Eduardo M. Peñalver

Eduardo M. Peñalver is president of Seattle University. The views expressed in this piece are his own and do not represent the views of Seattle University.

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Embrace the Discomfort

It's about time faithful Catholics in America embrace their political homelessness.

By Eduardo M. Peñalver

October 11, 2024

Religion

Politics

Donald Trump

Kamala Harris

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More Justices, Shorter Tenures

The outsized role the Court plays in our politics is unhealthy for our democracy. It’s time to start exploring structural reforms

By Eduardo M. Peñalver

September 20, 2018

Supreme Court

Domestic Affairs

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My America

Donald Trump has a monochromatic vision of America. I see in my extended family a reflection of America’s richness and diversity.

By Eduardo M. Peñalver

August 24, 2016

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Catholic & Libertarian?

The Ayn Rand libertarianism that Paul Ryan has flirted with is fundamentally incompatible with Catholic teachings. But can Catholics still be economic libertarians?

By Eduardo M. Peñalver

June 30, 2014