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Democrats Reexamine Abortion
- Archives
- Friday, December 24th, 2004
- Craig E. Richardson
In postmortem discussions following another bitter election defeat, Democrats are debating whether their radical and monolithic support of abortion is costing them votes, especially in the “red” states.
Many leading Democrats argue that the party must allow open debate on… Read More
Abstinence Education Under Attack
- Archives
- Friday, December 10th, 2004
- Craig E. Richardson
Today, forty years after the dawn of the sexual revolution, most realize that the notion of “free love” is false. AIDS is wiping out half a continent; abortions take more than a million lives a year, and countless STDs negatively… Read More
People of Faith Deliver the Election
- Archives
- Friday, November 5th, 2004
- Craig E. Richardson
It is hard to imagine an election that featured more discussion of religion than the one that ended — thankfully — on Tuesday. Both candidates discussed their own faith and how it influences their approach to governing. In the end,… Read More
Kerry’s Catholic Supporters
- Archives
- Friday, October 29th, 2004
- Craig E. Richardson
There has been much discussion about whether Catholics in good standing can support Senator John Kerry for president because of his extreme views on abortion. His voting record and public statements on life issues clearly contradict the Church’s teaching and… Read More
Down to the Wire
- Archives
- Friday, October 22nd, 2004
- Craig E. Richardson
With fewer than two weeks to go until election day, the race for president is a toss-up. While some national polls have President George W. Bush with a 5-7 point lead, larger sample-size polls show Bush with a 0-3% advantage,… Read More
Should a Catholic Vote for Bush or Kerry?
- Archives
- Friday, October 15th, 2004
- Craig E. Richardson
On Wednesday, Georgetown University’s Catholic Studies Election Forum presented, “Why should a Catholic Vote Republican…Democratic?” The forum, moderated by Georgetown’s Father John Langan, S.J., featured a surrogate for President George W. Bush and for Senator John Kerry. Each campaign representative… Read More
U.S. Senate Majority Hangs in Balance
- Archives
- Friday, October 8th, 2004
- Craig E. Richardson
The contentious presidential race dominates the political news these days. However, President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry are not the only names that will appear on the ballot on November 2nd. Thirty-four states are also holding U. S.… Read More
House FMA Vote Falls Short
- Archives
- Saturday, October 2nd, 2004
- Craig E. Richardson
On Thursday, the US House of Representatives failed to pass the Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA). The vote fell short of the two-thirds supermajority needed for passage of a constitutional amendment, although it did pass with a healthy majority of 227… Read More
Playing the IRS Card
- Archives
- Friday, September 24th, 2004
- Craig E. Richardson
Religion is playing a central role in the 2004 elections and regular church-goers concerned about life issues and protecting traditional marriage are a critical voting bloc. Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU), “Catholics” for Free Choice (CFFC)… Read More
Public Witness Public Scandal
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- Saturday, September 18th, 2004
- Craig E. Richardson
On Thursday, the Ave Maria School of Law assembled an impressive group of scholars in Washington at the National Press Club to examine the controversy surrounding self-described Catholic lawmakers who continually ignore their faith when it comes to pro-life issues.… Read More
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Celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast Tonight!
Pasta di San Giuseppe
(St. Joseph Pasta – Pasta with Sardines)
Italians have a great devotion to St Joseph, and the dishes they prepare to celebrate the feast day inevitably have a cute reference to him. Just before you serve…
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