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Explaining with Charity
I know I have to tell my family and friends about my reasons for opposing the forthcoming pro-abortion ballot initiative in Ohio, but I want to do it in a way that is charitable and—if possible—doesn’t ruin lifelong friendships. Please help! I will do my best to help; let’s pause, …
U.S. bishops: Biden administration’s proposed workplace guidance a ‘chill’ to free speech
By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2023 / 18:10 pm The U.S. Catholic bishops told the Biden administration last week that its newly proposed guidance on sex-based harassment in the workplace is unconstitutional because it bans speech opposing abortion and expressing certain views on contraception, same-sex relationships, and gender identity. …
Catholic pro-abortion group funds ‘billboard blitz’ ahead of Ohio Issue 1 vote
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 30, 2023 / 16:54 pm As Ohio’s Nov. 7 abortion referendum vote nears, a pro-abortion organization called Catholics for Choice has set up billboards throughout Ohio encouraging Catholics to support the abortion referendum, in opposition to Church leaders and magisterial teaching. Catholics for Choice …
Pro-life groups warn of late abortions in Ohio Issue 1. Here’s what the initiative says
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 17, 2023 / 10:50 am As early voting continues on the controversial Issue 1 abortion proposal in Ohio, pro-life groups are warning that the vague language in the proposed amendment could strip away parental rights and lead to late-term, partial-birth abortions on demand there. …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run as independent: Where does he stand on the issues?
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 10, 2023 / 17:00 pm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Catholic and lifelong Democrat, announced on Monday that he has left the Democratic Party and is running as an independent to unseat Joe Biden as president of the United States. Speaking outside Philadelphia’s Independence …
Group behind abortion initiative sues Ohio over use of ‘unborn child’ in ballot language
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 1, 2023 / 10:15 am A group that is leading a ballot initiative to establish abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution sued state officials this week after a board finalized ballot language that uses the term “unborn child” rather than the group’s preference to …
Letter Opposing November Amendment
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, On November 7, 2023, Ohioans will have the opportunity to demonstrate how our state views the sacredness of life and the dignity of women. On the November ballot will be a proposed amendment (deceptively named “The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health …
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. flip-flops on abortion
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 14, 2023 / 12:25 pm Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. flip-flopped on abortion this weekend, first stating that he would support a three-month federal abortion ban but later appearing to walk back that position. On Sunday morning while at the Iowa State …
Massive spending, large voter turnout amid defeat of Ohio’s Issue 1
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 9, 2023 / 15:15 pm Ohioans voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to reject a ballot initiative that would have made it more difficult to adopt constitutional amendments via citizen-led ballot initiatives. The initiative’s defeat, which took place amid unprecedented voter turnout and out-out state spending, means …