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Archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky Leads Protest Against Abortion Clinic

by Andy Radmacher, Louisville's Clinic Escorts

October 15, 2009 - 6:00am (Print)

A clinic escort in Louisville, Kentucky describes the scene outside the clinic at which she volunteers as the Archibishop of Louisville leads a protest. Also watch our video of the march.

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Survey of Catholics: Strong Support For Health Reform and Women's Rights

by Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

October 12, 2009 - 6:00am (Print)

Many Catholic bishops have voiced unconditional opposition to any health reform bill that “funds” abortion--though no current bill does. Catholics, many of whom self-identify as "pro-life," would support health reform even with abortion coverage.

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The Down and Dirty Politics of Sex

by Lon Newman, Family Planning Health Services

March 23, 2009 - 12:08pm (Print)

The focus of this Congress, along with the presidential administration, must be on creating down-to-earth reproductive health care policy, instead of being swayed by battles over who holds the higher moral ground.

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The New Inquisition

by Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

March 10, 2009 - 9:56am (Print)

The implication that political power lies in the Catholic hierarchy rather than in Catholics will only alienate the faithful.

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Catholics Vote for Women's Health

by Cecile Richards and Timothy E. Wirth, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and United Nations Foundation

November 17, 2008 - 8:00am (Print)

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.

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Catholics Vote Conscience Over Bishops' Objections

by Jon O'Brien, Catholics for Choice

November 13, 2008 - 8:00am (Print)

Despite the church hierarchy's claims that abortion needed to be the one issue that Catholics voted on, Catholics overwhelmingly disagreed with the idea that abortion should be the deciding factor this election.

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Catholic Support for Obama Throws Catholic Bishops A Curve

by Amie Newman

November 6, 2008 - 1:19am (Print)

The Boston Globe reports that there must be a lot of disappointed Catholic bishops with the election of Barack Obama. But Catholic voters helped elect Obama, with a 54% majority, despite Obama's strong record on reproductive health and rights. And the Catholic far right has a plan.

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Catholics United Against Abortion and...McCain?

by Amie Newman

September 17, 2008 - 5:31pm (Print)

Many Catholic voters support common sense public policy on reproductive and sexual health issues. A new television ad sheds light.

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