Friday, February 10, 2012

Heroic News: “Breaking: Critics denounce White House 'compromise' on contraception mandate” plus 8 more

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Breaking: Critics denounce White House 'compromise' on contraception mandate

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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 11:50 AM PST

The White House announced today that, instead of forcing religious employers to pay for birth control, it will force insurance companies to offer the drugs free of charge to all women, no matter where they work.

Rick Perry says he signed legislation leading to closings of 12 abortion clinics

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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 11:48 AM PST

Rick Perry praised a move by Texas lawmakers to "de-fund" Planned Parenthood, which runs family planning and abortion clinics around the country.

Math Teacher In Trouble For Giving Student Morning-After Pill

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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 11:33 AM PST

A math teacher in Austin, Texas, resigned after she was caught having helped a student acquire the morning-after pill.

New Obama Scam Lays Groundwork for 'Free' Abortion on Demand

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 11:08 AM PST

In response to criticism of its recent regulation requiring coverage of FDA-approved birth control drugs and devices, the White House today announced a purported "compromise" under which insurance plans will be required to provide the coverage in all plans, without charging anything additional for it. 

Rubio dubs abortion defining issue for America’s future

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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 06:58 AM PST

Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) told a pro-life gathering in the nation’s capital why he believes abortion is “bad for America, bad for our society, and bad for our people.”

America needs virtuous citizens to survive, Weigel says

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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 06:55 AM PST

The future of America depends upon the recognition that a democracy requires citizens formed in virtue in order to flourish, said Catholic scholar and author George Weigel.

Virginia Senate passes adoption bill protecting children from homosexuality

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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 06:48 AM PST

The Virginia Senate voted 22-18 on Thursday to approve a bill that would allow private adoption and foster care agencies to deny placement of children based on religious or moral beliefs, including disapproval of homosexuality.

Breaking: Obama to cave on contraceptive mandate...but not really

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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 06:43 AM PST

ABC News has learned that later today the White House — possibly President Obama himself — will likely announce an attempt to accommodate these religious groups. The move, based on state models, will almost certainly not satisfy bishops and other religious leaders since it will preserve the goal of women employees having their birth control fully covered by health insurance.

Gay by Choice?

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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 06:34 AM PST

Are all homosexuals "born that way"? Not if you believe the testimony of a prominent "gay" actress.