Politics

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Why They Call Us

When we talk about abortion in America, we must talk about the suffering, shame, and guilt caused by the belief that it’s wrong to have a baby when you’re poor.
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Beyond Bans

Post-Dobbs bans and restrictions are not merely confusing, cruel, and unjust, but also a direct assault on the common good.
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Mark Shields & Commonweal

The late Mark Shields was the first honoree of Commonweal’s Catholic in the Public Square award, and a stalwart supporter of the magazine.
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