https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/01/10/anatomy-of-a-presidential-decision/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:52:09 -0400<![CDATA[For the last year or so, the Catholic church and other organizations, faith-based and secular in their missions, have been battling with the Obama government over its mandate requiring that they pay for abortifacient drugs through their employee insurance plans. The Obama government has met them in court and, other than one meeting with Catholic leadership at the beginning of the fight, told them to talk to its hand. It has not listened to their objections, except to very narrowly allow that actual church staff are exempt. Catholic hospitals must comply. Christian-owned businesses have also had to go to court against the mandate, with varying rates of success. Domino&#8217;s Pizza has won so far, as has Tyndale House publishing, but Hobby Lobby has lost. Much time, effort and expense has gone into these battles, on the part of the government and the groups seeking to undo the mandate.]]>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:47:23 -0500<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2013/01/10/anatomy-of-a-presidential-decision-n175907