Must-read: “The Tragic Tale of State-Sponsored Eugenics in America”

Frank Weathers, with mucho documentation and linkage, lays it out: They were wronged is an understatement. We were wronged, and they were treated like animals. The stark realization hit me as I pondered another thought: unwritten histories lie waiting to be discovered in archives all around the country, and all throughout the world. Things known… Continue reading Must-read: “The Tragic Tale of State-Sponsored Eugenics in America”

The New Feminism

Danielle Bean nails it: Palin is both widely popular and widely despised for the same reasons. Those of us who recognize, respect, and celebrate the unique God-given strengths of women — as nurturers, as relationship-builders, and as fierce protectors of children and other vulnerable human beings — find an inspiring role model in Sarah Palin.… Continue reading The New Feminism

Bishop Loverde: “Prayer and Fasting on March 15”

From the Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington to his flock: I invite you to take part in a day of prayer and fasting on Monday, March 15 for protecting the life, dignity, health and conscience rights of every human person in any legislation that Congress considers. I also invite Catholics to pray and fast… Continue reading Bishop Loverde: “Prayer and Fasting on March 15”

Pro-Life Outside The Mainstream

Good article on how the pro-life movement is bigger and broader than the media and political focus group stereotypes: The group most important to contradicting mainstream presumption, in my view, are pro-life Democrats. The progressive liberalism dominating the Democratic Party, which includes a rigid litmus test for being “pro-choice,” is a formidable challenge for the… Continue reading Pro-Life Outside The Mainstream