Is Stupak being marginalized?
Catholics United says both House and Senate abortion restrictions "go too far," but supports passing Senate version of bill.
Rather than provide health care to gay and lesbian spouses, Catholic Charities cuts off spousal benefits.
In New York Times interview, anti-choice Democrat claims he's been shunned by his party. Not so much?
Catholics for Choice commissions surveys in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maine, and Texas.
Is Casey compromise on abortion in health care bill “common ground” or “idiotic?”
Nelson rejects Casey's compromise.
Christmas story spurs new theocratic fantasies to defeat health care reform.
Military Abortion Ban: Female Soldiers Not Protected by Constitution They Defend
Unable to get an abortion during a tour of duty in Iraq, a soldier is left with no option but to do it herself—a humiliating but not uncommon dilemma. Women in the military are forced to obtain a leave to get the care they need; but if they’re honest about why, they put their military career in jeopardy. If they’re not, they put their military career in jeopardy.
Ben Nelson says he won't vote to end debate on a Senate health care bill without his Stupak anti-abortion amendment.
At Capitol Hill rally, pro-choice Democrats talk women's rights, not common ground.
But will the anti-choice Democrats Stupak-ify it?
Sojourners CEO Jim Wallis pleads for compromise on abortion after initial compromise was disregarded; Pastor Dan is appalled.
Stupak Forming Fault Lines in Left-Leaning Faith Groups?
With left-leaning faith groups unable to agree on abortion issues, the religious right—with the help of anti-choice Democrats—were able to convince Democratic strategists that they spoke for people of faith. Will the inability to take a strong stance for women’s rights split religious coalitions?
Faith outreach a craven quest for more votes.
In the wake of the Catholic Bishops' lobbying hard for the Stupak Amendment a pastor weighs in on tax exemptions for Churches.
His district is no more Catholic than the rest of Michigan or the country, but it is heavily Republican.
Out of 23 Democrats who voted for Stupak-Pitts but against House health care reform bill, six are Catholics.
Threat to distribute voter guides focused on Stupak-Pitts and abortion voting records may run afoul of IRS rules.
Bad Religion Leaves Big Bruises: When Christians Threaten Health Care Reform
Two strands of Christianity battle against a bill ensuring that all Americans are cared for. One prefers John Locke to Jesus while the other has its issues with women.
Are US Bishops Responsible for Anti-Abortion Amendment in Health Care Reform?
As so many pundits ask whether it was the 11th-hour activism of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops that enabled the anti-choice provision to be inserted into the health care bill, our analyst explores a different possibility: Democratic strategy.
Turns out it doesn’t take much to spook Democratic party leadership.