Distinctly Catholic

Michael Sean Winters analyzes the worlds of religion and politics and the always fascinating estuary where the two collide.

Links for 9/24/20

by Michael Sean Winters

Sep 24, 2020

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: KGB-quality disinformation; National Catholic Register buries the lede; culture warrior Cordileone; pitfalls of "naked ballots"; GOP somersaults.

The American flag flies at half staff outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington Sept. 18 following the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (CNS/Reuters/Al Drago)

How will Ginsburg's death affect the election?

by Michael Sean Winters

Sep 23, 2020

Distinctly Catholic: The short answer is that the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg helps President Donald Trump in the election. But it is not clear if that help will be significant or not.

Links for 9/22/20

by Michael Sean Winters

Sep 22, 2020

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Webinar today on Republican efforts to motivate Catholics; Biden is underperforming Clinton among Latino voters; Democrats for Life and common sense.

Drone footage shows the plaza of San Francisco's Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption with five Masses being celebrated simultaneously Aug. 15. (CNS/Archdiocese of San Francisco/Dennis Callahan)

What does it say about Catholics that Trump thinks they're key to winning?

by Michael Sean Winters

Sep 21, 2020

Distinctly Catholic: Why is it that poll after poll demonstrates that Catholics and other Christians who attend church more frequently are more likely to be conservative and Republican?

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Links for 9/24/20

How will Ginsburg's death affect the election?

Links for 9/22/20

What does it say about Catholics that Trump thinks they're key to winning?

Trump thinks his road to victory passes through the Catholic Church

Links for 9/17/20

Does Catholic political involvement contribute to sectarianism?

Links for 9/15/20

Don't let this be your last vote

This time Trump's lie will matter

Links 9/10/20

Spadaro describes Francis as a discerning pope, without preset program

Links for 9/8/20

Solidarity is key to organized labor and the revival of community

Our morally unserious president on display in Kenosha

Links for 9/3/20

Book offers voting Catholics alternative to bishops' 'Faithful Citizenship'

Links for 9/1/20

Closing the RNC, Trump bets big that voters won't trust their 'lyin' eyes'

Pence, McEnany and the Republicans' cotton candy convention

RNC night two makes Democrats' path clear: Focus on unnecessary COVID-19 deaths

First night of Republican convention marked by ambivalence, fear

Links for 8/25/20

At the Republican convention, look for Trump to play the bully

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