America: A constructive assessment might begin with a re-examination of the movement’s priorities. The March for Life, as worthwhile as it is, ought not to be the only expression of the pro-life cause. To effectively reduce the number of abortions in the United States, a political strategy must be accompanied by a more personal campaign … Continue reading The Way of Life
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N.J. nurses don't have to assist in abortion in new hospital agreement
CNS: "A group of 12 nurses who sued the University Hospital in Newark over a policy requiring them to care for patients before and after abortions can no longer be compelled to assist in these procedures, under an agreement reached in federal court."
Christian Bale roughed up attempting to visit Chen Guangcheng
Daily Mail: "Hollywood actor Christian Bale was manhandled and roughed up by Chinese security guards as he tried to visit a blind legal activist whose detention has sparked international outcry. Bale, joined by a camera crew from CNN, was confronted by four men dressed in plain clothes as he tried to visit Chen Guangcheng who … Continue reading Christian Bale roughed up attempting to visit Chen Guangcheng
Health, abortion issues split Obama administration and Catholic groups
Washington Post: "The latest dispute centers on a decision by the Department of Health and Human Services in late September to end funding to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to help victims of human trafficking, or modern-day slavery. The church group had overseen nationwide services to victims since 2006 but was denied a new … Continue reading Health, abortion issues split Obama administration and Catholic groups
Liechtenstein rejects plan to legalize abortion
AP: "Voters in the tiny principality of Liechtenstein on Sunday rejected a plan to legalize abortion, following a bitterly fought campaign that saw the country's prince threaten to veto the proposed change in the law."
Abortion increases risk of mental health problems
Daily Telegraph: "The study showed that those who undergo abortion face nearly double the risk of mental health difficulties compared with others and that one in ten of all mental health problems was a result of an abortion."
Idaho abortion lawsuit may be headed to Supreme Court
Washington Post: "A lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ban on late-term abortion has abortion rights supporters and opponents both asking: Are we looking at the next Supreme Court case on the issue? The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in an Idaho-based federal court, challenges the constitutionality of an abortion ban that the state instituted earlier this year. The restriction … Continue reading Idaho abortion lawsuit may be headed to Supreme Court
Catholic Sisters React to SBAL Ruling
John Gehring on Bold Faith Type: "Here are some powerful reactions from national organizations that represent Catholic sisters, who were influential in advocating for health care reform": "As Catholic sisters who stood proudly with the Catholic Health Association and other faith-based organizations in support of health care reform, this ruling brings welcome clarity to an … Continue reading Catholic Sisters React to SBAL Ruling
Pro-life Democrat's defamation lawsuit against SBA List will go forward
CNA: "Judge Black rejected the Susan B. Anthony List's contention that the phrase “taxpayer-funded abortion” was an ambiguous term that could have different possible meanings. “The common meaning that reasonable readers would ascribe to that phrase,” Black held, is that “the law in question contains a provision that appropriates money derived from tax revenues to … Continue reading Pro-life Democrat's defamation lawsuit against SBA List will go forward
Court: No tax-funded abortion in healthcare law
The Hill: "A federal court said Monday that the healthcare reform law does not provide taxpayer funding for abortion. The court reached that conclusion in a lawsuit between former Rep. Steve Driehaus (D-Ohio) and the Susan B. Anthony List. SBA List said in campaign materials that by supporting healthcare reform, Driehaus had voted in favor … Continue reading Court: No tax-funded abortion in healthcare law