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Abortion Policy: When and Why
By
Ed Kilgore
One of the most animated discussions involving faith communities that’s underway in the wake of November 4 is about abortion policy. To put it simply, the conservative drive to take a first step towards a national abortion ban via an overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court has now stalled, perhaps for…
Torture is a Moral Issue
By
Paul Raushenbush
We know President Elect Obama is pragmatic and reaches across the aisle, but this seems like a no brainer. The army, religious people and decent Americans agree – we must stop torturing people CHICAGO (Reuters) – A coalition of more than 200 religious groups urged U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday to sign an order, once he…
Catholic and Politics: What now?
By
David Gibson
Judging by the headlines this campaign, you might have thought the shepherds were headed one way and the flock in another direction. That’s not quite the case, as reports of 50 or 60 or even 100 bishops promoting a “McCain-or-be-damned” approach to abortion and the civil sacrament of voting don’t hold up under scrutiny. Still,…
Felons Can’t Vote…Unless they are IN the Senate?!
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Eric Sapp
(cross-posted on faithfuldemocrats.com) Wow, what a night. I know everyone is going to be writing about Obama and the incredible races and probably has more energy and insight than I at this moment. But something struck me about the Alaska Senate race last night that seemed odd, and I haven’t heard it addressed. …
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