The Briefing 02-26-16

Middle ground eroding in abortion debate because it is morally untenableWashington Post (David Weakliem) — More people think abortion should always be legal. And more people think it should never be legal.

Biggest abortion case since Roe v. Wade set to appear before Supreme Court in MarchNew York Times (Erik Eckholm) — Supreme Court Abortion Case Seen as a Turning Point for Clinics

Church of England's precipitous decline in membership tied to underlying theological issuesThe Telegraph (John Bingham) — No growth for 30 years - Church of England predictsThe Telegraph (John Bingham) — Church of England’s centuries-old teaching on marriage 'up for discussion' to accommodate same-sex couples

Habits formed around smartphone use hinder our ability to communicate face-to-faceNew York Times (Roger Cohen) — Smartphone Era Politics