Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Heroic News: “Ben & Jerry's renames ice cream flavor to support gay 'marriage' in the UK” plus 10 more

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Ben & Jerry's renames ice cream flavor to support gay 'marriage' in the UK

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 12:01 PM PDT

Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., a Vermont company known for quirky ice cream flavors and a social agenda, is noting on its British website that it has renamed an old flavor “Apple-y Ever After!” to show support for gay marriage.

'Death with Dignity' advocate commits suicide at age 83

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 11:56 AM PDT

A doctor who championed for Oregon's Death With Dignity Act has died, assisted by the law he fought so hard for a decade earlier. Portland physician Dr. Peter Goodwin died Sunday at 83 in his home after using lethal chemicals obtained under the Oregon law, surrounded by his family.

Raquel Welch: the ‘era of porn’ has ‘annihilated’ men

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 11:53 AM PDT

As one of America’s most revered sex symbols, she might not be the first celebrity to jump to mind as a crusader against pornography.

'Women Speak for Themselves' campaign generates major media attention

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 11:22 AM PDT

The 'Women Speak for Themselves' campaign, which began with a simple online letter and petition to sign, has been generating major media coverage, having been featured on the John Stewart Show, in the Washington Post, The Hill, and on EWTN's 'The World Over' and the Laura Ingraham show.

Abortion advocates unwilling to debate campus pro-life clubs

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 10:01 AM PDT

Pro-life students from McMaster and Guelph are now issuing a public challenge to “pro-choice” proponents (specifically professors, doctors, clinic workers, and advocates from pro-choice organizations), inviting them to defend their position on abortion.

Obama's Budget Priorities Show He's Beholden to Abortion

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 08:02 AM PDT

Obama's budget concerns see abortion 'rights' as a top priority.

Wisconsin Legislature Debates Abortion Coverage, Teaching Abstinence

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 08:02 AM PDT

Democrats lashed out at the bills the Assembly debated Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as part of a national war on women. One bill would require schools to teach abstinence as the only reliable way to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and the other would limit funding for aborting babies.

Arizona Bill Would Allow Employers Right to Deny Contraceptive Coverage

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 07:52 AM PDT

The Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-2 this week to endorse a controversial bill that would allow Arizona employers the right to deny health insurance coverage for contraceptives based on religious objections.

Contraceptives may increase breast cancer risk in women

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 07:23 AM PDT

With women popping contraceptive pills becoming a usual scenario in the fast-moving pace of life, doctors generally advise caution. More recently, a report from Australian National University professionals stated that injectable contraceptives could significantly increase the rate of breast cancer in users.

Argentine court allows abortions in rape cases

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 06:45 AM PDT

Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that will decriminalize abortions in cases of rape.

Mississippi 'Personhood' efforts revived

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Posted: 14 Mar 2012 06:21 AM PDT

The personhood amendment, if passed, would define life as beginning at the moment of conception.