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Save to My PortfolioDemocratic Nod in Barack Obama’s Reach

William A. Galston, May 07, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Democratic Nod in Barack Obama’s ReachVoters in North Carolina and Indiana padded Barack Obama’s popular vote margin by more than 200,000. William Galston writes that continuing warning signs remain. Obama doesn't have a strong base among religious and more moderate voters. Plus, if nominated, he must reunite the party. Read More

U.S. Politics, Elections, Campaigns, Political Campaigns, Polling and Public Opinion

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Save to My PortfolioThe Catholic Vote in the 2008 Democratic Primary Campaign

William A. Galston, May 05, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The Catholic Vote in the 2008 Democratic Primary CampaignIn the 2008 Democratic nominating contest, Catholics have emerged as key members of Hillary Clinton’s base, says William Galston. Therefore, he says, if Barack Obama is the party's nominee, "he will have to work hard to improve his standing among white Catholics. If he does not, even states that Democrats count on—such as Pennsylvania—may be up for grabs this November.” Read More

U.S. Politics, Campaigns, Elections, Religion, Faith-based Initiatives

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Save to My PortfolioWright Defends Sermons as Debate Over Race Continues

Hugh B. Price, April 28, 2008, Newshour with Jim Lehrer

Wright Defends Sermons as Debate Over Race ContinuesSenior Fellow Hugh Price appeared on the Newshour with Jim Lehrer to discuss the impact of recent statements by Rev. Jeremiah Wright on the U.S. presidential race. Price contends that Senator Obama must stick to his message and challenge the media to cover his words and agenda, not Rev. Wright’s. Read More

U.S. Politics, Race, Religion, Elections, Media & Journalism

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Save to My PortfolioThe Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, April 07, 2008
Washington, DC

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Save to My PortfolioSouled Out

E.J. Dionne, Jr., March 01, 2008

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Save to My PortfolioThe Search for the Next Soccer Mom: Trends to Watch in 2008

Ruy Teixeira and Karlyn Bowman, February 28, 2008, Wall Street Journal

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Save to My PortfolioReligion and the Swing Vote

Monday, February 11, 2008
Washington, DC

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Save to My PortfolioSouled Out: Reclaiming Faith and Politics After the Religious Right

E.J. Dionne, Jr., January 22, 2008, Washingtonpost.com

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Save to My PortfolioDon’t Turn on Ethiopia

Vicki Huddleston and Tibor Nagy, November 15, 2007, The New York Times

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Save to My PortfolioA Faithful Case for Intervention: Our Common Responsibility to Protect Humanity and Prevent Atrocities

Elizabeth Ferris, September 2007, Pursuing the Common Good: Principle and Practice in U.S. Foreign Policy (Center for American Progress, 2007)

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Save to My PortfolioWhat Does America Owe Iraq?

Akbar Ahmed, Jean Bethke Elshtain and William A. Galston, September 07, 2007, Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

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Save to My PortfolioShared Sovereignty, Jerusalem and the War of Ideas

Hady Amr and Joel H. Samuels, July 21, 2007, Washingtonpost.com

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Save to My PortfolioRed and Blue Nation? Political Polarization in America

Thursday, March 29, 2007
Chestnut Hill, MA

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Save to My PortfolioThe U.S. Premiere of "Glories of Islamic Art"

Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Washington, DC

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Save to My PortfolioAmerican Politics and the Religious Divide

Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Washington, DC

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