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The hidden religious divide erupting into politics
Politics

The “cradle” vs. “convert” fight comes to Washington.

By Katherine Kelaidis
The hidden religious divide erupting into politics
Politics

The “cradle” vs. “convert” fight comes to Washington.

By Katherine Kelaidis
The Supreme Court’s “Don’t Say Gay” argument went disastrously for public schoolsThe Supreme Court’s “Don’t Say Gay” argument went disastrously for public schools
Supreme Court

Many of the justices seemed eager to impose impossible burdens on schools.

By Ian Millhiser
American politics has poisoned how we think about the popeAmerican politics has poisoned how we think about the pope
Religion

Will the next pope be liberal or conservative? Neither.

By Christian Paz
Pope Francis is dead. The Church must now confront an uncomfortable truth.Pope Francis is dead. The Church must now confront an uncomfortable truth.
Religion

The political balancing act at the heart of the new conclave.

By Katherine Kelaidis

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