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Catholics Coming Around On Senate Health Care Bill

Sarah Posner.

Is Stupak being marginalized?

Stupak Is Back, But Moderate Catholic Group Says His Amendment “Goes Too Far”

Sarah Posner.

Catholics United says both House and Senate abortion restrictions "go too far," but supports passing Senate version of bill.

Is Bart Stupak As Marginalized As He Claims?

Sarah Posner.

In New York Times interview, anti-choice Democrat claims he's been shunned by his party. Not so much?

New Poll Shows Pro-Stupak Democrats Out of Step With Constituents

Sarah Posner.

Catholics for Choice commissions surveys in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maine, and Texas.

The Nitty-Gritty of the Senate Abortion Amendments (King Herod Aside)

Sarah Posner.

Nelson rejects Casey's compromise.

Population Growth Divides Climate Change Advocates

Brentin Mock.

As religious groups advocate for urgent measures to address climate change in poor nations, the role of reproductive justice gets swept under the rug.

Getting Beyond “Abortion Neutrality”

Sarah Posner.

If Hyde is unfair and discriminatory, why is extending it “neutral”?

Will A Methodist Hold Up Health Care for the Catholic Bishops?

Sarah Posner.

Ben Nelson says he won't vote to end debate on a Senate health care bill without his Stupak anti-abortion amendment.

The Fretting About Whether Democrats Are “Friendly” To Religion

Sarah Posner.

Instead of worrying about making friends, pols should focus on greater transparency and separation of church and state.

Stopping Stupak: No More Playing Nice?

Sarah Posner.

At Capitol Hill rally, pro-choice Democrats talk women's rights, not common ground.

Talking Points on Freedom of Conscience and Federal Funds

Sarah Posner.

Religious organizations want to be trusted with federal funds. Shouldn't women be trusted too?

Perception v. Reality of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Sarah Posner.

Democrats bent to their wishes. Religious pro-choice advocates are asking why.

Stupak Bent to Republicans, Not His Catholic Constituents

Sarah Posner.

His district is no more Catholic than the rest of Michigan or the country, but it is heavily Republican.

Will the Catholic Hierarchy Punish Six Stupak Supporters Who Voted Against Health Care Reform?

Sarah Posner.

Out of 23 Democrats who voted for Stupak-Pitts but against House health care reform bill, six are Catholics.

Pro-Choice Groups Livid Over Passage of Stupak Amendment

Sarah Posner.

Groups had compromised with anti-choice ideologues to gain passage of broader health reform measure rewarded with biggest rollback of reproductive rights in decades.

Politics, Not Religion, At Heart of Health Care Reform Wrangle on Abortion

Sarah Posner.

Despite repeated compromises from pro-choice Democrats, anti-choice Dems threaten to kill health care reform unless all their demands are met.  

Bishops’ Advice on Planning Cheap Dates: No Sex

Kate Childs Graham.

After abstaining from every possible diversion, what's left but sex?