Sherman illustrates what he believes are a number of fallacies with the bishops' plan, especially with regard to the minimum wage and social insurance. He dismisses the plan as a day dream rather than a practical proposal. One should note that his…
Cardinal Gibbons' success in defending the Knights of Labor from condemnation had repercussions for the working class for years to come. The controversy over the Knights served as part of the impetus behind one of the most influential social…