On election day, voters in 10 states will vote on ballot initiatives related to abortion. If the past two years are any indication, I fear the pro-life movement can expect yet another round of bruising electoral defeats.
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Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: What does it mean to vote with a formed conscience?
Gloria Purvis and Sam Sawyer, S.J., discuss the Catholic imperative to form and obey one’s conscience, especially around two key voting issues: abortion and racism.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis addresses war in the Middle East, sexual abuse and abortion on plane home from Belgium
Pope Francis answered questions on Israel, sexual abuse, the role of women in society and abortion.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis praises late Belgian king for abdicating rather than signing abortion law
In the presence of the late king’s nephew, the current King Philippe, and others, the pope praised King Baudouin’s courage to step down to “not sign a murderous law.”
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
‘Vote no on both’: Arizona Catholics oppose ballot initiatives restricting immigration, expanding abortion
A number of states will vote on expanding or maintaining access to abortion this November, but voters in Arizona will also weigh in on a ballot initiative restricting immigration.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The pro-life movement must reject the false dichotomy between women and the unborn
If we are to be truly pro-life, we must advocate for both with equal fervor.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Trump flip-flopped on abortion. That doesn’t mean he’ll lose (most) pro-life voters.
I believe most voters who prioritize restricting abortion will likely still support Mr. Trump. This is why.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
JD Vance confirms Trump would veto a national abortion ban passed by Congress
In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Aug. 25, JD Vance said his running mate would “absolutely commit” to not imposing a federal abortion ban.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The Democrats’ abortion strategy: Seek converts or punish heretics?
The abortion issue is emblematic of a larger problem within the Democratic Party—an obsession with ideological purity that has proven to be both counterproductive and divisive.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
Will Republicans lose pro-life voters after softening their abortion stance?
After watering down their anti-abortion commitments in their party platform, can Donald Trump’s GOP hold on to the pro-life vote?