Homeland Security’s Other “ Extremist” List

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer

While the nation was focused on a controversial document that categorized veterans as potential terrorists, the Department of Homeland Security also issued a “Lexicon” of extremism that included everything from black power activists to abortion foes. The list was reportedly nixed within hours and recalled from state and local law enforcement officials.

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“Holy War” Erupts in DC Over Same-Sex Marriage Bill

by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
 
Enraged citizens stormed the halls of Washington D.C.’s City Hall yesterday after the Council pushed through a measure to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere without hearings or giving constituents an opportunity to have their voices heard on the issue.

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Filmmaker Accuses Vatican of Obstructionism

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer

Ron Howard, director of the new Dan Brown movie, Angels & Demons, is accusing the Vatican of interfering with the production company’s effort to obtain permits to shoot certain scenes during filming. The Vatican is calling these claims a publicity stunt.

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Notre Dame Alumna Exposes Pro-Abortion Mentality on U.S. Campuses

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer

An alumna of the University of Notre Dame, who received no help in 1999 when she experienced an unplanned pregnancy just months before graduating, says the Obama invitation encourages Catholics to reduce the abortion issue to nothing more than “dining-room talk.”

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