by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A California federal judge has decided to allow the trial of a same-sex marriage case that could determine if homosexuals will be allowed to marry in the U.S. to be videotaped and shown on YouTube.
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Vatican News Sources Pan “Avatar”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Calling the plotline bland and accusing it of “giving a wink toward” environmental fanaticism, Vatican news sources have given James Cameron’s 3-D techno-thriller, Avatar, less than favorable reviews.
Bishops Embark on New Push for Immigration Reform
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to push for the enactment of immigration reform legislation in 2010.
Citizens Outraged by Portrayal of Bestiality on TV
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Parents Television Council® (PTC) is urging the public to file indecency complaints with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about Fox’s “American Dad,” which featured bestiality between a man and horse on a January 3 episode that aired during hours when indecent content is prohibited.
New Jersey Lawmakers Kill Same-Sex Marriage Bill
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In a stunning defeat for proponents of same-sex marriage, New Jersey lawmakers failed in their last-ditch effort to pass a same sex marriage bill before swearing in a new governor who opposes the measure later this month.
New Citizen Movement Demanding C-SPAN Coverage of Health Care Debate
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
“Demand an end to the secret negotiations!” says the website of a new citizen movement that is putting pressure on lawmakers to give the public access to health care reform negotiations by televising them on C-SPAN.
Health Care Reform Favors Cohabiting Couples
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Although it has received little attention, provisions in the health care reform plan pending in Congress will cause scores of low- and middle-income couples to pay up to $2000 more for health insurance than unmarried couples who live together.
UK Woman on Trial for Killing Disabled Son
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A 57 year-old UK woman is on trial for killing her 22 year-old disabled son while out on bail after an earlier attempt on his life.
Six Christians Killed in Christmas Day Attack
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Six Coptic Christians were killed on Jan. 6 in a drive-by shooting that occurred outside a church in southern Egypt.
Europe on the Verge of Becoming Muslim, Cardinal Warns
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Czech Cardinal Miloslav Vlk is warning that unless Europeans return to their Christian roots, the entire continent will become Islamicized.
