RH Reality Check
Font Size: A |  A |  A

Catholics

Do Catholic Bishops Run the United States Government?

By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor

November 7, 2009 - 10:11pm

Jodi Jacobson's picture
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops apparently now runs the US government, aided by "faith-based advocacy groups," the House Democratic Leadership, the White House and members of the Senate. If you didn't know before, you know now.

. . . . .

Catholic Voters Disagree with US Catholic Bishops on Health Care Reform

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

September 30, 2009 - 2:10pm

Amie Newman's picture
Findings from a recent poll conducted for Catholics for Choice presents new information on just where Catholics stand regarding health care reform and abortion coverage.

. . . . .

Tempest in a Teapot: The Non-Controversy of Obama's Notre Dame Commencement Speech

By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor

May 13, 2009 - 3:20pm

Jodi Jacobson's picture
Protesters at Notre Dame fear that President Obama will use his commencement speech to "co-opt" the Catholic vote and promote his "extreme views on abortion." No need for either: the vast majority of Catholics already agree with him.

. . . . .

Can Common Ground Prevail?

By Cristina Page, Moderator, OnCommonGround

December 24, 2008 - 8:00am

Cristina Page's picture
When it comes to the abortion conflict in the U.S. a fascinating new consensus is emerging: the need for common ground. And while the common ground movement has yet to formalize there are signs of its potency, to be sure.

. . . . .

Univison Refuses Condom Ads, Catholic and Latino Health Groups Fight Back

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

December 9, 2008 - 3:12pm

Amie Newman's picture
Catholics for Choice and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health created a radio campaign to encourage Catholic, Latinos and Latinas to use condoms as an STI prevention tool. Some radio stations are saying no thanks.

. . . . .

New Radio Ads Say, Good Catholics Use Condoms

By Jon O'Brien and Silvia Henriquez, Catholics for Choice, NLIRH

December 1, 2008 - 4:28pm

Jon O'Brien and Silvia Henriquez's picture
Two new Spanish-language radio ads take on myths about condom use in Catholic and Latino communities.

. . . . .

Catholics Vote for Women's Health

By Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood Federation of America

November 17, 2008 - 8:00am

Cecile Richards's picture
Catholic voters, just like the rest of America, want government to focus on solving problems for American families, such as increasing access to affordable health care and helping children stay healthy.

. . . . .

Roundup: Why So Many "Pro-Life" Catholics Backed Obama

By Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check

November 5, 2008 - 11:21am

Brady Swenson's picture
Exit polls show Obama winning the Catholic vote 53-45, in 2004 Kerry lost Catholics to Bush 52-47; Women gain seats in Congress and two strong advocates in the White House; Poll shows Filipinos broadly support teaching of family planning practices to students.

. . . . .

Soul-Numbing Politics: Playing the Progressive Catholic Card

By Frances Kissling

October 31, 2008 - 8:00am

Frances Kissling's picture
Progressive Catholic electoral activity is yet another example of the dangers of mixing politics and faith.

. . . . .

Catholics in the Pews Vote Their Conscience

By Emily Douglas

October 20, 2008 - 4:32pm

Emily Douglas's picture
The Catholic hierarchy are opposing a pro-choice presidential candidate is nothing new -- but this year, Catholics are talking back.

. . . . .