Max Fisher: "The violence in Syria has worsened dramatically and consistently since August. Shadia's story, typical of late summer and early fall violence there, was documented in a report by Human Rights Watch, one of several human rights reports that tell many such stories from the government's crackdown against civilians, often whether they are protesters … Continue reading Syria's War Against Children
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HHS, Plan B & Scientism
Michael Sean Winters: "This is not science but scientism, the idea that philosophic questions of values, concern for the uniqueness of each individual and their familial and social circumstances, the ethical belief that there are things that can be done but which ought not to be done, all are swept away because some lab technician … Continue reading HHS, Plan B & Scientism
'Obamacare' to the rescue
Spike Dolomite Ward: "If you are fortunate enough to still be employed and have insurance through your employers, you may feel insulated from the sufferings of people like me right now. But things can change abruptly. If you still have a good job with insurance, that doesn't mean that you're better than me, more deserving … Continue reading 'Obamacare' to the rescue
Obama administration refuses to relax Plan B restrictions
Washington Post: "The Obama administration stunned women’s health advocates and abortion opponents alike Wednesday by rejecting a request to let anyone of any age buy the controversial morning-after pill Plan B directly off drugstore and supermarket shelves. For what the Food and Drug Administration thinks is the first time, the Department of Health and Human … Continue reading Obama administration refuses to relax Plan B restrictions
The Pope’s strong stance against the death penalty
Sister Helen Prejean: "Today, the Pope made one of his strongest statements in support of the elimination of the death penalty. He was addressing the members of the wonderful Catholic Sant’Egidio Community on the theme “No Justice Without Life”, when he said that he supports political actions around the world aimed at eliminating the death … Continue reading The Pope’s strong stance against the death penalty
No Retreat in the Fight Against AIDS
George W. Bush: "The creation of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis in 2002, and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) in 2003, tested the proposition that large-scale treatment, prevention and compassionate care could be done in nations with weak health systems. Some were skeptical, particularly about the possibility of … Continue reading No Retreat in the Fight Against AIDS
Group brings pro-life voice to Democratic Party
Michael Sean Winters: "Democrats for Life’s efforts work in two directions. On the one hand, it tries to convince the bigwigs in the Democratic Party to be more open to pro-life concerns. A 2009 Pew Survey indicated that 31 percent of all Democrats believe abortion should be illegal in all or most cases, and 57 … Continue reading Group brings pro-life voice to Democratic Party
Hard Times Generation: Families living in cars
60 Minutes: "More than 16 million children are now living in poverty and, for many of them, a proper home is elusive. Some cash-strapped families stay with relatives; others move into motels or homeless shelters. But, as Scott Pelley reports, sometimes those options run out, leaving an even more desperate choice: living in their cars. 60 … Continue reading Hard Times Generation: Families living in cars
Hunger at Thanksgiving
Ertharin Cousin and Tony Hall: "As a global community, we must all make sure that every country can produce the food it needs, that every mother has the means to feed her children, and that smallholder farmers, especially women, have the tools they need to better produce, store, and market what they grow. These values … Continue reading Hunger at Thanksgiving
Gov. John Kitzhaber places a moratorium on all executions in Oregon
The Oregonian: "With his announcement, Oregon becomes the latest of five states to abolish or back away from the death penalty. New York's highest court ruled the death penalty statute unconstitutional in 2004. New Jersey repealed its death penalty law in 2007. New Mexico followed suit two years later. And Illinois abolished it earlier this … Continue reading Gov. John Kitzhaber places a moratorium on all executions in Oregon
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