By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
White House insiders say the Obama’s were planning an ”inclusive” Christmas which would not have included Christian symbols such as the crèche, and only bowed to tradition at the last moment. Read the rest…
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Obama Reveals Little During Meeting with Catholic Journalists
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Nothing noteworthy came of the president’s “round table” discussion with Catholic journalists last week. He called differences on the abortion issue “healthy,” said his conscience clause protections would be “robust” and advised Christians to examine their beliefs about homosexuality to be sure they’re not hurting anyone.
Gay Activists Given White House Reception
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Although billed as a reception to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, the 1969 Greenwich Village demonstration that gave birth to the modern gay rights movement, President Barack Obama used the occasion to shore up his lagging support in the gay community by hosting an East Room reception for activists at the White House yesterday.
White House Misrepresents Facts About Notre Dame Protests
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
During a press briefing at the White House yesterday, press secretary Robert Gibbs used inaccurate facts to diminish the scope of the protest being waged against Notre Dame’s invitation to pro-abortion president Barack Obama to speak and receive an honorary law degree at this Sunday’s commencement.
White House Calls Notre Dame Fury “Healthy Disagreement”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The White House says the fury over President Obama’s commencement appearance at Notre Dame University in May is “part of what he loves about this country.”
Pagans “Cleanse” White House of Evil Spirits
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Unknown to most Americans, on the night before the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, a crowd of more than 1,000 people gathered in the heart of Washington, DC to witness a shaman perform a pagan ritual known as a “saging” to rid the White House of evil spirits.
