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As ‘pro-life’ outnumbers ‘pro-choice’ Planned Parenthood CEO declares terms ‘irrelevant’ - Jill Stanek

Louisiana passes three pro-life bills, NC restricts Planned Parenthood funding, and more

Ben Johnson Mon Jun 04 19:10 EST Abortion

A state legislative round-up.

Former president of APA says organization controlled by ‘gay rights’ movement

Matthew Cullinan Hoffman Mon Jun 04 18:39 EST Homosexuality

Dr. Cummings originally introduced the motion to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder, but now believes ideology has trumped science in the APA.

Planned Parenthood’s $1.4 million Obama ad campaign ‘out of step with women,’ pro-life group says

Calvin Freiburger Mon Jun 04 15:25 EST Abortion

An expert tells LifeSiteNews the ads will not be influential, because the abortion giant's "public image has soured along with that bad press.”

EDITORIAL: ‘What’s in a name?’ Gay-straight alliances and the Ontario bishops

The Editors Mon Jun 04 12:49 EST Commentary

This is no longer the time for politicking. This is not the time for compromise. The McGuinty government has declared war on the Catholic Church, our families and our freedoms.

Get the DOJ Out of our Restrooms!

Ben Johnson Mon Jun 04 18:04 EST Opinion

Why is the Obama administration trying to force colleges to let men into their women's rooms?

Vatican corrects Yale nun: reaffirms sinfulness of homosexual acts, masturbation, divorce

Angela O’Brien Mon Jun 04 13:11 EST Homosexuality

The Vatican sated that the book contradicts Catholic doctrine because it endorses divorce, masturbation, and homosexual “relationships and activities.”

The hidden abortion-preterm birth connection

Lucia Muchova Mon Jun 04 11:53 EST Abortion

A newly released research paper charges that researchers are burying data that shows a link between abortion and dangerous preterm births in later pregnancies.

Troubled Ohio abortion clinic to close permanently days after documents leaked

John Jalsevac Mon Jun 04 11:36 EST Abortion

Capital Care has reportedly been plagued with decreased business and financial problems.

U.S. bishops: DOMA ruling is ‘a grave injustice’

Sr. Mary Ann Walsh Mon Jun 04 10:28 EST Faith

"Hopefully, this unjust ruling will be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, for the benefit of our nation’s children, and our nation as a whole," said Bishop Salvatore Cordileone.

Former Democratic Party state chairman says party needs to make room for pro-lifers

Ben Johnson Mon Jun 04 08:57 EST Abortion

"A recent Gallup Poll indicated that over a one-third of Democrats oppose abortion," said former Alabama Party Chairman Joe Turnham.

Alberta Premier sets new precedent: will attend ‘gay pride’ festival

Thaddeus Baklinski Mon Jun 04 14:30 EST Homosexuality

"This is a huge milestone for us," Colleen Sutherland, co-chair of the Edmonton Pride Festival Society, told CTV Edmonton.

Cannes film festival awards pro-euthanasia film

Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent Mon Jun 04 19:18 EST Euthanasia

Michael Haneke’s Amour positively depicts mercy killing of the disabled.

Abortion can kick-start ‘vicious cycle’ of repeat pregnancies, abortions: UK expert

Hilary White, Rome Correspondent Mon Jun 04 17:48 EST Abortion

Promiscuity is a major issue for many women following an abortion, leading to a further abortion, said Margaret Cuthill, a counselor with 20 years experience.

Sex-selection vote exposed Obama, Democrats’ abortion extremism

Steve Mosher Mon Jun 04 17:32 EST Opinion

Extremists. What else are we to call those who favor abortions performed for the sole purpose of eliminating unborn baby girls because of their sex?

Protecting children from porn

Carolyn Moynihan Mon Jun 04 17:07 EST Opinion

Opt-in filtering for porn would be a great help to parents. Why should it be so difficult?

Killing like mindless soldiers: the mentality of masses of the abortion industry

Susan Michelle Tyrrell Mon Jun 04 16:19 EST Opinion

Killing without discrimination is murder of the lowest sort; it’s what Hitler instituted.

China hits couple with record $204,000 fine for having second child

Kathleen Gilbert Mon Jun 04 15:26 EST Abortion

Repercussions for unauthorized children in China routinely include crushing fines as well as forced abortions and sterilizations.

Outrage as Australia’s oldest university approves its first-ever pro-life student group

Jason Rushton, Australia correspondent Mon Jun 04 12:23 EST Abortion

Decision met with outrage by stunned pro-abortion students organising events, petitions and constitutional amendments which would ban pro-life groups from ever again gaining approval at the university.

Opposing same-sex ‘marriage’ in truth and charity

Melanie Baker Mon Jun 04 10:54 EST aaaa