By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The former editor of the National Catholic Register says anyone who thinks the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is dead nees to take a look at the Senate’s health care reform bill.
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Woman Who Hid Anne Frank Dies at 100
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The woman who hid Anne Frank and her family during the Nazi occupation of Holland, and hid the famous diary detailing the experience, has died at the age of 100.
“ND88” Judge Steps Aside
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The judge assigned to the cases of 88 pro-life demonstrators who were arrested last spring during the appearance at Notre Dame of President Barack Obama has decided to recuse herself from the case.
White House Re-nominates Anti-Catholic, Pro-Abortion Nominee
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The White House has decided to re-nominate a virulent anti-Catholic, pro-abortion candidate who once referred to pregnant women as “fetal containers” and tried to strip the Church of its tax exempt status because of its pro-life position, to head the Office of Legal Council.
Abortion-Funding in Health Care Reform Because it’s Cheaper than Childbirth
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A Planned Parenthood executive admitted to Forbes Magazine last week that the reason insurers want to cover abortion is because the procedure is cheaper than childbirth and saves them money.
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Young People Suffering More Mental Health Issues Than Ever Before
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A new study has confirmed what high school and college counselors have long suspected – high school and college students suffering with mental health issues are at record levels.
U.S. Bishops Ask Parishes to Help Stop Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The U.S. Bishops are once again sending out bulletin inserts and pulpit announcements to the nation’s parishes with the hopes of inspiring to Catholics to become active in the effort to prevent health care reform from advancing a pro-abortion agenda.
Pope Calls Same-Sex Relations an Attack on Creation
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
During a traditional January address to the Vatican diplomatic corps yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI called laws ignoring the difference between the sexes an “attack” on creation.
Deadly Occult Rituals On the Rise
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The last month has seen a number of news stories about occult rituals being linked to the torture and murder of women and children.
Cancer Groups Downplay New Study Linking the Pill/Abortion to Breast Cancer
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The national cancer establishment is continuing to stifle news of a study linking oral contraceptives with breast cancer. The same study also contains a reversal of position by a top National Cancer Institute researcher about the link between abortion and breast cancer.