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NYCLU: Otsego County Abandons Health Care Policy that Unlawfully Excluded Same-Sex Couples

Posted on August 29, 2008
The NYCLU has issed this press release that begins: “Responding to opposition led by the New York Civil Liberties Union, Otsego County has abandoned revisions to its employee health care policy that unlawfully excluded from coverage couples who are lesbian and gay...

APA Adopts Resolution Supporting Transgender ?Rights?

Posted on August 29, 2008
The North Carolina Family Policy has this post reporting on some recent developments at the American Psychological Assocation. Visit Site » Share This

Dale Carpenter: ?Beating Proposition 8?

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Independent Gay forum carries this post by Law Professor Dale Carpenter. He writes: We have just over two months to go before California voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to prohibit marriage for gay couples. If the amendment passes, marriage will be lost for millions of people...

Hugh Hewitt: Four More Bishops Blast Pelosi

Posted on August 29, 2008
Hugh Hewitt has this post reporting that four more Roman Catholics are blasting Nancy Pelosi’s abortion comments. He writes: “Nancy Pelosi has single-handedly energized the Roman Catholic hierarchy into effective action against her attempt to obscure Roman Catholic teaching on the rights of the unborn...

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Kansas: Sheriff Rejects Homeschool Grad

Posted on August 29, 2008
HSLDA reports: “Jordan Garver?s dream to work in law enforcement appeared in danger of an abrupt death when the Sedgwick County Sheriff?s office told him they would not hire him because of his parent-issued high school diploma . . . “ Visit Site » Share This

Conservatives Blast Biden for Role in Bork and Thomas Hearings

Posted on August 29, 2008
CNSNews reports: . . . He voted against George W. Bush’s two anti-choice nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court, John Roberts and Samuel Alito, and he opposed anti-choice Justice Clarence Thomas’ nomination to the Court as well as multiple anti-choice nominees to lower federal courts,? she added But conservatives say that for 27 years, Biden has [...

Man Donates $3M Lottery Ticket to NY Church, tax issues arise

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Christian Post reports: . . . Pastor Bertrand Crabbe of the True North Community Church of Port Jefferson said the donor, who asked to remain anonymous, said, “This was why God put the ticket in his hands.” The state Lottery announced Wednesday that the independent Christian church will get at least $102,225 a year through [...

ADF Alliance Alert Publication Schedule for Monday, September 1

Posted on August 29, 2008
The ADF Alliance Alert email digest will not be published on Monday, September 1, 2008. The normal publication schedule will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. New posts may appear on this site this evening and over the long weekend. Share This

Michelle Obama: Barack?s abortion stand respects ?sacred responsibility of parenthood?

Posted on August 29, 2008
CNA reports: Speaking of her husband, Michelle Obama said: ?He?ll protect a woman?s freedom of choice, because government should have no say in whether or when a woman embraces the sacred responsibility of parenthood.? Visit Site » Share This

Scientists: Save the planet?have fewer kids

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Chicago Tribune reports: “There are plenty of ways to cut your carbon footprint, whether it’s driving less or buying an energy-efficient refrigerator. But the British Medical Journal, in an editorial last month, urged a more controversial one: having fewer children...

?Study: Relationships of Legally Recognized Gay Couples Last Longer?

Posted on August 29, 2008
365Gay.com has this report that begins: A study released Tuesday shows that legalized same-sex couple relationships appear to be longer-lasting than those without a legal status. Conducted by researchers from the University of Washington, San Diego State University and the University of Vermont, the study is the first to examine the experiences of couples in the [...

Japanese Women Shy From Dual Mommy Role

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Washington Post reports: “I have never met a Japanese man who did not want me to be his mommy.” . . . “I want a mature, equal-partner kind of marriage,” she said. “Anyway, there are complete lives without a baby.” Therein lies a dismal prognosis for Japan and for many of the other prosperous nations [...

Put your marriage before your kids

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Christian Science Monitor reports: “American parents shoot ourselves in the foot by making our children the center of our universe. And we certainly don’t help our kids, either.” Visit Site » Share This

?Opinion of ?Bible bill? is up for interpretation; Both sides of the Scripture-in-school dispute say Abbott backed them up?

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Houston Chronicle reports: Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott was supposed to settle a dispute over whether public schools must offer a course in Biblical study, but his opinion Thursday created more confusion. Yes, schools are required to offer a course in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and the New Testament Bible, said Free Market Foundation officials [...

Pure Utilitarianism: Doctors Justifying Killing Infant Patients for Organ Donation

Posted on August 29, 2008
LifeSiteNews.com reports: “Very few people,” says the head of Britain’s leading pro-life organisation, “realise that the pro-abortion and pro-euthanasia lobby believes it can be right intentionally to kill innocent human beings...

California Poll Shows Small Lead for Measure for Parental Notification on Abortion

Posted on August 29, 2008
LifeNews.com reports: “A new poll of California voters find a plurality support a November ballot proposal that would help parents by allowing them to know when their teenage daughters are considering an abortion. “ Visit Site » Share This

Philippines Court Rejects Claims of New York Based Pro-Abortion Group

Posted on August 29, 2008
LifeSiteNews.com reports: “The Philippine Court of Appeals recently rejected claims made by a radical pro-abortion group based in New York. The court dismissed an effort seeking to overturn an executive order promoting natural family planning.� The petition was filed earlier this year by a group of Manila residents who relied heavily on legal advice and [...

Barack Obama Democratic Convention Speech: Text and Video

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Huffington Post has posted the video and text of the speech. Visit Site » Share This

?Opening prayer fights to survive in Colorado?

Posted on August 29, 2008
OneNewsNow.com reports: Another American governmental body faces threats for opening sessions with prayer. The�Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) is responding to the threat in�Mesa County, Colorado, where commissioners are facing objections from a local group of atheists, according to ADF attorney Mike Johnson...

Virginia: Federal Judge Holds Statute Banning Publication of Social Security Numbers Is Unconstitutional

Posted on August 29, 2008
Eugene Volokh reports on The Volokh Conspiracy: “The decision — Ostergren v. McDonnell, [No. 3:08cv62, E.D. Va. August 22, 2008)] handed down last Friday — is quite narrow, focusing chiefly on the fact that the social security numbers were drawn from publicly available records, and were presented in the context of quotes from those records, [...

McCain chooses ?Pro-Life Champion? and Alaska Gov, Sarah Palin, as running mate.

Posted on August 29, 2008
"John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate, two senior campaign officials told The Associated Press on Friday."

Abortion begins downward spiral: a testimony - listen closely APA

Posted on August 29, 2008
My name is Theresa Bonopartis and I am post abortive.

In Zoning Case, MI Appellate Court Holds Firm On Equal Protection Determination

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Religion Clause reports: “On Tuesday, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its third opinion in the long-running zoning dispute in Shepherd Montessori Center Milan v. Ann Arbor Charter Township, (MI Ct. App., Aug. 26, 2008). In the case, a Catholic school challenged a township’s denial of its request for a zoning variance...

Orthodox Jews Join Fight Against ?Gay Nuptials?

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Jewish Daily Forward reports: The most powerful Orthodox Jewish umbrella group has thrown its support behind a ballot initiative that aims to overturn California?s historic decision to legalize same-sex marriage. In late August, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America joined a coalition of faith-based groups supporting Proposition 8 ...

Church trashed as India religious riots spread

Posted on August 29, 2008
Reuters reports on Yahoo News: “Hindu mobs ransacked a church and clashed with Christian villagers in eastern India on Thursday, police said, as Italy said it would summon India’s ambassador to demand ‘incisive action’ to prevent more attacks...

Pennsylvania: Court Rules On Motions In Church Concert Zoning Case

Posted on August 29, 2008
The Religion Clause Blog reports on this case: “Church of Universal Love and Music v. Fayette County, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 65564 (WD PA, Aug. 26, 2008), involves a zoning dispute in which William Pritts and the church he founded are attempting to obtain rezoning or a special exception so his congregation can continue to [...

Obama?s Job No. 1 Is Halt Court?s Rightward Swing: Ann Woolner

Posted on August 29, 2008
Ann Woolner reports on Bloomberg: “As the Democratic National Convention this week kicks off the next phase of the race for the White House, there is hardly a question more consequential than how the next president will pick the next Supreme Court justice...

?U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent indicted in sex case?

Posted on August 29, 2008
How Appealing links to numerous reports covering the situation including this DOJ press release: “U.S. District Court Judge Charged With Attempted Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Abusive Sexual Contact.“ Visit Site » Share This

Calif. ex-radio host gets 7 years for child porn

Posted on August 29, 2008
The AP reports: “A former San Francisco radio talk show host and former Roman Catholic priest was sentenced to more than seven years in prison Thursday for distributing child pornography.” Visit Site » Share This

?California prisons prepare for gay weddings?

Posted on August 29, 2008
The AP reports: Now that same-sex couples can get married in California, state prison officials are trying to figure out what that means for gay inmates. No prisoners so far have sought to arrange weddings with same-sex partners . . . Nonetheless, department lawyers are drafting guidelines ...

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