Marco Rubio

Commentary: Sen. Marco Rubio is making a telling pivot by invoking Catholic social teaching, but his points look much like the nationalist populism advocated today by the U.S. president and others.

"At a time when we are facing the 'highest levels of displacement on record,' according to the United Nations Refugee Agency, we urge you to increase the refugee resettlement cap and to admit as many refugees as possible within that cap," the letter reads in part. 

This year's speakers addressed immigration, race and the environment. Attendees met with legislators on Capital Hill to discuss immigration, domestic social safety net programs and international development aid. 

The latest news on active nonviolence includes the arrest of participants during a demonstration supporting the Dream Act; remembering activist Dean Pappas; and pipeline protesters' day in court.