social conservatives
Religious liberty: A US birthright for conservatives and progressives alike
By Jacob Lupfer — June 29, 2018
(RNS) — Religious conservatives need to realize that they are not the only ones who believe religious freedom is a sacred right. And progressives, whether religious or not, should not dismiss the entire concept.
Is Trump’s Supreme Court nominee an abortion foe’s dream – or nightmare?
By David Gibson — March 29, 2017
(RNS) Neil Gorsuch was expected to fulfill the president’s promise to name a justice who would overturn Roe v. Wade. But after Gorsuch’s Senate testimony, some abortion foes are worried.
Trump’s missing agenda in Congress speech? Moral issues
By David Gibson — March 1, 2017
(RNS) He won praise from pundits and the public for appearing 'presidential' in his first address to Congress. But a few religious conservatives are upset that Trump ignored their concerns.
‘Destroy’ the Johnson Amendment? Trump’s rhetoric meets reality (ANALYSIS)
By David Gibson — February 17, 2017
(RNS) The president has vowed to gut the law barring clergy and churches from politicking without risking their tax-exempt status. But his promise may be more symbol than substance.
Trump’s secretary of state pick may anger social conservatives
By David Gibson — December 13, 2016
(RNS) Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson helped convince the Boy Scouts to admit gay youths and the oil giant contributes to Planned Parenthood.
Clinton probably won’t court evangelicals. Here’s why she should
By Jacob Lupfer — July 29, 2016
(RNS) Politically, she has little to gain and a great deal to lose. But from the standpoint of democratic discourse, the time may be ripe to challenge evangelicals’ loyalty to Republican politicians.
Is David French the social conservative savior of 2016?
By David Gibson — June 2, 2016
(RNS) Or would a third-party run by the National Review columnist just be a way for true believers to avoid a hard moral choice -- and wind up hurting the movement?
Conservative culture warrior Robert George ‘out of danger’ after health crisis
By David Gibson — December 10, 2015
(RNS) Prayers and good wishes have been circulating on social media as word spread that the Princeton professor suffered an aortic dissection, which can be fatal.
5 questions Iowa Faith & Freedom forum will answer
By Jason Noble — September 18, 2015
DES MOINES, Iowa —The candidates must establish their conservative credentials by voicing opposition to legal abortion, give a “full-throated” endorsement of one-man, one-woman marriage and condemn the U.S Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage.
GOP abandons anti-abortion bill, angering religious conservatives on Roe anniversary
By David Gibson — January 22, 2015
(RNS) The sudden reversal stunned abortion foes who had expected to celebrate House passage of the bill as they gathered for their annual demonstration against the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling by the Supreme Court legalizing abortion.
Why Chris Christie and Jeb Bush were snubbed by social conservative leaders
By David Gibson — September 29, 2014
(RNS) Their absence at the Values Voter Summit could hurt the New Jersey governor and the brother of the former president with conservative Christians who are key to winning the GOP presidential primaries.
Republicans woo evangelical base in bid to recapture the Senate
By David Gibson — June 27, 2014
(RNS) The new GOPfaith.com aims to mobilize 100,000 faith-based voters -- especially conservative Christians -- to help the party take control of the Senate in this year's midterm elections.
Religious groups react to Supreme Court health care ruling
By David Gibson — June 28, 2012
(RNS) Religious groups and social conservatives are reacting to the Supreme Court's historic ruling that largely upholds the Obama health care reform law. RNS will provide live updates throughout the day.
Federal appeals court rules against gay marriage ban
By David Gibson — May 31, 2012
(RNS) A federal appeals court in Boston has ruled the federal Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, setting up a potential showdown over same-sex marriage in the Supreme Court and providing another culture war issue for the already contentious presidential campaign. By David Gibson.
Rick Santorum defends views on Obama’s theology
By Tracy Gordon — February 21, 2012
WASHINGTON (RNS) Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum, leading the GOP field in national polls, is defending his views questioning prenatal testing and President Obama's "theology." By Susan Page.
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