Weighing in on Pope Benedict’s surprise announcement that he will resign the papacy, The New York Times’ headline on Tuesday pronounced that the “Successor to Benedict Will Lead a Church at a Crossroads.” However, the paper’s notion of what that
As a result of Obamacare and its expansion of coverage to millions, many states will begin to experience doctor shortages. California is dealing with this problem by redefining who is a “doctor.” State lawmakers are working on legislation that would
The likely opponent to Gov. Chris Christie (R) in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election this November has sponsored legislation that would designate January of each year as “Human Trafficking Prevention Month” in the state. State Sen. Barbara Buono (D-Metuchen), a veteran
On the eve of the announcement of his resignation, Pope Benedict the XVI tweeted from his @Pontifex Twitter account: We must trust in the mighty power of God’s mercy. We are all sinners, but His grace transforms us and makes us
The superintendent of the Newtown, CT school district has voiced concern that a group referred to as the Newtown children’s choir, which is now scheduled to sing at the Grammy Awards, may have been misrepresented by the choir’s director. Superintendent
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement indicating its rejection of the latest HHS mandate proposal by the Obama administration. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, head of the USCCB, wrote, “We will not cease from our effort to
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) launched into a rant on Twitter Wednesday morning about a so-called “Enemies List” on the NRA website. In his rant, Murphy defended celebrities and even religious organizations from what he dubbed the NRA’s “Enemies List,” which
While there is debate over reports suggesting a sudden increase in homeschooling since the Newtown shooting, the number of homeschooling families is undeniably growing consistently every year. In an interview with Jeremiah Lorrig, spokesman for the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA),
The Obama administration announced Friday new guidelines for allowing religious-affiliated schools, hospitals, and charities to opt out of the HHS mandate, a feature of Obamacare that requires most employers to provide free contraception, abortifacients, and sterilization procedures to employees through
According to a new Pew Research Center poll, the majority of Americans say the federal government threatens their personal rights. The poll, conducted from Jan. 9th-13th among 1,500 adults, found that 53% of those surveyed think the federal government threatens
According to NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy, a group of 26 students from the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut will perform “America the Beautiful” during the Super Bowl pregame show on Sunday. The league is flying the students and
In an interview on Rush Limbaugh’s radio program on Tuesday, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) said that one of the major issues that must be resolved if a bipartisan immigration reform policy is to succeed is President Obama’s signature health care
To pro-abortion organization NARAL, the decision to have an abortion is just another, everyday choice a girl or woman has the right to make, just like which dress or hairstyle to wear, or whether or not to go for a
In an “exit” interview with Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren, outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continued the theme that, during the Bush administration, requests for monies from Congress to secure embassies and consulates were rejected. When asked by Van
Over 2,000 people lined up to testify at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on Monday as state lawmakers conducted a hearing on gun control proposals. Despite snow and below-freezing temperatures, the hearing was expected to continue throughout the evening.
In response to the horrific Newtown shooting, there has been an urgency on the part of many politicians to call for legislation that would impact those in mental health treatment, for fear that individuals with psychological problems are more likely
Actress and model Jennifer O’Neill came to understand the psychological trauma that accompanies abortion when she was 19 and had an abortion herself. “Post-abortive women are prone to depression, suicide, alcohol and drug problems, and problems having relationships with later
Mark Gaston Pearce, chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), issued a statement on Friday in response to the decision of a federal Appeals Court that held that President Obama’s three appointments to the NLRB, while the Senate was
In bitter cold temperatures, hundreds of thousands of pro-life activists, including about 30,000 youth, assembled on the Mall in Washington D.C. Friday for the annual March for Life. This year, the march coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Roe
National School Choice Week, a grass roots effort that hopes to raise the nation’s awareness of the benefits of school choice, is hosting its first nationwide whistle-stop train tour from Jan. 25th — Feb. 2nd. Over 3,500 events have been independently
First it was same-sex marriage, then gun control. Now, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) has set his sights on another key element of his legislative agenda, one that he likely hopes will solidify his candidacy to be the next liberal president
About 1,000 defenders of the Second Amendment gathered at the Connecticut state Capitol in Hartford on Saturday to urge lawmakers to protect their right to bear arms as provided in the U.S. Constitution. The rally was part of a national
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced a bill on Monday that, if passed, would give a $2,000 tax credit, over a two-year period, for owners of “assault weapons” who turn their guns in to police. According to DeLauro, the proposed legislation,
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has announced he will propose a bill to “nullify” any of President Obama’s executive orders on gun control that give the appearance that the president is writing new legislation. Paul released his plan, called the Separation
Responding to a letter sent to the White House last week by the American Medical Association (AMA), President Obama said Wednesday that he wants doctors to talk to their patients about responsible gun use. The letter, which requested increased federal
