MSNBC: The United States foreign aid program that sends billions of dollars to African countries for HIV treatment and prevention has cut the number of people dying for any reason in those nations, a new study suggests... According to the new findings, about 741,000 deaths were averted in 2004 through 2008 in the 12 African … Continue reading U.S. HIV aid has prevented 741,000 deaths
Democrats for Life Urge ‘Inclusive Language’ on Abortion
Weekly Standard: "In an effort to convince the Democratic party to use “more inclusive language” on the issue of abortion, Democrats for Life executive director Kristen Day is “urg[ing] all Democrats, including those who would come back to the Democratic Party if it changes its abortion stance, to sign the online petition calling for the 2012 … Continue reading Democrats for Life Urge ‘Inclusive Language’ on Abortion
Will Democrats become the new pro-life party?
US Catholic: "The Democrats for Life of America have launched a campaign to change the language of the party's platform on abortion. Their efforts follow a call from former President Jimmy Carter, who in a recent interview made his own plea to the party to "minimize the need... for abortion and limit it only to … Continue reading Will Democrats become the new pro-life party?
Down Syndrome, Alzheimer’s, and a Culture of Life
Cathleen Kaveny: "The negative prohibition–do not kill — is a necessary floor in moral thinking. But for the very vulnerable, including the physically and mentally impaired, it is by no means sufficient. The vulnerable, young and old, need positive assistance if they are to thrive. And no average family can meet the challenges of Alzheimer’s … Continue reading Down Syndrome, Alzheimer’s, and a Culture of Life
Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng, Who Exposed Forced Abortions, Seeks Asylum
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Separation Anxiety: Abortion Funding & the Affordable Care Act
Timothy Jost: " Under the ACA and the exchange regulations, people will learn whether a plan covers abortion in the same way they will learn about all the other features of available plans: through the Summary of Benefits and Coverage. The SBC is an eight-page, plain-language, comprehensive description of plan coverage, limitations, and exclusions. It is … Continue reading Separation Anxiety: Abortion Funding & the Affordable Care Act
Shifts detected in support for death penalty
USA Today: " The campaign to abolish the death penalty has been freshly invigorated this month in a series of actions that supporters say represents increasing evidence that America may be losing its taste for capital punishment."
Connecticut Repeals Death Penalty
Huffington Post: "Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy (D) signed a bill into law on Wednesday that repeals the death penalty, making Connecticut the 17th state to do so."
Pro-life Democrat Critz edges out Altmire in Congressional Primary
Fox News: "Rep. Mark Critz, edged out fellow a Pennsylvania Democrat, Rep. Jason Altmire, on Tuesday in the latest primary battle that pitted two incumbents against one another."
Nebraska law helping pregnant immigrants
CNA: "In a move surpassing anti-immigration sentiment, the Nebraska legislature overrode the governor’s veto of a bill that provides taxpayer-funded prenatal care for immigrant and imprisoned women. Nebraska Catholic Conference executive director James Cunningham lauded the bill as “a strong pro-life policy that helps to ensure that babies are born healthy and have a good … Continue reading Nebraska law helping pregnant immigrants
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