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The Heart of the Public is a publication of the Center for Christianity and Public Life (CCPL); we publish essays, commentary pieces, book reviews, and weekly news roundups looking at the intersection of Christian faith and public life.
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Righteousness Between Generations (opens the original)
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By Alex ArnoldOn August 18, 2026, the national debt topped $40 trillion for the first time, more than double its level in 2017. That debt, along with annual federal budget deficits, is projected to keep rising dramatically in the years ahead. As Jessica Riedl’s annual chart book shows, sluggish revenue growth, an aging population, and rising borrowing costs have all driven the debt upward. Over the next decade, though, shortfall
Why More Shaming Isn’t Enough: The Weekly Pulse (opens the original)
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By Chris GowIt’s no longer a hot take to eulogize American civic institutions. But in a recent essay for the New Yorker, Jay Caspian Kang offers a new angle on a familiar narrative of decline. The trouble, he suggests, is not only that we’ve stopped gathering. Having stopped gathering, we’ve lost the ability to shame one another. Influencers film strange
Remember Who is Accountable for AI (opens the original)
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By Alex ArnoldWithin the past few months, several high-profile cyberhacking incidents by rogue AI agents against OpenAI and Hugging Face have spurred voluminous discussions—and worry—about the propensities and behaviors of cutting-edge AI models. A key concept in most discussions has been that of <spa
Ersatz Agency: The Weekly Pulse (opens the original)
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By Chris GowEditor’s note: This week The Heart of the Public passed 1,000 subscribers—a major milestone for this humble publication. We thank all of you, our dear readers, for your attention and your support. If you ever wish to send us feedback, ideas for essays, or stories to feature on The Weekly Pulse, write us at editor@ccpubliclife.org.One can feel a bit wistful in remembering the time when social media was expected to be a
A Society Always on the Therapist’s Couch: How Therapy Culture Disempowers Us (opens the original)
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Interview by Michael WearInterviewer Note: Matthew Loftus is a doctor; a long-time writer on a sweeping range of issues, including public health and international development; and now the author of Resisting Therapy Culture. I have known Matthew for years, and I have been eagerly awaiting the release of his new book. I am grateful that Matthew took the time for this interview about what he means by “therapy culture,” and how it’s affecting our politics and our churches.
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