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Cathy Lynn Grossman

Cathy Lynn Grossman is a senior national correspondent for Religion News Service, specializing in stories drawn from research and statistics on religion, spirituality and ethics, and manager for social media.

The hidden ethics battle in the Planned Parenthood fetal tissue scandal

In a flood of outrage over Planned Parenthood videos — executives caught talking callously about supplying fetal tissue for medical research — some key points have washed out of attention, ethics experts say.

5 faith facts about Gov. John Kasich: ‘God is with me wherever I happen to be’

Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich, a former altar boy who grew up to be a pro-life, pro-death penalty conservative, throws his hat in the 2016 presidential race on Tuesday (July 21).

Where’s the Bible in Harper Lee’s ‘Watchman’?

Harper Lee’s “new” book “Go Set a Watchman” is infused with religious life and Christian moral argument, from its title to its final words.

United Church of Christ to boycott Washington Redskins

The United Church of Christ, a progressive denomination, has called on its 1 million members to boycott Washington Redskins football games and merchandise until the team drops its controversial name and mascot.

5 faith facts about Jeb Bush: Catholicism ‘resonated with me’

Like his Republican brethren, Catholic convert Jeb Bush, 62, is chasing the white evangelical vote in the pre-primary heats of the 2016 presidential race.

Right-to-die act inspired by Brittany Maynard passes California Senate

Right-to-die legislation passed a milestone in California Thursday (June 4) when the state Senate approved a bill to legalize physician-assisted dying in a 23-14 vote.

5 faith facts about Sen. Lindsey Graham: religious right spear carrier

South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, whose hometown pastor gave the invocation at his presidential campaign announcement Monday (June 1), scores a perfect rating with the religious right.

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