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The Buffalo Case: Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Can Work Together

Mary Jacksteit | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics

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Mary Jacksteit

In 1993 a group of pro-life and pro-choice advocates was formed to bridge deep divisions about abortion in Buffalo, New York. In October that year, a Buffalo abortion provider was murdered.

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Obama's Catholic Baptism By Fire

James Rotondi | Posted 06.19.2009 | Politics

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James Rotondi

The t-shirt slogan,"The Day the Dome Was Tarnished Forever" became holy inspiration for others to engage in crass sloganeering and even violent action.

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Echoes of the Bible: Obama's Notre Dame Address

Aaron Zelinsky | Posted 06.17.2009 | Politics

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Aaron Zelinsky

It's important to remember your audience, and Obama clearly did at Notre Dame. Here are eight key lines from Obama's address and the biblical passages they reference.

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Weak on Women's Rights at Notre Dame

Martha Burk | Posted 06.17.2009 | Politics

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Martha Burk

I need to know Obama is not afraid to say unequivocally that he supports the fundamental rights of his daughters and my granddaughters as strongly as he supports so-called open dialogue and debate.

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Obama Wins One For the Gipper

Bill Press | Posted 06.17.2009 | Politics

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Bill Press

Obama changed what protesters tried to make an ugly scene about abortion into a triumphant message about faith-based politics.

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Notre Dame Protests Over Obama: Arrests Made (VIDEO)

AP | TOM COYNE | Posted 06.17.2009 | Politics

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Hundreds of University of Notre Dame students protested President Barack Obama's commencement address Sunday as anti-abortion activists converged on t...

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Catholic Priests Defend Obama

Chicago Sun-Times | Abdon M. Pallasch | Posted 06.16.2009 | Chicago

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On the eve of President Obama's controversial commencement speech at the University of Notre Dame, priests and lay ministers who worked with him in hi...

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Katharine Zaleski

Notre Dame Valedictorian: Obama Practices Catholic Values

HuffingtonPost.com | Katharine Zaleski | Posted 06.16.2009 | Politics

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Note: This interview was conducted Friday, two days before President Obama's speech. Read the piece below in its original form. ------- The media fo...

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The Bishops and the "Right to Life"

Lynn M. Paltrow | Posted 06.15.2009 | Politics

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Lynn M. Paltrow

According to the Catholic Conference of Bishops, eight years of due process is not enough for someone in a vegetative state, but less than a day of due process is plenty for a pregnant woman.

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The Real Idea of a University

Jon O'Brien | Posted 06.15.2009 | Politics

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Jon O'Brien

When President Obama speaks to the new graduates at Notre Dame on Sunday, he will do so knowing that the vast majority of Catholics support him being there.

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Cheer, Cheer for Old Notre Dame

James Carroll | Posted 06.14.2009 | Politics

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James Carroll

The crucial question that underlies the flap at Notre Dame is this: Will Roman Catholicism, with its global reach, be swept into the rising tide of religious fundamentalism?

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Bishops Upset at Obama/Notre Dame: Try Listening to Jesus

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 06.14.2009 | Politics

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Robert S. McElvaine

As an American Catholic, I find these actions by the Hierarchy and "conservative" elements within the laity to be more than a little disturbing.

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Obama Notre Dame Protesters Promise To Be Peaceful, Prayerful

AP | KEN KUSMER | Posted 06.14.2009 | Politics

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INDIANAPOLIS — The University of Notre Dame's invitation for President Barack Obama to speak at Sunday's commencement is an opportunity to broad...

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Standing Proud with Notre Dame

Adam Istvan | Posted 06.12.2009 | Politics

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Adam Istvan

When it comes to fighting for health care, compassionate immigration reform and a range of social programs that help uplift the poor, Obama's policy priorities align with traditional Catholic values.

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Alan Keyes Arrested At Notre Dame Protesting Obama's Speech

Chicago Tribune | Posted 06.08.2009 | Politics

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Former Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Alan Keyes and 20 other protesters were arrested this morning when they refused to leave the Notre Dame campus d...

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Archbishop Raymond Burke: Obama Advancing Anti-Life Agenda

AP | JESSE J. HOLLAND | Posted 06.08.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — A powerful Catholic leader on Friday accused President Barack Obama of pushing an anti-life, anti-family agenda and called Notre Da...

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Obama Notre Dame Speech: Anti-Abortion Activist Challenges Cardinal George To Speak Out

Huffington Post | Posted 06.05.2009 | Chicago

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A national anti-abortion activist is pressuring Cardinal George to call for Notre Dame to rescind it's invitation to President Obama to speak at the s...

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Notre Dame's Obama Invite Riles Catholic Bishops

AP | ERIC GORSKI | Posted 06.03.2009 | Politics

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This coming week, Bishop Thomas Wenski of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando, Fla., will take the unusual step of celebrating a Mass of Reparation,...

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Anti-Abortion Activist Arrested At Notre Dame Protesting Obama

AP | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry has been arrested while protesting against President Barack Obama's upcoming commencemen...

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Catholics Fine With Obama's Notre Dame Appearance: Poll

Salon | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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Conservative Catholics have mounted a campaign against the University of Notre Dame's decision to have President Obama give this year's commencement s...

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Mary Ann Glendon, Former Vatican Ambassador, Rejects Notre Dame Award Over Obama Flap

AP | TOM COYNE | Posted 05.28.2009 | Politics

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican said Monday she won't accept the University of Notre Dame's top honor at commencement...

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An Honorary Degree Is Not An Endorsement

Michael Roth | Posted 05.15.2009 | Politics

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Michael Roth

Bestowing an honorary degree acknowledges importance, distinction, and achievement; it is not a blanket endorsement. Surely, Obama's importance, distinction and achievements merit such honors.

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Obama at Arizona State University?

Thomas de Zengotita | Posted 05.11.2009 | Politics

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Thomas de Zengotita

My guess right now is that ASU will fold and give Obama an honorary degree after all. But that would not be the best result for Obama on the political/cultural stage.

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Obama Notre Dame Debate: O'Donnell Smacks Down Buchanan (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Megan Slack | Posted 05.11.2009 | Politics

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Lawrence O'Donnell and Pat Buchanan faced off on Hardball Thursday over President Barack Obama's invitation to deliver the commencement speech at Notr...

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10 Notre Dame Priests Object To Obama Invite

AP | KEN KUSMER | Posted 05.09.2009 | Politics

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Ten priests from the order that founded the University of Notre Dame say the school risks its "true soul" and could distance ...

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