Democrats' challenge is not a lack of religion, but verbalizing just how religion motivates our governing philosophy and proving — with deeds rather than words — that we mean what we say. (more…) Read more

Change is never easy, and Will Roger’s famous description of his Party has definitely continued to apply during the last few years. Nevertheless, there is one area where it seems Democrats are starting to come together and get organized.  In the last few months, Democrats have finally starting to embrace the power and potential inherent in the concept of “the common good.”  The road to this point has not been a particularly smooth one.  Early on, a number of the... Read more

Anyone interested in learning more about the relationship between Catholics and the Democratic Party (past and present) should check out Professor John McGreevy's illuminating article in Commonweal — "Shifting Allegiances." (more…) Read more