Analysis: Leonard Leo, the chief adviser to Donald Trump on Supreme Court nominations, has emerged in recent years as a major player at the Catholic University of America, the nation's only Vatican-chartered university.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: A look at Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society, resetting the way we frame and discuss the abortion issue, how to conceptualize economic policy, and the upcoming European elections.
The Herald is the newest player in a web of connections between conservative Catholic media and wealthy donors, right-wing activists, high-ranking clergy and libertarian political players.
Distinctly Catholic: Despite what the influential Federalist Society would have you believe, the founding fathers may not have been neatly aligned with contemporary conservative political objectives.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Passing huge tax cuts for the wealthy; Confronting the climate emergency; Controversy surrounding a lecture against abortion; Suppressing poor minorities who vote for Democrats.
The "Authentic Reform" conference ended with a call for like-minded organizations to band together to force church leaders to act against sexually active clergy, and those who abuse minors.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Kavanaugh is slavishly pro-business; ill effects of cozying up to Russia; impressions vs. reality in support for Trump.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary:Humanae Vitae and the McCarrick scandal; a missed chance to subpoena Cardinal Dziwisz; Kiribati's present, Miami's future.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: What influence do the Koch Brothers buy; Asylum seekers' families separated; Democratic congressional candidates who will not support Nancy Pelosi; Happy birthday to Harry S. Truman
