About last night, yet again

What was missing from the conversation at last night’s presidential debate? Well, the list is long, but top on mine is poverty. Why don’t we talk more about poverty? I wrote this for The Hill.

Some fast faith facts

Sure it’s fast, sure it’s superficial, but here is Religion News Services’ Five Faith Facts on the candidates — though word is that the Righteous Rev. Mike Huckabee, God’s Own Candidate, is suspending his campaign, as is former Gov. Martin O’Malley as has UPDATE! Rand Paul. It’s kind of interesting. Admit it.

And for the judgmental among us:

From The Washington Post: “A relatively comprehensive guide to 2016 candidates’ substance use, told with emojis.” Remember the flap over former Pres. Bill Clinton’s inhaling (or not)? My, have times changed.