It has never happened before in the modern history of The Supreme Court. A draft of a court decision… leaked to a news organization and now very public… before the court takes the vote. This draft on the issue of abortion… suggests that the landmark 1973, Roe v. Wade decision could be overturned. Chief justice […]
The Daily Drum: Supreme Court Document Leak, Roe v. Wade Read More »
Most religious traditions follow a set of commandments, perhaps written down in a holy book. They differ in the particulars, but the sentiment can be boiled down to what’s called the “Golden Rule” — treat others as one would want to be treated. You don’t need to subscribe to any faith; just strive to live with honor
Following the ‘Golden Rule’ is proving a political impossibility Read More »
In a recent phone conversation — a catch-up during COVID isolation — a longtime friend talked of a memory that seemed especially relevant these days. A fellow cradle Catholic, whom I met at a Catholic university, she recalled how startled she was on entering my childhood parish for my decades-ago wedding and finding herself surrounded
Where faith divides: How do voters define justice in 2020? Read More »
OPINION — All eyes with be on North Carolina next year, when the Republican Party holds its 2020 convention in Charlotte to nominate President Donald Trump for a second term. In truth, though, the state has been the center of attention for a while because of actions of party members — and the gaze has
North Carolina’s Republican Party is having an identity crisis Read More »
On this edition of the Charlotte Talks local news roundup: The Huntersville education advisory commission recommends that the town operate its own charter school and split from CMS, a move that one CMS official says is “politically driven.” How likely is this outcome? Vice President Mike Pence was in the Queen City this week for an RNC Kickoff Meeting, as next
Every presidential election, one side or other has tried, mostly in vain, to make appointments to the Supreme Court a major issue. With the present court’s rulings on controversial issues announced to a divided country — to reactions of shock and celebration, depending on which side you’re on — 2016 may be different.
Roll Call Columnists on SCOTUS Abortion, McDonnell Decisions Read More »
About the only thing that’s certain about North Carolina’s crucial Senate race is that it’s close. Polls show a tight contest, with Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and her Republican opponent Thom Tillis exchanging slim leads. It’s not even clear what the November midterm will be about. Is it a nationalized election, with Hagan tied to
Obama visit adds heat to contentious and crucial North Carolina Senate race Read More »
During President Obama’s upcoming European trip, he’ll be engaging in important diplomatic and political discussions, including the Nuclear Security Summit, hosted by the Dutch government, and a U.S.-EU Summit in Brussels. But perhaps most anticipated by observers of church and state — and where the two intersect — will be the president’s planned March 27
The president and the pope: What will they talk about? Read More »
North Carolina GOP Gov. Pat McCrory hand carried chocolate-chip cookies to abortion bill protesters outside the Raleigh governor’s mansion in a let’s-make-up gesture. The surprised recipient said he told her, “‘These are for you. God bless you, God bless you, God bless you.’” The cookies were returned, and it wasn’t because he forgot the milk.
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory gives protesters cookies – seriously Read More »
Not to be outdone in the headlines by the Texas Wendy Davis vs. Rick Perry duel over an abortion bill or Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich signing a budget bill that includes funding cuts and restrictions to limit abortions, North Carolina is moving ahead with its own slate of abortion-related bills. Proponents say the measures
Abortion restrictions in North Carolina Senate bill set up political, moral standoff Read More »
