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Election 2016
I acknowledge my disappointment
By
Mariam Williams
Nov 14, 2016
Catholic scholars react to Trump's election
By
Michael Sean Winters
Nov 09, 2016
The disaster that we chose
By
Michael Sean Winters
Nov 09, 2016
White Catholics going for Trump
By
Thomas Reese
Nov 08, 2016
Fr. Frank Pavone uses aborted fetus in message for Election Day
By
Brian Roewe
Nov 08, 2016
What does it mean for governance to have an issue-free election?
By
Michael Sean Winters
Nov 08, 2016
Theology of a taco truck
By
Rose Pacatte
Nov 07, 2016
US election's very essence was indecency
By
Joan Chittister
Nov 07, 2016
The choice: America at the fork in the road
By
Michael Sean Winters
Nov 07, 2016
Our hurting world needs saints
By
Tony Magliano
Nov 07, 2016
Why do we Americans think business is good training for government?
By
Michael Sean Winters
Nov 04, 2016
Planks in our own eyes
By
Brian Harper
Nov 03, 2016
The election: Who are you betting on?
By
Phyllis Zagano
Nov 02, 2016
Panel discusses impact of new 'immigrant church' on Catholic vote
By
Tom Roberts
Nov 01, 2016
Hillary Clinton wants to be president, not your mother
By
Jamie Manson
Nov 01, 2016
Final thoughts before the November 8 election
By
Pat Perriello
Oct 28, 2016
Some Catholics say it's time to end the Al Smith Dinner
By
David Gibson
,
Religion News Service
Oct 27, 2016
White Catholic women dump Trump
By
Thomas Reese
Oct 27, 2016
Catholic women tell candidates: 'Family values' not just a buzzword
By
Brian Roewe
Oct 26, 2016
America, divided on values, seeks authoritarian leader
By
Thomas Reese
Oct 25, 2016
'Toxic' 2016 election exhumes national divides
By
NCR Staff
Oct 25, 2016
Updating the race for control of the Senate
By
Michael Sean Winters
Oct 25, 2016
I felt sorry for Cardinal Dolan at the Al Smith dinner
By
Maureen Fiedler
Oct 24, 2016
I won't go to the polls for a president this year, despite precious right
By
Melissa Musick Nussbaum
Oct 22, 2016
Trump draws boos at Catholic charity event
By
William Cummings
,
USA Today
,
Religion News Service
Oct 21, 2016
Trump, the boor, ruins the Al Smith dinner
By
Michael Sean Winters
Oct 21, 2016
Churches and political parties are in the same pickle
By
Thomas Reese
Oct 21, 2016
Clinton, Trump spar over abortion issue as final debate opens
By
Kurt Jensen
,
Catholic News Service
Oct 20, 2016
Trump's meltdown in the third debate
By
Michael Sean Winters
Oct 20, 2016
Election poses questions of conscience
By
Mike Jordan Laskey
Oct 20, 2016
Has this election cycle lost its moral compass?
By
Phyllis Zagano
Oct 19, 2016
Mr. Trump and Archbishop Kurtz
By
Michael Sean Winters
Oct 19, 2016
Why the Christian right still supports Trump
By
David Gushee
,
Religion News Service
Oct 18, 2016
Can moderator Chris Wallace make sense of nonsense in third debate?
By
Bill Mitchell
Oct 18, 2016
Trump's lead among white males raises concern
By
Mariam Williams
Oct 17, 2016
In case you missed it, Ken Bone's question raised legit concerns about energy
By
Brian Roewe
Oct 14, 2016
This election, white Catholics are riding a political rollercoaster
By
Thomas Reese
Oct 14, 2016
WikiLeaks hack exposes Clinton staff's past Catholic conversations
By
Julie Asher
,
Catholic News Service
Oct 13, 2016
The state of the race
By
Michael Sean Winters
Oct 11, 2016
Civility loses second debate, says NCR panel of millennial Catholic women
By
NCR Staff
Oct 10, 2016
Trump's letter to Catholics
By
Maureen Fiedler
Oct 10, 2016
The ugliest debate ever
By
Michael Sean Winters
Oct 10, 2016
This election, vote with a Christian conscience
By
Tony Magliano
Oct 10, 2016
Trump's pledge to Catholics: 'I'll be there for you'
By
Brian Roewe
Oct 07, 2016
With Kaine and Pence, religion finally takes center stage in Election 2016
By
Lauren Markoe
,
Religion News Service
Oct 05, 2016
Experts on last night's veep debate
By
Michael Sean Winters
Oct 05, 2016
Tonight's veep debate
By
Michael Sean Winters
Oct 04, 2016
A divided nation watches the debate
By
Pat Perriello
Oct 03, 2016
Checking in with the third parties
By
Michael Sean Winters
Sep 30, 2016
Politics used to be fun. Now, it is depressing
By
Thomas Reese
Sep 30, 2016
Trump, Clinton to trade jokes instead of barbs at Al Smith dinner
By
David Gibson
,
Religion News Service
Sep 29, 2016
After the first debate, what's next?
By
Michael Sean Winters
Sep 28, 2016
Candidates, party platforms differ on need for climate change action
By
Dennis Sadowski
,
Catholic News Service
Sep 27, 2016
First presidential debate didn't move NCR panel of Latino Catholics
By
NCR Staff
Sep 27, 2016
How Lester Holt's limitations as enforcer and fact-checker triggered his success as moderator
By
Bill Mitchell
Sep 27, 2016
Trump slips on his own ego in first debate
By
Michael Sean Winters
Sep 27, 2016
Tonight's debate: Why it matters at both the micro and macro level
By
Michael Sean Winters
Sep 26, 2016
Clinton's dreadful campaign
By
Michael Sean Winters
Sep 23, 2016
Group of Catholic advisers signs on with Trump
By
Tom Roberts
Sep 22, 2016
Hillary Clinton, the media and the common good
By
Christine Schenk
Sep 22, 2016
Who will win the U.S. vice presidential election?
By
Phyllis Zagano
Sep 21, 2016
Do Democrats have a shot at taking Congress?
By
Michael Sean Winters
Sep 17, 2016
Georgetown panel analyzes anger within 2016 presidential election
By
Tom Roberts
Sep 16, 2016
Poll: Jewish voters support Clinton over Trump by 3-1 ratio
By
Lauren Markoe
,
Religion News Service
Sep 15, 2016
US bishops squelch Tim Kaine's hopes that church may embrace same-sex marriage
By
Brian Roewe
Sep 14, 2016
Where does presidential race stand, post-Labor Day?
By
Pat Perriello
Sep 12, 2016
The post-forum fun house
By
Michael Sean Winters
Sep 09, 2016
Jobs, economics and politics
By
Thomas Reese
Sep 09, 2016
Catholic voters finally in the spotlight
By
Thomas Reese
Sep 02, 2016
Poverty solutions almost absent as a presidential campaign issue
By
Dennis Sadowski
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 30, 2016
Catholic communities nationwide organize activities to battle racism
By
Rhina Guidos
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 26, 2016
Violent summer pushes US to once again deal with racism
By
Rhina Guidos
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 26, 2016
Spiritually motivated: How Tim Kaine navigates his faith and politics
By
Brian Roewe
Aug 25, 2016
Republicans, Democrats alike still level threats at Iran
By
Stephen Zunes
Aug 15, 2016
The presidential election has already been decided
By
Mario T. García
Aug 12, 2016
Khans blame Donald Trump for growing intolerance toward Muslims
By
Susan Page
,
USA Today
Aug 10, 2016
On abortion, Tim Kaine is a bridge to Hillary Clinton's past
By
Trevin Wax
Aug 09, 2016
Election issues, not candidates, mentioned more at Mass, poll finds
By
Rhina Guidos
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 08, 2016
Catholic sisters call for civility in presidential race
By
Catholic News Service
Aug 05, 2016
Voter registration on faith groups' to-do lists
By
Adelle M. Banks
,
Religion News Service
Aug 04, 2016
Knights of Columbus leader: Catholics cannot vote for abortion advocates
By
David Gibson
,
Religion News Service
Aug 02, 2016
Two conventions, two nominees, and a whole new culture war
By
David Gibson
,
Religion News Service
Aug 01, 2016
Can Clinton-Kaine bring Catholic voters back to the Democrats?
By
David Gibson
,
Religion News Service
Jul 29, 2016
God, Country and Hillary
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jul 29, 2016
Religion playing a large part in 2016 election
By
Thomas Reese
Jul 29, 2016
In DNC invocation, Jesuit priest asks God to keep nation 'free of hatred, violence'
By
Matthew Gambino
,
Catholic News Service
Jul 28, 2016
The divided soul of the Democratic Party
By
David Gibson
,
Religion News Service
Jul 28, 2016
Give Hillary my best
By
Colman McCarthy
Jul 28, 2016
An open letter to Catholic voters
By
Jocelyn A. Sideco
Jul 27, 2016
A Catholic role in healing US culture
By
NCR Editorial Staff
Jul 27, 2016
Clinton's Catholic VP pick faces criticism for stand on abortion
By
Colleen Dulle
,
Catholic News Service
Jul 26, 2016
Can Hillary Clinton finally close the 'God gap'?
By
David Gibson
,
Religion News Service
Jul 26, 2016
An abundant worldview leads to shared prosperity
By
Richard Trumka
Jul 26, 2016
The 2016 Catholic vote
By
Brian Roewe
Jul 25, 2016
Democrats' abortion plank misconstrues will, beliefs of most Americans
By
Steven A. Krueger
Jul 25, 2016
Gathering discusses Americans' lost confidence
By
Tom Roberts
Jul 25, 2016
5 faith facts about Dem. VP pick Tim Kaine, a Jesuit-educated Catholic
By
Kimberly Winston
,
Religion News Service
Jul 22, 2016
The End of White Christian America
By
Maureen Fiedler
Jul 22, 2016
Republican platform: Government is still the problem
By
Thomas Reese
Jul 22, 2016
Night three at the GOP convention
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jul 21, 2016
The second night at the GOP convention
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jul 20, 2016
Priest's prayer reminds GOP convention of importance of all human life
By
Dennis Sadowski
,
Catholic News Service
Jul 19, 2016
The first night at the GOP convention
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jul 19, 2016
E.J. Dionne on how Clinton should approach 2016 election
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jul 18, 2016
Four questions in Cleveland
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jul 17, 2016
5 faith facts on Mike Pence: A 'born-again, evangelical Catholic'
By
Emily McFarlan Miller
,
Kimberly Winston
,
Religion News Service
Jul 15, 2016
We live in an age of trumpery
By
Alex Mikulich
Jul 15, 2016
Terror, Trump and the polls
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jul 15, 2016
Pew: Hispanic Catholics largely favor Clinton; white Catholics split but lean Trump
By
Brian Roewe
Jul 14, 2016
White evangelicals overwhelmingly back Trump, survey says
By
Lauren Markoe
,
Religion News Service
Jul 14, 2016
Political extremism on the left: Democrats and abortion
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jul 14, 2016
'Circling the City with Love' campaign aims to bridge cultural divides
By
Christine Schenk
Jul 14, 2016
Clinton on the Trans-Pacific Partnership: Is she committed to a new trade paradigm?
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jul 13, 2016
A limited defense of Hillary Clinton
By
Pat Perriello
Jul 12, 2016
Democratic platform is progressive wish list
By
Thomas Reese
Jul 08, 2016
What some important Republicans have to say about Donald Trump
By
Pat Perriello
Jul 06, 2016
Who will be Trump's running mate?
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jul 05, 2016
Unification or separation? Questions of church and state
By
Phyllis Zagano
Jun 29, 2016
Violence and hate require the response of a real pastor
By
Pat Perriello
Jun 28, 2016
DAPA and Brexit: Is the Left up to the challenge?
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jun 24, 2016
Can Trump win?
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jun 21, 2016
The speech Clinton must give
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jun 16, 2016
Now is the time to start a carbon tax
By
Thomas Reese
Jun 10, 2016
Amelia Marie takes center stage in Austria
By
Pat Perriello
Jun 09, 2016
Will this year see a political realignment?
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jun 09, 2016
The November election takes shape
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jun 08, 2016
Lessons and depression from the primary elections
By
Thomas Reese
Jun 03, 2016
Donald Trump's lies
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jun 01, 2016
Silent approval won't move the church forward on women deacons
By
Pat Perriello
May 24, 2016
The role of the hierarchy in the 2016 election
By
Pat Perriello
May 19, 2016
Catholics need to take a hard look at Trump's rhetoric
By
Pat Perriello
May 13, 2016
Playing the (Catholic) woman card
By
Phyllis Zagano
May 04, 2016
The American bathroom wars
By
Phyllis Zagano
Apr 20, 2016
Will the American people elect Donald Trump?
By
Pat Perriello
Mar 21, 2016
Trump's 'losers' are often winners in God's eyes
By
Christine Schenk
Mar 17, 2016
What's so wrong with a brokered convention?
By
Pat Perriello
Mar 10, 2016
Truth or consequences
By
Phyllis Zagano
Mar 09, 2016
Republicans have themselves to blame for Donald Trump
By
Mario T. García
Mar 08, 2016
Dear Catholics: Stop Trump, says National Review appeal
By
Cathy Lynn Grossman
,
Religion News Service
Mar 08, 2016
On the Middle East, Trump sounds like a statesman
By
Drew Christiansen
,
Ra'fat Al-Dajani
Mar 07, 2016
Leaders should condemn ugly moments like Trump rally violence in Ky.
By
Mariam Williams
Mar 07, 2016
Notre Dame rebukes ugly politics, gives award to Biden and Boehner
By
David Gibson
,
Religion News Service
Mar 07, 2016
The Laetare Award: Dismantling the architecture of the culture warrior church
By
Michael Sean Winters
Mar 05, 2016
Editorial: Return our country to its moorings
By
NCR Editorial Staff
Mar 05, 2016
Bernie Sanders' message to evangelicals
By
Mary Ann McGivern
Mar 04, 2016
Political parties: Chaos and gridlock
By
Thomas Reese
Mar 04, 2016
Super Tuesday Analysis
By
Michael Sean Winters
Mar 02, 2016
It's Super Tuesday. Do you know what role religion will play?
By
Emily McFarlan Miller
,
Religion News Service
Mar 01, 2016
Trump's wall and the challenge of vulnerability
By
Patrick Manning
Mar 01, 2016
When my friend gave up politics for Lent
By
Mike Jordan Laskey
Feb 25, 2016
Bishop and nun blast Trump for using faith as a 'ploy to grab votes'
By
David Gibson
,
Religion News Service
Feb 24, 2016
Why Christian Republicans insist Donald Trump is a good Christian
By
Daniel Petri
,
Kasey Petri
Feb 24, 2016
The pope and the Donald: a recap of the border wall row
By
NCR Staff
Feb 18, 2016
Primary alert! 5 faith facts about South Carolina and Nevada
By
Cathy Lynn Grossman
,
Religion News Service
Feb 18, 2016
Who is coming out of New Hampshire strong?
By
Pat Perriello
Feb 11, 2016
Yes, Catholics may vote for Bernie Sanders
By
Charles C. Camosy
,
Religion News Service
Feb 09, 2016
Election 2016: the issues in focus
By
Michael Sean Winters
Feb 08, 2016
Pandering and preaching on the campaign trail
By
Colman McCarthy
Feb 06, 2016
Americans’ views on Islam, Muslims divide by party lines
By
Cathy Lynn Grossman
,
Religion News Service
Feb 05, 2016
The Catholic vote in 2016
By
Thomas Reese
Feb 05, 2016
Is the anger of the electorate justified?
By
Pat Perriello
Feb 03, 2016
Voters warm to candidates who are not religious
By
Cathy Lynn Grossman
,
Religion News Service
Jan 27, 2016
How the presidential candidates' extreme abortion positions distort a growing consensus
By
Charles C. Camosy
,
Religion News Service
Jan 26, 2016
Immigration is a moral issue, not just an election topic
By
Mario T. García
Jan 22, 2016
The State of the Union
By
Maureen Fiedler
Jan 20, 2016
'Believe whatever you want,' Rubio tells athiest
By
Mackenzie Ryan
,
USA Today Network
Jan 20, 2016
Sarah Palin Endorses Trump, You Betcha!
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jan 20, 2016
Hillary Clinton's strident opposition to the International Criminal Court
By
Stephen Zunes
Jan 18, 2016
Last Night's Democratic Debate
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jan 18, 2016
Editorial: The gulf between Francis and Trump
By
NCR Editorial Staff
Jan 16, 2016
Mexican standoff
By
Phyllis Zagano
Jan 13, 2016
In final State of the Union address, Obama strikes note of hope
By
Vinnie Rotondaro
Jan 13, 2016
Despite hurdles, Hillary Clinton may be unbeatable
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jan 05, 2016
Looking Ahead to 2016: Politics
By
Michael Sean Winters
Dec 28, 2015
Last Night's GOP Debate
By
Michael Sean Winters
Dec 16, 2015
Placing your bets on the island of misfit toys
By
Michael Sean Winters
Dec 09, 2015
Addressing the question of the 'Catholic vote'
By
Vinnie Rotondaro
Nov 20, 2015
'Faithful Citizenship,' what next?
By
Thomas Reese
Nov 20, 2015
Growing 'nones' present a puzzle for political parties
By
Lauren Markoe
,
Religion News Service
Nov 05, 2015
Last Night's CNBC GOP Debate
By
Michael Sean Winters
Oct 29, 2015
Who will be the Republican presidential nominee?
By
Pat Perriello
Oct 28, 2015
Republicans hope to find ‘missing’ evangelical voters
By
David Jackson
,
USA Today
Oct 20, 2015