Catholic Teaching on Voting for the Lesser of 2 Evils
COMMENTARY: When comparing candidates to determine which one has the least evil views and policy positions, three principles must be considered.
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Why Hispanic Voters Have Drifted Toward the GOP
Democrats insist most Latino voters still side with their party, but recent polls suggest a shift in political allegiances due to issues like the economy, education, cultural values and immigration.
Should Parents Vote on Behalf of Their Kids? JD Vance Isn’t the Only One Who Thinks So
The Republican vice-presidential candidate has come under fire for his views on ‘parental voting,’ but the idea isn’t new and isn’t necessarily partisan.
Ohioans Go to the Polls Tuesday for Vote That Could Determine Abortion Laws
Those urging a yes vote on the Aug. 8 Issue 1 ballot initiative, such as pro-life groups, argue that raising the threshold would make such efforts more difficult and put up safeguards to prevent out-of-state money from being used to hijack the ballot initiative process in Ohio.
When Elections Don’t Go Our Way
Perhaps the best resistance to bad legislation and cultural decline is to live a quiet life of joy, hope and love at home, rooted in faith in Jesus Christ and bolstered by the sacraments.
3 Takeaways From the Latest Acrimonious Election Cycle
COMMENTARY: Forgive your brothers and sisters for what we think are their political sins, try to find the reason for their bad choices in ideals we share or at least respect, and look for their virtues.
McAuliffe’s Abortion Miscalculation
Analysis of Virginia’s gubernatorial election shows the abortion issue did not mobilize voters the way Democrats thought it would.
When Politics Poisons Everything — Including Baseball
COMMENTARY: By moving the annual All-Star Game out of Atlanta, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred whiffed, accepting an ideological caricature of Georgia’s election law by its opponents.
Biden and Trump Vie for Catholic Votes, Disagree on What Issues Take Priority
Patrick Carolan, Catholic outreach director for the group Vote Common Good, said Catholics should heed the advice of Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego, that “a person’s character is what’s as important as any of these issues when considering who to vote for.”
Archbishop Paglia: Catholic Politicians Cannot Protect or Promote Abortion
Archbishop Paglia's comments came amid considerable debate in several Latin American countries over the prospect of legally protecting abortion.
