Michael Sean Winters is the author of Left At the Altar: How Democrats Lost The Catholics And How Catholics Can Save The Democrats (Basic Books, 2008). His biography of the Rev. Jerry Falwell, God's Right Hand: How Jerry Falwell Made God a Republican and Baptized the American Right was published by Harper One in January 2012 to critical acclaim.
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Pillar: Shoot for the stars and land in the gutter
Distinctly Catholic: If you're OK with bullies who shout anti-gay slurs, you might appreciate The Pillar's recent articles that used data from a gay hookup app. If, like most decent people, you do not like bullies, you're probably disgusted.
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Links: 'Know Your Enemy,' billionaire bribes and 'Latin Mass Hysteria'
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Florida governor called a "sellout"; David Gibson on the "hysteria" that followed Pope Francis' decision to reintroduce restrictions on the Tridentine rite.
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Prosecution of Cardinal Becciu shows Francis' reforms will be hard to reverse
Distinctly Catholic: Pope Francis' determination to reform the Curia is showing signs of success. And every cardinal has gotten the message: Being a cardinal will not protect you from the consequences of your own actions.
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Links: Race in schools; China's map complaint; Republicans vs. public health
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Moderate voters' alarm about school curriculum on race; Facebook partners with religious groups; GOP bills seek to limit public health measures.
