Religion Dispatches
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.
Read MoreIf Hyde is unfair and discriminatory, why is extending it “neutral”?
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The principle of the Hyde Amendment, which restricted federal funds from paying for abortion, is now seen as an acceptable, “abortion-neutral” position for the pro-choice party. How did the most significant anti-abortion legislation in history become a moderate compromise?
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Evangelical-sponsored haunted houses known as “Hell Houses” were spooky attractions filled with the ghosts of the culture wars. Now, a softer, gentler version, the “Judgement House” claims to eschew politics, but does it?
Read MoreBen Nelson says he won’t vote to end debate on a Senate health care bill without his Stupak anti-abortion amendment.
Read MoreInstead of worrying about making friends, pols should focus on greater transparency and separation of church and state.
Read MoreAt Capitol Hill rally, pro-choice Democrats talk women’s rights, not common ground.
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The not-so-new ecumenism of the religious right: stoking fears of secularism as the new Nazism.
Read MoreBut will the anti-choice Democrats Stupak-ify it?
Read MoreSojourners CEO Jim Wallis pleads for compromise on abortion after initial compromise was disregarded; Pastor Dan is appalled.
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