Obamacare
Here’s why the Little Sisters will lose (COMMENTARY)
By Mark Silk — November 10, 2015
(RNS) The Supreme Court will uphold the requirement that religious nonprofits sign a waiver to avoid paying for contraceptive services.
Supreme Court agrees to consider religious objection to Obamacare
By Reuters — November 6, 2015
Justices will consider cases filed by Roman Catholic groups including the Little Sisters of the Poor, an order of nuns that runs care homes for the elderly, and other Christian denominations.
Pope Francis visits US nuns involved in Obamacare contraception lawsuit
By Reuters — September 24, 2015
(Reuters) The pope made an unscheduled stop Wednesday to visit the Little Sisters of the Poor and show his support for the nuns' lawsuit against President Obama's health care law.
Wheaton drops student health insurance to avoid Obamacare contraception mandate
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — August 2, 2015
The 'evangelical Harvard' rejects any "accommodation" that would let insurers offer the coverage to students directly. Wheaton's lawyer said signing a letter citing religious beliefs to opt out of the coverage unacceptable.
Nuns lose latest court battle to avoid contraception mandate
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — July 14, 2015
(RNS) The Little Sisters of the Poor -- who have refused to comply with the Affordable Care Act contraception mandate -- lost their latest court case Tuesday (July 14).
Clue to gay marriage ruling was threaded in Obamacare opinion (ANALYSIS)
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 26, 2015
(RNS) The Supreme Court majority reasoned with concern for the real-world impact of dismantling the Affordable Care Act. That pragmatic approach also turned up in the long-awaited marriage ruling.
Following evangelicals, traditional Catholics create a health insurance alternative
By Lauren Markoe — October 3, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Given its standards for members' conduct, the group won't accept all Christians. And many who do qualify may not choose the plan as their exclusive means of paying for health care.
Missouri lawmaker, wife ask court for contraception insurance exclusion
By Jennifer S. Mann — September 9, 2014
ST. LOUIS (RNS) State Rep. Paul Wieland and his wife, Teresa, say the contraceptive benefit required by the Affordable Care Act violates their religious beliefs as Catholics and parents of three daughters.
Southern Baptists pray for ‘favorable’ Hobby Lobby ruling
By Adelle M. Banks — June 11, 2014
BALTIMORE (RNS) “God, we ask for a favorable, favorable ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States for the cause of religious liberty,” prayed the Rev. Ronnie Floyd, incoming president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Obamacare religious exemption hard to get
By Kathleen O'Brien — April 28, 2014
(RNS) Nestled in the fine print of the Affordable Care Act is a clause that allows people of certain religions to seek an exemption from the requirement to carry health insurance. But It’s not enough to disapprove of the law.
Religious groups play key role in Obamacare insurance sign-up
By Adelle M. Banks — March 20, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) As the national deadline for health insurance enrollment looms and with President Obama’s encouragement, organizations across a range of faiths are working to sign up uninsured Americans by the end of March.
What’s abortifacient? Disputes over birth control fuel Obamacare fight
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 28, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Religion, medicine and politics shape the way people define pregnancy and abortion -- key points in the battles over the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate.
COMMENTARY: The evangelical unease over contraception
By Jacob Lupfer — December 30, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Evangelical concerns about contraception are about much more than contraception, and the debate over birth control is a mere skirmish in a larger theological and ideological battle.
Supreme Court takes up contraceptive mandate, will rule on religious rights of corporations
By David Gibson — November 26, 2013
(RNS) The Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will decide whether for-profit businesses can be treated like religious entities.
Supreme Court poised to turn right in 2013 term
By Richard Wolf — October 3, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Conservative interest groups, perhaps seeing their best chance in years to advance their causes, have argued aggressively in their briefs to the court not only for favorable rulings but for overturning some of the court's time-honored precedents.
