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Ill. 'gays' not content with civil unions

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Homosexuals have gone to the courts to obtain the right to "marriage" in Illinois -- in spite of the legislature approving same-gender civil unions last year.

Sex-selection abortion now a potential election issue

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The pro-life community will press on in spite of the U.S. House rejecting a bill that would have banned sex-selective abortions nationwide.

Target taking 'a big risk'

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

According to Peter LaBarbera, Target has missed the mark on moral issues.

More penalties for Calif. human traffickers

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

An advocate against human trafficking believes punishing traffickers with large fines will affect the industry's money-making incentive.

Calif. gov't 'invading' counseling rooms

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A Christian attorney says the government has no right to target medical professionals for offering therapies they feel best interest the patients.

Fairfax County changes 'faith-based service policy'

Jody Brown — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A Virginia high school student has won her fight to receive National Honor Society credit for teaching and mentoring children at her church instead of at a non-religious organization.

Israel won't be fooled by Iran

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Unlike the U.S., the former mayor of an Israeli village says his home country is not naïve enough to accept Iran's claim that it is pursuing a nuclear program for "peaceful" purposes.

EEOC 'clashing' with religious freedom

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A federal government agency is taking a stance against the Catholic Church in a discrimination case that one attorney says is "a clear clash between religious freedom and values that undermine that religious freedom."

Are anti-bullying measures even working?

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers in Canada and the United States seem to be rushing to pass anti-bullying laws, while one researcher notes there is little evidence to show that such measures actually work.

Economy vs. social issues

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A New York Times bestselling author says President Obama demonstrates a "lethal combination of incompetence and radicalism that has made him one of the worst presidents in American history."

Utah's 'environmentally responsible' Oil Sands project

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A small Canadian company recently made headlines for announcing its plans to start producing oil from Utah's tar sands.

Concerning aspects of LOST

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

If the Senate finally ratifies the 30-year-old U.N. Law of the Sea Treaty, an analyst for a conservative think tank is concerned about the consequences.

House rejects sex-selection abortion ban

Melonie Manning — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The House on Thursday fell short in an effort to ban abortions based on the sex of the fetus as Republicans and Democrats made an election-year appeal for women's votes.

Court: Heart of DOMA unconstitutional

Melonie Manning — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

An appeals court has ruled that the heart of the law that defines marriage as a one man-one woman relationship is unconstitutional -- but the ruling won't be enforced until the Supreme Court hands down its decision on DOMA.

PTC: Women on downward grade on TV

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

An advocacy group for parents says the recent increase in the number of female-centered TV series doesn't equate to a major advancement for women.

Girl Scouts denies Planned Parenthood relationship

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA says the organization welcomes an official inquiry from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as an opportunity to clear up misconceptions.

Earlier article:

GSUSA helping 'groom' future abortion clients

Poll: Looks like Walker will stay

Jody Brown — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Republican Party of Wisconsin is confident that Governor Scott Walker will easily fend off the union-led recall efforts in next week's election, which could be a barometer for November's presidential election.

Bogus patient actually a 'gay' activist

Jody Brown — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A British psychotherapist tricked into offering Christian counseling to what turned out to be an undercover homosexual activist has lost her case with the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy.

School reminded of Christian group's protections

Jody Brown — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

ADF has successfully defended a Connecticut high school Christian club from being forced to merge with all other faith groups to form an "interfaith" club.

Why Jeremiah Wright still matters

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Why is it "injecting race" to ask simple questions about Barack Obama and his self-professed "second father," Jeremiah Wright -- but fair game to say George W. Bush was acting on his dad's behalf?

Boys and girls together - or else

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Most families just want to be left alone, but it's clear that the ever-more perverse ACLU is on a slash-and-burn mission to wipe out gender differences in education.

MS gov. advocates school prayer

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has told a group of teenagers that he believes it should be possible for public schools to have some sort of nondenominational prayer to open the day.

At issue: Promotion of 'radical' Islamic views

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

An opponent of a proposed new mosque in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is pleased that a judge has ordered a halt to the construction of a 52,000-square-foot facility in the community.

Paving the way for favoritism?

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

An expert on Islam says a proposed California bill may be exploited by radical Muslims to gain them special privileges.

America's war on baby girls

Melonie Manning — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The pro-life investigative group Live Action says its latest probe has found that some Planned Parenthood clinics are willing to do abortions based on the sex of the unborn child.

Another revealing video sting

Obama 'has our back,' says Planned Parenthood

Melonie Manning — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Saying Barack Obama has "stood with Planned Parenthood time and again when it mattered most," a political action fund affiliated with the abortion-provider has formally endorsed the incumbent president.

Story contains results from Wednesday's poll

Repeat, gov't-funded abortions in U.K.

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With the United Kingdom teaching Planned Parenthood-style sex education in public schools, one pro-lifer says statistics show startling results.

Does 'gay' television represent America?

Jody Brown — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A non-profit, pro-cable television group is working with leading cable companies, cable networks and GLAAD to promote alternative lifestyle programming. One media watchdog says the effort is meant to promote and normalize "gay" television and movies.

Town's 'unprecedented encroachment' on church

Jody Brown — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

After losing a property tax battle with the city of Concord in the state's Supreme Court, a New Hampshire Pentecostal church is determining its next step.

Abusive priests paid to leave ministry

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has confirmed that it paid suspected pedophile priests to leave the ministry.

'No-win situation' in Syria

Jody Brown — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A retired Army chaplain and expert on the Middle East says the situation in Syria is a no-win.

Obama cutting students' education 'lifeline'

Jody Brown — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Despite the phenomenal success and high demand of the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, the Obama administration is once again trying to do away with it. But one analyst says that will put many students at risk.

Calif. gov't taking money from 9-11 victims

Jody Brown — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A taxpayer advocate says a program meant to aid the families of the victims of September 11 should be shut down because officials aren't using it correctly.

What about drug prevention?

Jody Brown — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

One anti-drug advocate says California is the example of a nationwide trend that shows states don't spend tobacco money on prevention programs.

MSNBC's 'anti-American military' mindset

Melonie Manning — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A TV talk-show host has apologized for making comments about being uncomfortable with describing America's fallen soldiers as "heroes." But one analyst says the initial statement is reflective of the network's mindset.

Is patriotism uncool?

(Related commentary by Dr. Jerry Newcombe)