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Steven Waldman
Why Won’t Pro-Contraception Catholics Cite Abortion?
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swaldman
I was stunned by what was not in the letter from 50 Catholic groups asking the Pope to reconsider the church position opposing contraception. They argued that failing to promote contraception “has had a catastrophic impact on the poor and powerless around the world, endangering women’s lives and leaving millions at risk of HIV.” Those…
Controlling the Wind (and Religious Progressives)
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swaldman
The Democratic Party for years has yearned for an energetic religious wing. Seeing the power that the religious right brought the Republicans, Democratic leaders realized that if they wanted to build a majority they would need to attract people of faith. Party leaders wanted a religious left and they’re beginning to get one – new…
Contraception vs. Abortion — The Rarely Discussed Moral Tradeoff
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swaldman
As I continue to seek an explanation for the sharp and sudden rise in the acceptability of out-of-wedlock birth and divorce, I came across a post from talented conservative radio personality Al Mohler. He noted a recent OK! magazine cover about Jamie Lynn Spear’s new baby, which definitely played up the joyful side of teen…
Does a Catholic Running Mate Win Over Catholic Voters?
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swaldman
Ed Kilgore has very interesting post about Tim Kaine over at Progressive Revival. Ed makes a persuasive case about why the Virginia governor would be an excellent running mate for Obama (he’s now considered a leading candidate). Ed cites Kaine’s facility with faith lingo and positioning. Here’s the puzzling part. Ed assumes that Kaine’s Catholicism…
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