November 2012
Hurricane Sandy Why <em>Another</em> “100-year” Storm?
In This Issue
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Germany and the Catholic Church
The number of parishioners in the nation has been dwindling. Will the church’s presence eventually be lost?

Gangs in America
The reason for the prevalence of gangs—and associated violence—is more complex than most realize.
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U.S. Presidential Election: Gridlock as Usual?
The nationwide vote revealed the divide between liberals and conservatives in America has never been greater.

Hurricane Sandy: Why <em>Another</em> “100-year” Storm?
The historic cyclone resulted in more than 150 deaths, caused up to $70 billion in losses, destroyed homes, ruptured power plants, and damaged critical infrastructure. It became one more item on a troubling list of compounding crises for America—and the world.
