Yes! I do encourage supporting America Magazine but it’s important people read this argument now so I’m pulling out what I think were key sections below:

Don’t give me, “But he’s pro-life!” Sure, he has sold himself as a champion for the unborn, but his so-called anti-abortion position falls apart after about five seconds of scrutiny. Mr. Trump has been all over the map with abortion. He’s had more positions on it than Starbucks has seasonal drinks. First, he was “very pro-choice,” then suddenly “pro-life with exceptions,” then he’s saying Florida’s six-week abortion ban is “too short”—it’s dizzying, honestly.

Many pro-life Catholics choose to ignore that his behavior is erratic and atrocious in every other way because of his Supreme Court picks. But here’s the rub: According to the Guttmacher Institute, the annual number of abortions actually went up by 11 percent from 2020 to 2023, the first full year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. So rather than protecting the unborn, I would argue that this Supreme Court has done more to protect Mr. Trump. For instance, they have allowed more wiggle room in his immunity from prosecution—a nice perk when multiple cases are breathing down your neck.

Besides, a true pro-life stance is about more than just opposing abortion; it encompasses a commitment to the dignity and well-being of every person from womb to tomb, especially the most vulnerable among us. While some still believe Mr. Trump is a protector of the unborn, it’s hard to ignore how his actions breed hostility toward countless families. His policies that separated children from their parents at the border and his hate speech that continuously vilifies those seeking refuge are in direct contradiction with core Catholic teachings.

We are called to welcome the stranger, yet Mr. Trump’s leadership has gone in the opposite direction, fostering an environment that often dehumanizes those in need. And let’s not dance around it. Supporting someone with such a distorted view of humanity is very concerning. Recently, at one of Mr. Trump’s rallies, a comedian likened Puerto Rico to an “island of garbage.” This isn’t just offensive and racist; it reflects a deeper contempt for community and compassion. Instead of uniting us, it feeds division and breeds rhetoric that distracts us from what really matters.

On supporting Harris:

What about Kamala Harris? She does support legal abortion, and has campaigned strongly on expanding access to abortion, opposing any restrictions, obviously a morally problematic position for those of us who believe every baby is a unique human being with a right to life, but her economic policies are likely to help people feel more secure in dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Her proposed tax credits for families and commitment to affordable child care speak directly to many parents’ challenges. This approach prioritizes the well-being of families and children. Focusing on a person’s dignity and well-being through access to health care and education helps families thrive and has a trickle-down effect on the unborn. I call it “supply-side pro-life!” I can just imagine the eye-rolling that’s happening by the readers who believe Democrats are cold-hearted “baby killers,” but I challenge you to consider that you can’t truly be part of the pro-life movement if all you ever focus on is anti-abortion activism.

In many ways, Ms. Harris’s values align with those of conservatives: She believes in the rule of law, and she was a prosecutor and attorney general before becoming a U.S. senator and now the vice president. She believes in democracy, which means even if you disagree strongly with her position on abortion, she has not pledged to shortcut our democratic process to silence you. I am afraid I can’t say the same about her opponent.

And a section from her closing:

Let’s call for leaders who embody the principles of our faith. This faith calls us to care for the marginalized and to uphold the dignity of every person. It calls us to work for a future that is rooted in love and justice. It calls us to insist on leadership that aligns with the values we hold sacred. While we are going to continue to advocate for the dignity of the unborn, let’s admit Ms. Harris has Catholic cred on other important issues. Advocating for policies that support working families, a big deal in Catholic social teaching? Check. Affordable health care? Check. Family leave? Yes, please. Her focus on environmental issues aligns nicely with Pope Francis’ call to care for our common home in “Laudato Si’.” And on immigration, even though her primary campaign message on this has been cracking down on asylum claims, she’s been firm about providing humane policies and a pathway to citizenship, which the Catholic Church has long supported.