Letters to Gabriel, Lessons in Love Love and respect for each and every human being and for the dignity of each person seem to be waning in contemporary society. No longer is compassion widely shown for those who are preborn, sick, or otherwise deemed "abnormal." Society has too easily slipped into a selfish mode that allows little room for thoughts of others. If society is to be as God intended, then it must begin to realize the dignity of each and every human being. Read today's commentary for Judie Brown's insights. |
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 One News Now Planned Parenthood has released its latest annual report, which reflects some negative news about the abortion giant for the 2009-2010 period. The report, released on December 27, indicates the taxpayer-supported nonprofit has a budget that exceeds a billion dollars and garnered a net profit of $18.5 million for 2009-2010. But according to Jim Sedlak of STOPP International, Planned Parenthood is an organization "in trouble." |
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 Chicago Tribune An Illinois abortion clinic that's been closed since September because of health and safety violations can pay a $9,750 fine to reopen under a settlement the state Department of Public Health approved Wednesday. Dr. Kenneth Soyemi, the health department's acting director, signed the agreement, said agency spokeswoman Melaney Arnold. The deal includes a provision that would allow the state to immediately revoke the license of the Northern Illinois Women's Center in Rockford, without holding a hearing, if any serious violations are repeated. |
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 Greeley Gazette Planned Parenthood's attempt to stop Colorado from allowing a personhood amendment on the ballot in 2012 is part of a coordinated attack on similar initiatives across the country. | |
