of racial injustice in the United States with honesty is not divisive, but necessary for democratic renewal and moral clarity.

The WFLF 2024-2025 fellows and the WFLF team.

February 9, 2026

Women Faith Leaders Speak on Maternal Health Gaps in Kenya

Kenyan nuns are providing vital maternal health care in climate‑stressed regions. Member of the Women Faith Leaders Fellowship (WFLF) 2025-2026 cohort Sister Michelle Njeri, OSF, and WFLF alumna Sister Teresa Kiragu, ASN, are quoted on their faith‑driven efforts to protect mothers and newborns.

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