By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A California man has posthumously “adopted” two children who were aborted years earlier by his wife as a way to help her heal from the pain of the abortions.
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Red Envelope Campaign a Huge Success
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A mail room worker at the White House has confirmed receipt of a “deluge” of more than 2.25 million red envelopes symbolizing lives snuffed out by abortion.
Prayer Vigils Outside Abortion Clinics Work!
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A campaign director for the national 40 Days for Life program says their efforts are paying off. One abortion center employee asked for prayer to help her find another job and patients at one clinic who learned their doctor was performing abortions have taken their business elsewhere. Two other clinics have temporarily closed just to avoid the prayerful vigils.
Tiller Acquitted – Facing New Charges
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A Kansas jury has found abortionist, George Tiller, not guilty on all 19 misdemeanor charges that accused him of violating state laws involving late-term abortions. However, moments after the verdict was announced, the state’s Board of Healing Arts announced plans to investigate additional allegations against him.
Family of Abortion Clinic Owner Killed in Montana Crash
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The March 22 crash of a private plane in a Catholic Cemetery in Montana claimed the lives of nine members of the family of “Bud” Feldkamp III, owner of the largest for-profit abortion chain in the country.
Lawmakers Request Massive Increase in Taxpayer Funding for Overseas Abortions
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In spite of the fact that the majority of Americans oppose President Barack Obama’s decision to use taxpayer money to fund overseas abortions, a New York Congresswoman is asking the government to increase this funding from $50 million to $530 million to “reverse a decade of inadequate funding.”
Obama to Rescind Conscience Protections
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Obama administration has announced plans to rescind President Bush’s recently enacted job protections for health care workers who refuse to provide care they find objectionable for reasons of conscience. Even though the administration made the announcement quietly, a political fire storm has already erupted over the plans.
Pope Confronts Pelosi’s Pro-Abortion Views
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
During an official visit with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of her party today, Pope Benedict XVI took a moment to meet privately with the staunchly pro-abortion Speaker to remind her of her duty to create a just system of laws that will protect human life at all stages.
12 Year-Old Stuns the World with Pro-Life Speech
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A 12 year-old Toronto girl stunned her teachers and has become an instant celebrity on Youtube after delivering a five-minute pro-life speech for a school competition. Even though teachers threatened to disqualify her, and one judge actually left the room during the speech, in the end, the girl was awarded first prize for her “controversial” message.
New Bill Will Defund Planned Parenthood
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A pro-life Congressman has introduced a bill in Congress that will prevent taxpayer dollars from funding groups such as Planned Parenthood that perform abortions.
