POLITICS

Faith, Politics, and Abortion: Is Joe Biden a Real Catholic?

If the USCCB had their way, no Catholic would be qualified for political office.

Joe Biden delivers remarks during a DNC post election event at the Howard Theater in Washington, DC, USA, 10 November 2022.

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In 1960, as John F. Kennedy was running for president of the United States, a question of his faith became a major issue in the campaign.

Only one previous Catholic candidate had ever been nominated by a major party — Al Smith, a Democrat who lost badly to Herbert Hoover in 1928. Many protestant voters believed that Kennedy would be subject to the will of the Vatican and would serve the pope before he served the American people.

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Culture Feature

Busy Philipps and 9 Other Celebrities Who Are Open About Their Abortions

Nicki Minaj and Chelsea Handler are just a few of the others who have spoken out.

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Last year, actress Busy Phillipps revealed that she had an abortion at the age of 15.

"The statistic is one in four women will have an abortion before the age of 45," she said on her E! late night talk show. "That statistic sometimes surprises people, and maybe you're sitting there thinking, 'I don't know a woman who would have an abortion.' Well, you know me."

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CULTURE

Rush Limbaugh Is a 30-year Infection in American Media

His latest insanity involved claiming that the coronavirus is both "the common cold," and a bio-weapon designed by China.

Rush Limbaugh's life and controversy

There are few people in American media as reliably unhinged and distasteful as Rush Limbaugh.

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TV

How Jonathan Van Ness Can Save Us All: The History of HIV Representation in Media

Van Ness might be the ideal icon to openly speak about the reality of living with HIV/AIDS in 2019.

Jonathan Van Ness

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Our beloved Gay Jesus, Jonathan Van Ness, may actually save lives in coming years.

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MUSIC

Pop Stars Unite for Reproductive Rights: Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga Protest Abortion Bans

Nearly 140 musicians have joined a campaign in support of Planned Parenthood.

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Some of pop's brightest stars have come together in support of a new Planned Parenthood initiative called "Bans Off My Body."

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