Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 18, 2026. Starting with our top stories, in U.S. news, we’re looking at the closure of Hampshire College, a victim of financial and demographic pressures despite significant fundraising efforts. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is finding it challenging to uphold her moderate image amidst a polarized […]

April 18

 383: The Roman Emperors ended the exemption Jewish
religious leaders enjoyed from compulsory public service. “The order which Jewish men flatter themselves with and which
gives them immunity from the compulsory public services of decuri…

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 18, 2026. Today in U.S. news, President Trump’s administration has continued to make headlines, battling universities over issues like antisemitism and DEI policies, which led to a federal funding freeze for some institutions. His “America First” foreign policy vision, emphasizing spheres of influence over traditional […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 18, 2025. Today’s news highlights a potential spiritual awakening in the U.S., particularly among Gen Z, with reports of increased church attendance and a renewed hunger for faith. This resurgence is coupled with concerns about the Church’s handling of sin and the need for effective […]