Obama's Gun Control Orders More Funding for Social Programs, Schools

The White House document that accompanied Obama's executive orders urges numerous “incentives” and “investments” to be offered to schools to hire resource officers and school counselors, and to develop “school climate” programs. 17 Jan 2013

Experts: NY Gun Law Could Deter Mentally Ill from Seeking Treatment

Mental health experts say that New York's new gun control law may prevent the effective treatment of potentially dangerous individuals and even discourage them from seeking assistance. 16 Jan 2013

Conn. Senate GOP Leader Sponsors Bill to Ban High Capacity Magazines

The Hartford Courant is reporting that the state Senate Republican Leader in Connecticut is sponsoring a bill to ban ammunition magazines for rifles that contain more than 10 bullets. 13 Jan 2013

Will the Inauguration Officially Usher in 'The New McCarthyism?'

It seems, from Whisenant’s statement, that Catholics, Evangelicals, Mormons, Orthodox Jews, and even Muslims are no longer welcome at public events because these groups believe in the primacy of marriage between a man and a woman, and the traditional family. 11 Jan 2013

Connecticut Gov on Guns: Biden Understands What We Need to Do

During an appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Connecticut’s Governor Dannel Malloy (D-WFP) discussed a phone conversation he had with Vice President Joe Biden on the topic of gun control. 11 Jan 2013

Connecticut Community Organization Pushes for Licenses for Illegals

Democrat lawmakers in the state senate say it is a “win-win” to allow people in the country illegally to obtain drivers’ licenses. They cite that Connecticut would receive $2 million in state revenues from new car registration fees, and $20 million in new premiums for insurance companies. They also expressed their belief that, as a result of this legislation, when illegal immigrants are involved in car accidents, they would be more likely to remain on the scene and cooperate with police. 9 Jan 2013

Republicans Should Recognize, Reveal the Real Barack Obama

John Boehner, and, perhaps some Republicans, may continue to be shocked by the things this president will do and say. But, the president is not going to change. The best thing Republicans can do is insist on public meetings with him, because it is in public that Obama is at his weakest, and generally resorts to his arrogant, petulant coping strategies that demonstrate his lack of maturity and his primary goal of making himself look good. 9 Jan 2013

Lou Holtz Urges Catholics to 'Come Home' in BCS Ad Campaign

Many college football fans this week have no doubt seen former Notre Dame football coach, Lou Holtz, 75, in a commercial launched by Catholics Come Home, an organization that is guided by Catholic bishops, prominent theologians, and Catholic business executives. The group works with Catholic dioceses to lead people into the Church and is part of the Church’s new evangelization campaign. 7 Jan 2013

Pope Condemns 'Intolerant Agnosticism'

Pope Benedict told about 10,000 attendees at Mass in Vatican City on Sunday that Roman Catholic leaders must have the courage to stand up to attacks by “intolerant agnosticism” that is widespread in many countries. 7 Jan 2013

'Catholic 7' To Expect Lucrative Deal with Fox

The seven Catholic schools that are set to leave the Big East to form their own basketball conference have been reportedly offered more than $500 million by Fox for a 12-year television deal. The schools’ representatives and officials from Fox are planning to meet on Wednesday to discuss details of a possible deal. 6 Jan 2013