I have been a Hillary observer for most of her political life, and I cannot explain the measure of hatred some people have for her. Fifty years from now, her story will still fascinate. Scholars will have examined all the accusations to sort out truth from fiction and outright slander. I am sure they will note one thing: the Right defamed her long enough and loud enough so that people who should have known better believed the baloney.

She is making a realistic stand in a pluralistic world. Since Roe, Catholics have tried the way of political power, hoping against hope to find salvation in Republican candidates who make promises they won't keep. Give it up and turn to the more realistic stand of moral persuasion.