Journal
Place and Presence: Clapham’s Commitment to the Physical in our Work
Clapham Associate Jonathan Markgraaf explores the importance of in-person connection amidst an ever increasing digital age.
Bonhoeffer and Babylon
Clapham Principal Mark Rodgers reflects on both the Bonhoeffer movie and the biblical story of Daniel in the context of the 2024 election.
How a Second Trump Administration Can Help Working Families
Mark Rodgers is the principal of the Clapham Group and formerly a staff director of the Senate Republican Conference and chief of staff to Senator Rick Santorum. Kiki Bradley, a partner with Chartwell Policy Solutions, is formerly a GOP House leadership aide and a presidential appointee at the Department of Health and Human Services in the Office of Family Assistance. Above is an article recently published by the National Review, where they work together to identify family first policies with bipartisan support. Read the full article on the National Review.
Ghosts and Goblins: One Thing We Can Agree On
Senior Associate Juliet Vedral explores the horror film’s industry unique ability to foster unity.
Our Newest Substack Story: Believing in Babylon
Introducing our next mini-comic series, following the biblical story of Daniel.
Where Both Presidential Campaigns Align - Supporting Working Families
Kiki Bradley and Juliet Vedral may come from very different backgrounds and perspectives, but both agree that working families' role in raising children is irreplaceable, and public policy needs to support them.
Religious Belief and Polarization: A Cause or Cure?
Toxic polarization may be at a tipping point with politically-motivated violence on an increase. Does religious belief contribute to it, or is it critical to counter it?
Is Imagination Necessary for Depolarization?
Clapham's Senior Associate Peter Mitchell writes about the role imagination plays in counter-polarization.
How Fierce Convictions Led to Amazing Grace
Mark Rodgers introduces the next mini-comic series in our Salt and Light Stories, following the stories of William Wilberforce and Hannah More.
Turning Belief from Cringe to Tuff
Mark Rodgers and Hyebin Lee reflect on the role of creatives in making religion "Tuff."
All Work and No Play... Makes Jack More Polarized
Juliet Vedral ruminates on how fun can bridge political divides.
President Trump, Bob Putnam and Purple People
Mark Rodgers reflects on Political Polarization and the path forward
Washington’s Most Heated Rivalry
Morgan Schorn reflects on political polarization through the lens of the Congressional Baseball game.
Introducing Salt and Light Stories
Mark Rodgers introduces a new creative project, Salt and Light Stories, a substack mini-comic exploring the stories of saints who have inspired us by living as salt and light in the world.
Rolling the Dice that the Screen Counter-Revolution is Underway
Mark Rodgers and Kate Perko reflect on the resurgence in tabletop gaming and the implications it has for our society.
In Defense of Compromise and the In-Group Moderate
Clapham Principal Mark Rodgers reflects on the ‘lost art’ of compromise, and the necessity for its resurgence in our society and political system.
Should Faith Have a Role in Public Education?
Irvin L. Scott, founder of Harvard’s Leadership Institute for Faith and Education, and Mark Rodgers, the founder and principal of The Clapham Group, reflect on role of faith in education.
The Freedom to Find Faith
Clapham “vicar,” Nace Lanier, reflects on his role serving as a chaplain at the Reagan and Dulles airports in Washington D.C.
A Very Holy Week
Mark Rodgers and Kate Perko reflect on the different religious observances occuring this month, and how it serves as a reminder to us to love and humbly serve our neighbors.