The Preservation of Marriage: A Battle Worth Fighting

NEWS ANALYSIS: As the Supreme Court and politicians weigh ‘marriage equality,’ Catholic Americans need to remind the nation why marriage can’t be redefined.

Why 'Roe v. Wade' (Bad As It Is) Isn’t the Real Problem

In an exclusive Register interview, March of Life co-founder Bill Devlin remembers its beginnings 40 years ago and the 'life principles' at the core of the fight against legal abortion.

Remembering Judge Bork (1927-2012)

COMMENTARY: An Ave Maria colleague recalls Robert Bork's impact in the classroom.

Marriage at Stake

COMMENTARY

Supreme Court Set to Hear Prop. 8 and DOMA Cases

Both sides in the struggle over the legal definition of marriage are enthusiastic about their courtroom prospects, but the high court could steer clear of passing definitive judgment on the issue.

Supreme Court to Hear Marriage Cases on DOMA, Prop 8

Supreme Court Directs Appeals Court to Address Challenge to HHS Mandate

The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals must examine the claim that mandated coverage of abortion-inducing drugs violates religious freedom, but ruling offers no assurance that justices will take up the case.

Archbishop Lori Discusses Presidential Debates, Polls and the Beatitudes

The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty talks about the spiritual and political challenges of the current election cycle.

Religious Liberty Takes Center Stage

COMMENTARY

Cautious Optimism After Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Hosanna Tabor Case

The government’s challenge to “ministerial exception” in 1st amendment case prompts skepticism from justices, Kagan included.

Red Mass Marks New Supreme Court Term; Key First Amendment Case Ahead

The Justice Department and EEOC challenge ‘ministerial exception.’

‘God’ Is Alive (in the Pledge of Allegiance)

Supreme Court turns down latest attempt to dereligionize American oath.

SCOTUS: Anti-Catholicism OK, Third Secret of Fatima, Waterboarding Debate, Black Elk, and much more!

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