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Griffin Oleynick

Griffin Oleynick

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Associate Editor, Commonweal Magazine

New York

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Global Affairs , Islam, History, Race, Ethnicity , Social Policy, Muslims , Culture, Politics , Society

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Stories without a strong Canadian connection.

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Seniority Positions

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Content

Total articles 462

  • Booker’s Speech Act

    By Griffin Oleynick, Stephen Pope, George Scialabba, Helen Rouner| Commonweal Magazine Verified Whatever your opinion of New Jersey senator Cory Booker—I confess I’ve often dismissed him in the past as histrionic, a little too thirsty for attention—it’s hard to deny that his marathon speech on the Senate floor was impressive. Sen. Booker’s “vigil,” which lasted for more than twenty-five hours, set a new record for the longest speech ever recorded in the chamber.

    By Griffin Oleynick, Stephen Pope, George Scialabba, Helen Rouner · Commonweal Magazine

    Apr. 02, 2025

  • Francis Claps Back

    By Griffin Oleynick| Catholic Outlook@ Somehow amidst his presumably demanding duties as vice president, J. D. Vance also found time to spark an intra-Catholic debate over the meaning of ordo amoris, or “rightly ordered love,” a phrase that appears in Augustine’s City of God as well as Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologica.

    By Griffin Oleynick · Catholic Outlook

    Feb. 13, 2025

  • Booker’s Speech Act

    By Griffin Oleynick, Stephen Pope, George Scialabba, Helen Rouner| Commonweal Magazine Verified Whatever your opinion of New Jersey senator Cory Booker—I confess I’ve often dismissed him in the past as histrionic, a little too thirsty for attention—it’s hard to deny that his marathon speech on the Senate floor was impressive. Sen. Booker’s “vigil,” which lasted for more than twenty-five hours, set a new record for the longest speech ever recorded in the chamber.

    By Griffin Oleynick, Stephen Pope, George Scialabba, Helen Rouner · Commonweal Magazine

    Apr. 02, 2025

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Commonweal Magazine

Commonweal Magazine is the oldest independent lay-edited Catholic journal in the United States, founded in 1924 and based in New York City. The magazine focuses on various topics, including social justice, ecumenism, just-war teaching, liturgical renewal, women's issues, and the relationship between Catholicism and liberal democracy. Its name reflects a commitment to the public good. Commonweal publishes eleven print issues annually, featuring editorials, essays, poetry, and reviews, with a circulation of about 20,000. The magazine also offers online content, including daily articles and an archive of past issues. Additionally, it hosts a twice-monthly podcast that explores the intersection of faith, politics, and culture. Commonweal sponsors in-person and virtual discussions, including biannual dinners that present the Catholic in the Public Square Award. The magazine operates as a not-for-profit through the Commonweal Foundation, promoting civil debate on faith and public life.

New York, New York, United States

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Founded: 1924