Jens Manuel Krogstad of the Pew Research Center, in his work studying Latino demographics and politics, noted that Latinos do not identify as strongly with either the Democratic or Republican parties as do other Americans.
Did Latinos affect politics or the other way around? Forum seeks clues
Michigan bishops say ‘extreme’ ballot measure on abortion goes beyond Roe
Proposal 3, also known as the “Reproductive Freedom for All” amendment, would amend the state’s constitution to remove virtually all restrictions on abortion in the state and eliminate a host of other pro-life laws.
Greg Erlandson: Finding common ground on the abortion battlefield
The divide that separates pro-life and pro-choice advocates seems to have gotten deeper and wider since the Supreme Court’s stunning reversal of 50 years of precedent and two key decisions legalizing abortion.
Salvadoran bishops urge peace and democracy, not violence, before elections
El Salvador’s bishops called on citizens to show the best Salvadoran society is known for not the rancor and violence shown during political campaign period.
Panel: Amid election angst, Christians can vote, log off, and be quiet
Panelists offered practical tips for anxious voters and what to do if the outcome takes a while to resolve, while also looking at what people can do to move forward, particularly if the outcome isn’t what they had hoped for.
Nigerian bishops urge voters to reflect, pray ahead of country’s elections
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops called on voters to prepare to cast their ballots in upcoming elections by reflecting, fasting and praying on how best the country’s future can be served.
Voters in two states OK anti-abortion measures, but Oregon funding stays
An Oregon measure that would have banned state funding for elective and late-term abortions was defeated by voters Nov. 6, while an amendment to the West Virginia constitution stating that women do not have a right to an abortion was passed by a narrow margin.
Voters organize around local concerns as 2018 election approaches
With widespread interest in this fall’s congressional and state legislative elections, local congregations and grass-roots organizations are moving beyond traditional voter registration campaigns to engage voters in the electoral process.