Evangelicos: A Way Back for the GOP
Before Republicans can win evangélicos over, they have to know who they really are.
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U.S. Hispanics Are Becoming Less Catholic
The number of Hispanics who identify as Catholic in the U.S. have dropped four percent over the past four years, while Hispanic Protestants are on the rise.
Cardinal Dolan Reacts to the Pope’s Resignation
Pope Benedict XVI stepped down today in an announcement that surprised the Catholic world. There is no modern precedent for a papal resignation–the last pope to resign was Gregory XII in 1415. Pope “B16,” as he is affectionately …
Gay Controversies Tempered as National Prayer Breakfast Returns
President Obama will offer his first major remarks to America’s faith community since he announced his support for gay marriage last May
Religious Groups Remain Concerned About Contraception Mandate
Religious nonprofits won’t have to pay for contraception coverage under ObamaCare, but their employees must be offered the benefit, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Friday in a rule-making proposal.
At Inaugural Prayer Service, a Glimpse of the Pastor-in-Chief’s Vision
The Tuesday service reflected Obama’s call for a more inclusive America.
Hail to the Pooch: Bo the First Pup’s First Term
Forget President Obama — today America’s favorite and most adorable First Pup begins his second term as master of the White House. Bo, the First Family’s famed Portuguese water dog, began his top-canine career in 2009 as a …
The $50,000 Inauguration Hotel Suite
The nation spent $2 billion electing its president. But so far no one is willing to spend $50,000 to celebrate the victor.
Obama’s Re-Election Inspires Southern Secessionists
While there’s no chance that the spate of secessionist rhetoric will dissolve the union, there is a seamy aspect to the surge in petitions. Little concrete information is known about most of the signatories, and southern nationalists have rallied around the idea.
Ballot Initiatives Roundup: What Won and What Lost
We’ve followed top ballot measures around the country for the past two weeks–now the results are in. Here’s how things turned out on Election Night.
Ballot-Initiative Roundup: What States Are Voting On Today
Voters head to the polls today to pick the next president, but many Americans will be faced with a host of other weighty choices on their ballot.
Ballot Initiative of the Day: Will Voters Side with Gay Marriage for the First Time?
For the first time in American history, voters in three states are poised to legalize gay marriage via popular vote.
Ballot Initiative of the Day: Will Kentucky Make Hunting a Constitutional Right?
California banned hunting bears and bobcats with dogs in September, but Kentucky is taking no risks with its own hunting laws.