by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The site of the original tea party was the scene of a stunning victory for conservative Americans whose “tea party” fervor fueled the election of Massachusetts GOP State Senator Scott Brown into the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA). Brown ran on a fiscally conservative platform and made repeated promises to “kill” the massively unpopular health care reform bill which many believe is now doomed.
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Planned Parenthood Solicits Donations for “Reproductive Care” for Haiti
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
With an estimated nine million Haitians displaced in the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake and in dire need of the basics such as food, water and shelter, the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is soliciting donations for “condom demonstrations” and other “reproductive care” for Haitian quake victims.
Miracle Attributable to Pope Pius XII Under Investigation
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Vatican has confirmed that a “presumed miracle” attributed to Pope Pius XII is now under investigation.
Voters Throng to Polls in Massachusetts
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Even with light snow falling over much of Massachusetts today, motivated voters are thronging to the polls to decide the fate of a Senate seat that could be a game changer in the national health care debate.
Vatican Establishes 12 Aid Centers in Haiti
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Responding to the catastrophe in Haiti, the Pontifical Council “Cor Unum” has announced that it has established 12 sites on the ground in the stricken island nation to distribute food, water, clothing, medical aid and shelter to the population.
Company Under Fire for Inscribing Bible Verses on Gun Sights
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A Michigan manufacturer is under fire for inscribing coded references to Gospel passages in the high-powered rifle sights they provide to the U.S. military.
Pope Wants Laity to Become More Involved in Politics
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity said during a recent interview that the Pope wants Catholics to become more actively involved in the political life of their nations.
International Pro Life Leaders to Join March for Life
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pro-life leaders from around the world coming to Washington this week to stand in solidarity with their American brothers and sisters in the Annual March for Life.
Expert Says Right to Abortion Enslaves Women
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
An international expert on violence against women is warning that the “right to abortion” enslaves women because it turns them into instruments of sexual gratification.
Pat Robertson Defends “Curse on Haiti” Comments
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Televangelist Pat Robertson is standing by his controversial comments about the Haitian earthquake’s connection to a pact with the devil made by people centuries ago.
