Articles for Month: November 2010

Obama Justice Dept Seeks Stay of Order Nixing NIH Embryonic Stem Cell Funding

Thursday September 2, 2010 Obama Justice Dept Seeks Stay of Order Nixing NIH Embryonic Stem Cell Funding By Peter J. Smith WASHINGTON, D.C., September 2, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The U.S. Justice Department is requesting a federal judge stay his order stopping the National Institute of Health’s embryo-destroying stem-cell research pending an appeal, saying that cutting off the money to scientists would harm their research efforts. Chief Judge Royce Lamberth of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled last week that embryonic stem cell research projects funded by the NIH violate the Dickey-Wicker amendment, which prohibits federal dollars […]
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Chinese Human Rights, Religious Freedom Activist Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Friday October 8, 2010 Chinese Human Rights, Religious Freedom Activist Awarded Nobel Peace Prize By Peter J. Smith OSLO, Norway, October 8, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A Chinese human rights dissident and democracy advocate was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Liu Xiaobo is the architect of a pro-democracy and human rights manifesto called Charter 08, which called for basic freedoms such as freedom of religion, assembly, protection of private property, and the guarantee of rights outlined under the U.N.’s Declaration of Universal Human Rights. Authorities arrested Liu two days before the Charter’s December 8, 2008 release and charged […]
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Brownback Takes Kansas in Landslide

Tuesday November 2, 2010 Brownback Takes Kansas in Landslide By John Jalsevac November 2, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Pro-lifers in Kansas can breathe a sight of relief now that Sam Brownback has won the governorship that was formerly held by one of the most extreme pro-abortion politicians in the country – Kathleen Sebelius. Brownback cruised into the governor’s seat, with more than a 30% margin over his competitor Tom Holland. He takes over from Mark Parkinson, who assumed the governorship in April 2009 after Kathleen Sebelius was nominated by President Obama to become secretary of Health and Human Services. “Tomorrow we […]
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Bill to Allow Euthanasia Legalization Introduced in Australia: Senator Hopes for Vote before Christmas

Tuesday November 2, 2010 Bill to Allow Euthanasia Legalization Introduced in Australia: Senator Hopes for Vote before Christmas By Hilary White and John Jalsevac MELBOURNE, November 2, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Senator Bob Brown of the Australian Green Party has introduced a private senator’s bill that would overturn a 1997 law that restricts the ability of the Northern Territory, the ACT and Norfolk Island to legalize euthanasia, reports the Herald Sun. The law would not itself legalize euthanasia, but would permit the individual states to do so. “It ought to get to a vote before Christmas, but that really depends on […]
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UK Pro-Life Leader: “This is World War III”

Wednesday November 3, 2010 UK Pro-Life Leader: “This is World War III” By Patrick B. Craine OTTAWA, Ontario, November 3, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The pro-life movement must promote a true understanding of the transmission of human life to confront the all-out attack against the family being waged by the worldly powers in Europe, North America, and throughout the world, said John Smeaton, national director of the U.K.’s Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC), at the International Pro-Life Conference in Ottawa, Ontario. “This is World War Three,” he declared Friday morning in a wide-ranging and hard-hitting address. “It’s primarily […]
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Massive Pro-Life Blowout in US Governor Races

Wednesday November 3, 2010 Massive Pro-Life Blowout in US Governor Races By Peter J. Smith UNITED STATES, November 3, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Pro-life candidates made a massive sweep of U.S. governor’s races on Tuesday’s midterm elections, capitalizing on the GOP wave. Pro-life-endorsed candidates have so far picked up 12 governorships, and retained control of 9 governorships. At least three races involving pro-life candidates are undecided. The 13 pro-life pick-ups (winner in bold): Alabama – Robert Bentley (R) 58 percent vs. Ron Sparks (D) 42 percent. Florida – Rick Scott (R) 49 percent vs. Alex Sink (D) 48 percent. Iowa: Terry […]
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Embattled Christine O’Donnell Loses to Coons in Delaware Senate Race

Tuesday November 2, 2010 Embattled Christine O’Donnell Loses to Coons in Delaware Senate Race By John Jalsevac November 2, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The “Tea Party tidal wave” (as newly elected Kentucky Senator Rand Paul labeled it tonight) that is sweeping the United States still wasn’t strong enough to carry embattled Delaware Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell to Capitol Hill. At about 9:45 pm. EST tonight, O’Donnell conceded the race to her opponent, Democrat Chris Coons. “We worked hard. We had an incredible victory. Be encouraged. We have won. The Delaware political system will never be the same … the Republican Party […]
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Five Things We Know About the Catholic Vote

Tuesday November 2, 2010 Five Things We Know About the Catholic Vote Commentary by Deal W. Hudson November 2, 2010 (CatholicAdvocate.com) – The polling results released by the New York Times last week do not come as a surprise to anyone familiar with the recent history of the Catholic vote. The NYTs poll found that the percentage of self-identified Catholics favoring GOP candidates has risen 34% since the 2008 election. In fact, Catholic voters moved the most toward the GOP among all the groups being polled, including women, college graduates, independents, West region, 30-44 year olds, suburbanites, and families with […]
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NewsBytes – Life Issues

* Disclaimer: The linked items below or the websites at which they are located do not necessarily represent the views of LifeSiteNews.com. They are presented only for your information. Compiled by Steve Jalsevac San Francisco’s Pier 39: A different Sort of Pro-Life Picket – Jill Stanek   Those who traffic this blog regularly know I support pro-life protests that educate the public about abortion by displaying graphic images of aborted babies. Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust also believes in this approach, but on October 30 at San Francisco’s Pier 39 the group took a different tack. For 4 hours – in […]
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“Awesome” Election 2010: Reaction from US Pro-Life Leaders

Wednesday November 3, 2010 “Awesome” Election 2010: Reaction from US Pro-Life Leaders By John-Henry Westen WASHINGTON, November 3, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – “Last night was a great night for the pro-life movement,” said Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life reacting to last night’s election results. “New pro-life governors, representatives, senators, and state legislators across the nation have won victories.” Brad Mattes, Executive Director of Life Issues Institute said: “America sent a loud and clear message at the polls yesterday. Voters said that President Obama’s pro-abortion agenda-the most pro-abortion in history-is taking our nation in the wrong direction.” Americans […]
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