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Conscience rights for pharmacists upheld in Illinois ruling
An Illinois appeals court’s ruling on the conscience rights of pharmacists is being hailed as a victory for religious freedom... Read more
HHS mandate allows minors free contraception, sterilization
Minor children on their parents’ health care plans will have free coverage of sterilization and contraception, including abortion-causing drugs, under... Read more
Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate
Thousands of women across the country are leading grassroots efforts to make their voices heard in opposition to the federal... Read more
Tennessee Catholic groups sue over contraception mandate
The Diocese of Nashville and seven other Catholic entities in Tennessee filed suit Sept. 12 to block a government mandate... Read more
Hobby Lobby sues government over contraception mandate
Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., announced that it is filing a lawsuit against the federal government over... Read more
Democratic convention emphasizes economy, contraception mandate
Providing economic security for the middle class and access to free contraception as a key part of women’s health care... Read more
'Whole life' Catholic Democrat argues Obama is pro-life
A former congresswoman known for being a prominent pro-life Democrat has advised fellow party members to tell Catholics that President... Read more
Catholics for Choice argues religious freedom only applies to private actions
A dissenting Catholic group believes that the First Amendment protection of religious freedom applies to personal decisions but does not... Read more
Democratic platform includes free abortions, official 'gay marriage' support
For the first time in American history, a major U.S. political party has incorporated support for a redefinition of marriage... Read more
Obama's pitch to women misses important issues, Alvare says
A law professor at George Mason University believes that in the upcoming election women will focus on more than abortion... Read more
HHS revises mandate third time; foes say it misses the point
A slight revision of the federal contraception mandate offers some additional protection for certain religious employers but is not sufficient... Read more
Denver archbishop: city wrong to snub company in religious freedom fight
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila has criticized a Denver city councilwoman for withdrawing a proclamation that praised a Catholic-run company, after... Read more
Woman-friendly Catholic business sues over HHS mandate
A businesswoman who has filed the most recent lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate believes that the government must respect... Read more
Catholic-run business asks Obama to respect its faith
A spokesman for a Catholic family-owned business in Colorado is asking President Obama to respect his family’s faith after the... Read more
Peoria diocese challenges 'intrusive' HHS mandate exemption process
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria, Ill. on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the HHS mandate, charging that it requires an... Read more
Romney ad accuses Obama of 'war on religion'
The campaign of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has released an ad accusing President Obama of declaring “war on... Read more
Obama reaffirms support for HHS mandate, downplays controversy
President Barack Obama reaffirmed his support for mandatory contraception coverage in a Wednesday campaign stop in Denver, drawing criticism from... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo prods Congress to address contraception mandate
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston urged members of Congress to take swift action against the federal contraception mandate as... Read more
Contraception mandate takes effect for businesses without 'safe harbor'
Starting Aug. 1, the owners of many for-profit businesses are being forced to pick between violating their beliefs and paying... Read more
Catholic group seeks second injunction against contraception mandate
Lawyers representing a Catholic businessmen’s group are seeking a separate injunction against the HHS mandate in federal court on Wednesday,... Read more
