Politico: Dem Operatives Guide Newtown Families in Lobbying for Gun Control

A new Politico report illustrates how, in a short time, operatives of the Democrat Party have nurtured direct relationships with the families of victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting, resulting in the calculated exploitation of the tragic loss of loved ones to be used for political gain. 15 Apr 2013

Pro-Life Group Ousts Planned Parenthood From YMCA 'Girls Day' Conference With Email Campaign

Using a quickly-mobilized email campaign, a pro-life organization in Waco, Texas, succeeded in ousting Planned Parenthood as a featured presenter for "Girls Day" a YMCA educational program for girls of ages 9 and up. 14 Apr 2013

Pope Francis and the Reformation of the Priesthood

Only a month into his papacy, Pope Francis is sending clear messages that he intends to make changes in the Church. And, while much of the focus of necessary change, at least for the cardinals who elected him, has been on the inner workings of the Vatican Curia, the pope himself is also looking to restore the moral integrity of the Church's hierarchy, and, specifically, that of the priesthood. 13 Apr 2013

Sen. Blumenthal Defends Fundraising Off Newtown Shooting

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) sent an email to his supporters on Thursday asking them for a contribution “in the wake of the horror of the December 14, 2012 massacre of 20 beautiful children and 6 dedicated educators.” 13 Apr 2013

Virginia Board of Health Considers Tighter Abortion Clinic Regs

The Virginia Board of Health met on Friday to decide whether to require abortion clinics to meet stricter hospital-style standards, part of an effort by a number of states to tighten abortion restrictions. 13 Apr 2013

Rep. Chris Smith: 'If Gosnell Had Shot Seven Infants with an AR-15, It Would Be National News'

Thanks to conservative new media, the Kermit Gosnell trial is finally part of the national dialog. But before the mainstream press got around to doing their job, ten congressmen took to the floor of the House to protest the lack of media attention being paid to the horrifying story. One such congressman, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), contrasted the abortionist's trial to another ongoing narrative that the media covers obsessively: gun control. “If Dr. Gosnell had walked into a nursery and shot seven infants with an AR-15, it would be national news and the subject of presidential hand-wringing,” said Smith 12 Apr 2013

Will More Mental Health Diagnoses Lead to More Gun Confiscation?

Though the proposed Toomey-Manchin gun control legislation states that it hopes to “protect Second Amendment rights” while it “prevents individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm” from doing so, the bill could actually deter mentally ill people from seeking necessary treatment. 12 Apr 2013

More Activists Petition Networks to Cover Gosnell Abortion Trial

According to LifeNews.com, 20 prominent conservative leaders have joined Media Research Center (MRC) President Brent Bozell in demanding that broadcast networks stop censoring coverage of the murder trial of abortionist Dr. Kermit Gosnell. 11 Apr 2013

Margaret Thatcher: Beyond Feminist Ideology

Like most successful, conservative women, Thatcher never needed to put a “feminist” label on her success. To do so would have demeaned her goal of raising up and freeing the individual--be that individual a male or female. Conservatism is person-centered, and has as its focus the creation of an environment in which the individual can achieve his or her own success. 10 Apr 2013

J.C. Penney Ousts CEO Ron Johnson after 25% Drop in Sales in First Year

J.C. Penney Co. has ousted Ron Johnson after only a 17-month stint as company CEO. The Wall Street Journal reports that the former Apple chief executive’s overhaul of the company’s stores has led to a 25% drop in sales in his first year for a loss of $4.3 billion in revenue. 9 Apr 2013