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Jill Stanek's "Obama's biggest lie about supporting infanticide" is a must read and its up at World Net Daily. Down, But Not Out ... Leticia's first article for National Catholc Register: "...is a compilation of the latest research being done for treatment of Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome. I also mention the crucial discovery of the cause of Trisomy 21 by my patron saint, Dr. Jerome Lejeune." At Zenit, we learn that YouTube has pulled a video from their site that unmasks a supposedly unbiased film project as a pro-abortion initiative, and has yet to give any reason as to why it was removed. Check out the story here. In Grave New World -- the Curt Jester discusses the idea of screening embryos for possible cancer-causing genes and the evil idea that cancer patients would be better off had they never been born. Abortion and the Modern Arabs -- Get Religion looks at the difference between Muslims and Arabs on abortion Waiting for Justice: Will the Grand ...

From Operation Rescue: KS Governor’s Office Covers Up Secret Party Honoring Abortionist Tiller - Photos show "Catholic in name only" Governor Sebelius honoring late-term abortionist George Tiller (the Killer), who pumped huge amounts of money into her campaign. From Jill Stanek: Breaking news: Mother of 13-year-old suing DC Planned Parenthood for $50 mil: botched abortion; infertility Obama's Confusion about the Holocaust From Jill: "..I am disgusted that Obama would decry the Holocaust on one hand while promoting the most atrocious of abortions on the other. He understands the concept of humans committing atrocities against other humans. He just cherry-picks applications." Selling Babies Online Leticia at Causa Nostrae Laetitae: Defending the Dignity of the Unborn in Bioethics Circles Genevieve Kineke at Feminine-Genius: Shouting into a maelstrom

Laura Ingraham is a radio talk host worth listening to with her sharp insights into the state of politics, culture and faith. She is an outspoken Roman Catholic and defender of the pro-life movement. Also a survivor of breast cancer. After years of waiting for the Guatemala adoption process - which her listeners did not know of - she is now a mother. Click here to hear Laura's announcement of her adoption! Via ProlifeBlogs.com

LifeSiteNews.Com: Birth Control Pill Linked to Hardening of the Arteries Researchers at the University of Ghent, conducting a long-term study on 1,300 healthy women aged 35 to 55 living in a small town in Belgium, have observed that those women who take oral contraceptives may have more plaque (a hard, fatty deposit) buildup in their arteries. MORE Catholic Online: Kansas Law May Require Abortion Providers to Report Abuse If signed into law, the law would require abortion clinic employees to report suspected abuse of underage girls.The bill is expected to be vetoed by the state governor. MORE LifeNews.com: Poll Finds Women in Battleground States Don't Know John McCain's Abortion Stance Washington, DC -- A new poll commissioned by Planned Parenthood finds 16 percent of women in top presidential battleground states can't say whether John McCain's abortion views match their own. The abortion business worries the results show women who support abortion may back McCain beca...

I have discovered a new blog that looks very appealing and I'm linking to it. Here's the description from NY Mom : The inspiration of the energetic and savvy Fighting Irish Thomas, a Notre Dame alumnus, educator, sports instructor and a freelance writer, Cathlete.net is a welcome alternative to other conservative online news magazines.This attractive site is a collection of political, religious, pro-life and general interest news items in an easily accessed format. An exciting feature is the addition of a wide range of sports news, in keeping with Thomas' own abiding interest in athletic pursuits. Also, links to a variety of useful Catholic websites are conveniently located on either side of the page, including several notices for pregnancy counseling and assistance. The Notre Dame connection is subtly felt throughout, lending a charming Irish Catholic air and a note of nostalgia to the endeavor and particularly warmed the Irish corner of my heart. I may be prejudiced, but...

Juno is back in the news again now that it's getting closer to the release date, which is Christmas. The film critics love it. Roger Ebert, of the Chicago Sun Times has this t0 say about it: "Jason Reitman's "Juno" is just about the best movie of the year. It is very smart, very funny and very touching; it begins with the pacing of a screwball comedy and ends as a portrait of characters we have come to love. Strange, how during Juno's hip dialogue and cocky bravado, we begin to understand the young woman inside, and we want to hug her." Jill Stanek has an updated review of it here . She calls it "the film pro-aborts will hate." Previous Post with video: Juno, The Movie

Catholic World News: Young English teens receive morning-after pills - English pharmacists are providing the "morning-after" pill to young teenage girls without their parents' knowledge or consent....Norman Wells, the director of the Family Education Trust, complained that the policy of providing young girls with the morning-after pill is a part of "the systematic removal of every restraint which in previous generations served as a disincentive to under-age sexual activity." He added that there is no evidence to support the claim that use of the pill will cut the rate of surgical abortion. Operation Rescue: First Amendment Victory! Gwinnett County Drops Charges Against Truth Truck Driver Atlanta, GA – Gwinnett County Solicitor General Rosanna Szabo announced Monday that the driver of Operation Rescue’s Truth Truck, Bob Roethisberger, who was arrested and jailed over Thanksgiving weekend will not be facing charges. Szabo stated that the display of the graphic pho...

Summary of Articles remembering Henry Hyde Statement by the President on the Death of Henry Hyde The following is a statement by the President on the death of Henry Hyde: Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of former Congressman Henry Hyde. From his service in the Navy during World War II until his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives last year, Henry Hyde led a life devoted to public service. During more than 30 years as a Congressman, he represented the people of Illinois with character and dignity -- and always stood for a strong and purposeful America. This fine man believed in the power of freedom, and he was a tireless champion of the weak and forgotten. He used his talents to build a more hopeful America and promote a culture of life. Earlier this month, in recognition of his good and purposeful life, I was proud to award Henry Hyde the Medal of Freedom. Online at: http://christiannewswire.com/news/38104899.html Steve Peroutka, Chairman of National Pro-life...

Kansans for Life KS Supreme Court Refuses Tiller Request Lifesite News Outstanding Pro-Life U.S. Congressman Henry Hyde Died Today at Age 83 Following Debate, Republican Pro-life Candidates Poised for Success Gay Pride Clubs Erupt in Catholic Schools in Board Embroiled in Homosexuality Controversy British Clergy Say Blair Must Renounce Anti-Life, Anti-Family Views Before Becoming Catholic Archbishop Under Fire for Church Teaching on Homosexuality Supported by Catholic Parents Pro-life Blogs Free pro-life handbook from Focus on the Family CNN/YouTube Republican Debate: A Few Questions, A Few Answers Pro-life with Christ ALL 4D Ultrasound video Jill Stanek Tribute to Henry Hyde

A British author and political observer has written a new book that compares the current Republican presidential candidates to the one they want to be compared to -- Ronald Reagan. Nicholas Wapshott, founding editor of London's Times, recently published a book called Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher: A Political Marriage. Wapshott has spent a great deal of time comparing the current top-tier GOP candidates to the Reagan model and says former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani falls far short, while Fred Thompson, John McCain, and even Mitt Romney have some Reagan characteristics. But Wapshott says former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is the closest match -- especially in one important category. "Like Reagan, he is a true Christian. He has very sure principles. I mean, he's a Baptist minister," says Wapshott. "In the same way ... Reagan learned many of his core values in his family and from his mother's church. [Reagan's] mother was from the Disciples of Ch...

Wichita's late - term abortionist "Tiller the Killer" had better "run for cover." He can't run and he can't hide because his crimes have been exposed for all the world to see and we, the people, will no longer ignore nor tolerate these injustices. We are demanding that Tiller be punished for the many crimes he has committed. It's time for Tiller to face the consequences of his behavior. However, this is only a slap on the hand compared to what he will face on judgement day unless he repents now and turns away from his wicked ways. Operation Rescue Files To Intervene In Abortion Grand Jury Case Wichita, KS – Operation Rescue filed a motion on Friday to intervene with the Kansas Supreme Court in abortionist George R. Tiller’s effort to derail a citizen-called grand jury investigation of him. Joining Operation Rescue’s motion is Mark Gietzen, who is intervening on behalf of the petition circulators and signers. Tiller’s legal action, called a Writ of Ma...

At this stage of the game, I am learning more about the candidates and continue to feel drawn to Mike Huckabee due to his strong pro-life views. Here is the first of his TV ads for Iowa. What do you think?

(LifeNews.com) -- Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee says it is easier for him to oppose abortion because he comes from a pro-life background, unlike some of his opponents. He told AP that pro-life advocates should "coalesce" around one candidate -- him -- because of his stand on social issues. "I don't just speak to the base. I come from it. It's easier for me to talk about those issues because I only have to talk about one side of them," Huckabee said. Asked whether he would win the Iowa caucuses Jan. 14, Huckabee said, "I think we will." "The supporters who are with me are really with me," while other candidates do not enjoy the same level of commitment, Huckabee said. A new poll released on Monday showed Huckabee gaining to take over third place away from pro-abortion ex-mayor Rudy Giuliani.

National Catholic Register: Pro-lifers On Rudy: ‘No Way’ Cult of the Body 7 Worldly Wisdoms of Marriage GodSpy: GANDHI: WHAT HE BELIEVED ABOUT SEX, MARRIAGE AND BIRTH CONTROL THE MEANING OF SEX: FERTILITY AND THE RECOVERY OF HUMAN SEXUALITY CWN: Supreme Court rejects challenge to contraceptive mandate Thompson Defends Gay Marriage Stance CNA: Archbishop Mamberti to the UN: Renew the protection of human rights Archbishop Burke: public figures must receive Holy Communion worthily Lifesite News: Emergency Appeal Filed as Aurora Mayor Permits Largest Abortion Facility in U.S. to Open Point Man for Connecticut Bishops on Plan B 'Emergency Contraception' Totally Confused on Issue Infiltrating the infiltrators LifeNews : Researchers Explain Why Having Baby Reduces Breast Cancer Chances Aurora Pro-Life Advocates Protest New Planned Parenthood Abortion Center One News Now: Oprah's promotion of porn and adultery shameful, says Christian attorney

Yet another Jesuit run college violating Catholic Church teaching Jesuit-run Holy Cross , the oldest Catholic college in New England, is hosting the 2007 Teen Pregnancy Institute with Planned Parenthood promoting teenage contraception. The Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy presents the conference every year, but by hosting the conference the Holy Cross Jesuits are sending the message that they have no qualms with its promotion of contraception and the presence of Planned Parenthood, which are intrinsically inimical to the pro-life teachings of the Catholic Church. At this year's conference - scheduled October 24, from 8AM - 4 PM - "Messages that Matter: Strengthening Prevention and Supporting Young Families," Planned Parenthood is scheduled to give 3 "workshops"; one of which includes a seminar on how to "Learn the latest and greatest of protection methods." (see copy of brochure here ) Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit has more: In addition, pro-abortio...

There have been some questions going around the blogosphere about whatever happened to the pro-life search engine? Here is the answer - there's a new one available now. It is www.ProLifeInternet.com . It's officially sponsored by Crossroads and 100% of funds raised through people using it will go directly to pro-life efforts. Make it your homepage and save babies! Via Crossroads Pro-Life Blog

For more than 40 days, pro-life advocates have rallied around the clock to keep a stealth Planned Parenthood abortion clinic out of Aurora, Ill. A federal judge today ruled that the clinic’s doors will remain closed. Planned Parenthood had plans to open the $7 million clinic Tuesday in the Chicago suburb. It had applied for city permits under a front company that hid the true nature and owners of the building. After a two-hour hearing, U.S. District Judge Charles Norgle denied Planned Parenthood’s request pending further investigation. Eric Scheidler, communications director for the Pro-Life Action League, called the decision “great victory for life and a great victory for choice — freedom of choice for the people of Aurora to determine their own destiny." Steve Trombley, president and CEO of the Chicago area Planned Parenthood, said it will continue to fight. “We fully expect Planned Parenthood to go into federal court again,” said Scheidler. “Planned Parenthood is terrified of ...

Personal Endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President "Though this is akin to somebody who detests the horror of anti-Semitism endorsing Hitler, I think that Rice is struggling to do right by the poor and disenfranchised. And I think she's been sucked in by rhetoric that sounds good but doesn't reflect reality. So, pro-lifers, if you comment on Rice's page, be respectful and gentle. This woman is sticking her neck out for the Gospel by switching from writing vampire erotica to writing Christian historical fiction. She herself deserves respect no matter how confused her political opinions may be." Go here for the rest of Christina's comments.

A new animated version of the well-known children's book, "Horton Hears a Who," may once again spark debate about the story's pro-life interpretation when it is released next Spring. The 20th Century Fox production of the well-known children's book, "Horton Hears a Who," is a major production that will be in theatres on March 14, 2008. The film features the voice of Jim Carrey as the main character Horton and Steve Carell as the Mayor of Who-ville. To view the trailer of this film go here. Source: LifeSite

Fr. Frank Pavone, the National Director of Priests for Life, has issued a strong warning to some "Christian" pastors who have tried to silence pro-life protesters. Here is his statement: "The Birmingham News carried a story... wherein some local pastors said that pro-life activists who held events on public sidewalks near their Churches 'did not have permission' to hold the events. "Excuse me, pastors, but they don't need your permission. "In America, the public sidewalks are a forum in which any citizen can communicate to any other citizen what is on his or her mind. The 'permission' has been granted by our Founding Fathers and it's called the First Amendment to the Constitution. . "This permission holds even when the public sidewalk happens to be in front of a Church. Every pastor in every denomination has a duty to understand this clearly and to respect the rights of every citizen to freedom of speech and freedom of assembly....