Moundsville, while in decline, has never been nearly as bad as the picture of rusting hell Mr. Trump painted in his inauguration address.
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The Editors: Trump is asking the nation to make an impossible choice on immigration
Mr. Trump’s proposed deal represents an almost complete reversal from previous Republican immigration priorities.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
How can we keep young people in the church?
Our Jan. 31st guest is Ellen B. Koneck. She manages aquisitions, sales and marketing at Anselm Academic. Previously, Ms. Koneck was the community and events manager at Commonweal and taught in the Catholic studies department at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. We are discussing her recent article, “How modern technology helped me teach theology to uninterested […]
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The Editors: Bipartisanship is the only way forward for the pro-life movement
Bipartisanship will be absolutely necessary to pass any meaningful federal legislation that changes our current stalemate on abortion.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Senate rejects bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks
Three Democrats voted in favor of the bill, while two Republicans voted to reject it.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Even some Trump supporters worry that his character is undermining his presidency
Mr. Trump’s character flaws obscure the popularity of many of his administration’s policies and are hindering his ability to govern.
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Sam Brownback confirmed as ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom
Nominated to the post in July by President Donald Trump, Brownback was confirmed Jan. 24. The Senate vote was 49-49 and Vice President Mike Pence cast the tiebreaking vote.
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Cardinal Dolan praises House for voting to protect babies who survive abortion
“A child born alive following an abortion should receive the same degree of care to preserve her life and health as would be given to any other child born alive at the same gestational age,” said Cardinal Dolan of New York.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Advocates should work with Trump on immigration despite his racist outburst
Democrats, and the Republicans who understand Dreamers are owed protection, could take a lesson from people of color around the country in how to navigate a political process tainted by racism. The lives of 800,000 Dreamers depend on it.
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Catholic bishops side with labor unions in Supreme Court case
U.S. Roman Catholic bishops are backing public sector unions in an upcoming Supreme Court case.