Distinctly Catholic

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

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by Michael Sean Winters

Feb 25, 2020

A twice-weekly roundup of political news and commentary: On Mardi Gras, you can celebrate or watch the last Democratic debate before Super Tuesday; U.K. using non-British companies still; nonprofit hospitals.

Can anyone beat Trump?

by Michael Sean Winters

Feb 24, 2020

Distinctly Catholic: If the economy keeps up and people still believe it's President Donald Trump's doing, no one can beat him in November.

Bloomberg bombs, Warren starts uniting: highlights from the Nevada debate

by Michael Sean Winters

Feb 21, 2020

Distinctly Catholic: Watching the Nevada debates, it's clear that Democrats need a candidate with vision, someone who will frame the election as a choice between two futures — not simply be "not Trump."

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by Michael Sean Winters

Feb 20, 2020

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Advice on defending democracy; popular progressive policies; "moderate" Democrats' bad ideas; the failure of the nuclear family.

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Can anyone beat Trump?

Bloomberg bombs, Warren starts uniting: highlights from the Nevada debate

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We need to say 'no' to the dominance of money in politics, philanthropy, culture

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Buying the nomination is exactly what Bloomberg is trying to do

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'Querida Amazonia' shows how Francis is looking for deeper change

NH primary clarified the Democratic race, but contest is still fluid

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Democrats' Friday debate may not sway many New Hampshire voters

Amid Trump's shameful address and breakfast remarks, Romney restores some faith

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No one candidate truly won the Iowa caucuses

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Ivereigh's 'Wounded Shepherd' documents Francis' first seven years with clarity, color, skill

Here are the most interesting questions so far in impeachment trial

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'Never again' rings hollow amid today's anti-Semitism

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As new Philadelphia archbishop, Perez could be a strong legacy for Pope Francis

Do the religious beliefs of Trump's attorneys in the impeachment trial matter?

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