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?
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.
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
Despite repeated compromises from pro-choice Democrats, anti-choice Dems threaten to kill health care reform unless all their demands are met.
Before she felt her presence compromised the peacekeeping Sr Donna Quinn was escorting women past protesters at a women's health clinic.
Both pro-choice and pro-life supporters of health care reform must speak out against this immoral use of religious services.
Or is the opposition just to provide cover for them?
A right-wing blogger has a run-in with the “progressive evangelical” on abortion and leaves confused. He’s not alone.
Are the Democrats “overreaching on abortion” as some have suggested, or are some religious leaders willing to tank health care for minor gains on pet issues? Depends on whom you ask.
The Next Generation of the Pro-Life Movement
Young people are being trained by militant anti-abortion groups to be informed, media-savvy, publicity-oriented foot soldiers in the battle to outlaw abortion.
Planned Parenthood ‘Stung’ By Lila Rose
Lila Rose, a 20-year-old UCLA student, is taking on Planned Parenthood with a phony story, video equipment, and support from a host of Christian Right media outlets and organizations.
Obama’s Notre Dame Commencement: Common Ground on Abortion—Or Appeasement of Foes?
In his address to graduates, Obama urged “common ground” on abortion. The Rev. Dr. Carlton Veazey argues that if you accept that women are full persons in the eyes of God and the law, then you cannot stop working for women’s control over childbearing.
On July 5, the FRC hopes to have thousands of congregations fall to their knees to pray for victory over the evil abortionists and queers. What about feeding the hungry?
The Unsung Speech at Notre Dame, A Postmortem
While President Obama’s speech has been praised, criticized, and otherwise picked over, an eminent conservative chosen to “balance” the president’s pro-choice position gave a surprisingly philosophical talk that may have unsettled conservative activists.
Vatican Unhappy with Obama’s Ambassador Picks
The Vatican has thus far given the thumbs down on the Obama admin’s first couple of candidates for ambassador. One wonders whether the U.S. routinely allows countries to decide who our ambassador should be?
White House Conference Call Seeks Common Ground on Abortion
On Friday White House officials launched a campaign to appease those on all sides of the abortion issue. Do they realize it's nearly as thorny as Israel/Palestine?
Grasping At Straws: The Problem with Common Ground on Abortion
What could possibly be wrong with finding “common ground” on abortion, as a recent Cleveland Plain Dealer op-ed suggested? A closer look at the “commongroundniks” leaves a lot to be desired for those who don’t compromise on respect and support for women.
Pro-Life Tempest Over Obama’s Notre Dame Speech
Obama’s scheduled Notre Dame commencement has a small, largely powerless, group of Orthodox Catholics singing for publicity to an obliging media. Why did Notre Dame take the bait?
No Conspiracy Theories Needed: Abortion Foes Cry Racism
In order to attract a different demographic of supporters, the anti-abortion movement has adopted the theory that reproductive freedom is actually a plot to rid America of its black and brown citizens.
Crossing the Line: Fetal Cemeteries
College Democrats deface crosses intended for anti-abortion protest and get nailed. Not nice to vandalize someone else’s property, but in political activism, kind of de rigueur.
While the decision for any individual to abort or not is a delicate and fraught one, the desire for state control women's bodies comes down to good old fashioned misogyny.
Like Bush in 2000 Sarah Palin is delivering a clear message to conservative evangelicals, who get her call for women to view their highest calling in service to male leadership: willing helpmeets to their husbands', fathers' and pastors' authority...
Op-Ed: McCain's VP, Sarah Palin, and 'Feminists for Life'
Joining John McCain on the Republican ticket for the White House is Sarah Palin, a proud member of the anti-choice Feminists for Life; who are they and what do they really support?
By slipping into religious language, and evoking “conscience clause” exemptions, it’s becoming clear that this underground movement is readying itself for the mainstream.