Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012

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Dear readers,

We are extremely excited about our fifteenth anniversary gala, set to take place on April 28, at the Hilton hotel by Dulles airport just outside Washington D.C.

Please note, if you are interested in attending it is critical that you register as soon as possible, since seating is extremely limited to just over 300 attendees. To register or find out more about the gala, please visit lsngala.com.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
John Jalsevac
Assistant Editor
LifeSiteNews.com

Today’s blog posts:

Georgia’s high court strikes down assisted suicide restriction - Alex Schadenberg
Planned Parenthood’s fraud, waste, and abuse: new report details corruption at abortion giant - Jill Stanek
India finance minister rejects UK aid: aid focuses heavily on population control - Peter Baklinski

Pro-life Komen VP who quit blasts Planned Parenthood’s ‘vicious attacks and coercion’

Ben Johnson Tue Feb 07 17:33 EST Abortion

Karen Handel says, “What was unleashed over this past week was a vicious attack against a great organization."

Memo to Obama: you’ve got a problem.

Thomas Peters Tue Feb 07 16:16 EST Opinion

When “CHURCH VOWS WAR ON OBAMA” is the top headline on Drudge — you’ve got a problem.

Breaking: Court rules California amendment defending marriage is ‘unconstitutional’

Ben Johnson Tue Feb 07 15:24 EST Family

The federal appeals court rules Proposition 8 "unconstitutional," but pro-family activists promise to fight all the way to the Supreme Court.

1 minute 19 second must-see pro-life video

John Jalsevac Tue Feb 07 11:54 EST Abortion

We urge you to take 1 minute (1 minute, 19 seconds to be exact) to watch this powerful video, and then to share it with your friends and family!

Obama officials send mixed messages on reconsidering birth control mandate

Kathleen Gilbert Tue Feb 07 17:57 EST Abortion

"I think we need to lower our voices and get together," said> Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod on MSNBC's Morning Joe Tuesd

Round-up: aftershocks of the Komen shakedown

Kathleen Gilbert Tue Feb 07 17:24 EST Abortion

Planned Parenthood's savage treatment of Komen is continuing to resound throughout the media. Here is the latest news about the controversy.

154 bipartisan Congressmen demand Obama admin reverse birth control mandate

Kathleen Gilbert Tue Feb 07 17:10 EST Abortion

“This radical mandate by the Obama Administration is an attack on the religious freedoms guaranteed to all Americans,” said Rep. Scalise, who led the congressman.

Planned Parenthood facility in Iowa set to close

Thaddeus Baklinski Tue Feb 07 15:03 EST Abortion

Sue Thayer, one-time manager of the office but now a staunch pro-lifer, rejoiced at the news. "God hears our prayers and He answers!" she said.

Pro-life exec. resigns from Komen Foundation over Planned Parenthood controversy

Ben Johnson Tue Feb 07 12:12 EST Abortion

Numerous media outlets had suspected the decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood originated with Handel, who describes herself as a “pro-life Christian.”

Super Bowl halftime show ‘slap in face to families’ says Parents Television Council

Matthew Cullinan Hoffman Tue Feb 07 11:38 EST Family

At one point in the performance Hip-Hop singer "M.I.A." thrust her middle finger at the camera, while she apparently chanted, "I don't give a sh-t".

New Planned Parenthood TV ad thanks Obama for the contraception mandate

Ben Johnson Tue Feb 07 08:43 EST Contraception

The organization that makes $64 million on contraception sales tells viewers the president "stood strong" for "basic health care."

65 Orthodox Church bishops call on Obama to ‘rescind’ the ‘unjust’ contraception mandate

Ben Johnson Tue Feb 07 08:29 EST Faith

The leaders of the nation's three million Orthodox Christians "call upon HHS Secretary Sebelius and the Obama administration to rescind this unjust ruling."

Shock: Pro-life activist arrested by Calgary police for showing graphic abortion signs

Patrick B. Craine Tue Feb 07 18:06 EST Abortion

Pro-lifers holding a Choice Chain at a busy Calgary intersection were approached by an officer who demanded they take the signs down because they were “distracting” and yielding complaints.

University of Victoria student society censors pro-life club again

Peter Baklinski Tue Feb 07 14:04 EST Abortion

“We must all demand that our society be free of discrimination and censorship of minority or unpopular viewpoints," said club vice-president Cameron Côté.

Winning the abortion argument without losing your mind

Kristen Walker Tue Feb 07 13:45 EST Opinion

I write for a pretty large audience about what is arguably the most controversial subject ever. Ever. What this means is I basically reside in an opinion pressure cooker.

20 years after Ireland’s X case, pro-aborts target ‘jewel in the crown’ of the pro-life movement

Niamh Ui Bhriain Tue Feb 07 13:27 EST Opinion

2012 will be a battle for hearts and minds, and to protect mothers and babies from legalised exploitation and destruction.

Scotland’s opposition parties back same-sex ‘marriage’

Thaddeus Baklinski Tue Feb 07 13:02 EST Homosexuality

The Scottish government concluded a public consultation on redefining marriage in December.

Catholics should donate elsewhere until Komen clarifies: Toledo Bishop

Hilary White, Rome Correspondent Tue Feb 07 12:13 EST