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Pope Francis Spends Time With Homeless During Trip to US
During his trip to the United States, Pope Francis has chosen to dine with the underprivileged and often overlooked population of Washington, D.C.: the homeless…. Read More
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What Pope Francis Told Obama About Religious Liberty
Pope Francis, with allegiance to Catholic doctrine, spoke out in support of religious liberty to the 11,000 ticketed guests on the South Lawn of the White… Read More
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What Millennials Hope to Hear From Pope Francis
Today, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Mixed into the attendees were… Read More
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How We Should Help the Poor Escape Poverty
The Census Bureau’s most recent poverty data was released last week. Predictably, vast expenditures on anti-poverty programs have not budged the numbers: more than 45… Read More
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As Pope Francis Visits the US, Here Are 5 Facts About American Catholics
Gallup has released a list of five facts about American Catholics in honor of Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States. According to Gallup’s report: Twenty-three… Read More
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Rand Paul: ‘We Need to Be Talking About Planned Parenthood’
Sen. Rand Paul says it’s time to put the Democratic Party on the defensive when it comes to the fight over abortion and defunding Planned… Read More
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West Virginia House Speaker Wants to Make Sure Planned Parenthood Isn’t Receiving State Funds
This post has been updated to include a response from a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, who returned our request for comment after this… Read More
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Here’s the Face of the 20-Week Abortion Ban Debate
At 29 years old, Danielle Pickering was faced with an impossible decision: Save her own life, or that of her unborn son. “We chose not… Read More
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Teacher in Viral ‘Humans of New York’ Photo Attacks Marijuana, Says It Makes His Students ‘Less Curious’
Brandon Stanton, the 31-year-old photographer behind the viral Humans of New York photo series, does not shy away from sensitive topics. On Monday, a photograph… Read More
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Viral #ShoutYourAbortion Hashtag Met With Pro-Life Response
A pro-abortion hashtag was met with a pro-life response when it trended on Twitter Monday. The hashtag #shoutyourabortion was created by writers Lindy West and… Read More
SocietyCommentary
No, America Was Not Founded On Racist Principles
Last week, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., told an audience at Liberty University that the United States was founded “on racist principles.” He added, “That’s a… Read More
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Birth Photographer Captures Newborns in Unique Pose
One photographer from the Netherlands is gaining a following for portraying babies as though they are still in the womb. Marry Fermont, 35, of Fermont… Read More
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The Pope Is at Odds With Liberals, Too. Just Don’t Expect the Media to Report It.
When it comes to Pope Francis, the media are quick to pick up on his more liberal views. In a story headlined, “Republicans’ Comments Put… Read More
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Hollywood’s Idea of Tolerance: Mocking Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis at the Emmys
There’s nothing funnier than laughing at a woman trying to stay true to her beliefs. That appears to be the understanding of Emmy host Andy… Read More
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This Pro-Life Group Wants You to Try to Schedule a Mammogram at Planned Parenthood
A pro-life organization has planned “Schedule Your Mammogram Day” on Sept. 21, a national campaign to have participants call Planned Parenthood to schedule a mammogram,… Read More
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What Life Looks Like at 18 Weeks
A debate over life is commencing this week, with the Senate set to vote on a historic measure that would ban abortions nationwide after 20… Read More
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The 4 Types of Poverty, and How to Cure Them
Over the past 10 years, in spite of massive and growing funding of America’s anti-poverty agenda, the percentage of individuals able to support themselves free… Read More
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US Spends Far More on Social Welfare Than Most European Nations
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its annual poverty report. Conventional wisdom holds that the U.S. has a small social welfare system and far more… Read More
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How to Avoid Another Kim Davis Situation, Without Surrendering on Religious Freedom
Editor’s note: This article was originally published Sept. 10. Kim Davis is out of jail and taking a few days off before going back to… Read More
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Over 70 Pro-Life Leaders Oppose Any Bill Funding Planned Parenthood
More than 70 pro-life leaders signed a memo by the Conservative Action Project to oppose any government spending bill that provides taxpayer funding to abortion provider… Read More
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Activist: China’s One-Child Policy Responsible for More Violence Against Women Than Any Other Policy
NASHUA, N.H.—The pro-life movement should be an international effort, according to Reggie Littlejohn, the president of Women’s Rights Without Frontiers. Speaking at the Bringing America… Read More
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San Francisco Jails Adopt New Policy for Transgender Inmates
The San Francisco County Jail will allow transgender inmates to be housed by their gender preference. Announced on Thursday by Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, the first… Read More
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Fallen Cop’s Colleagues Step In to Take His Daughter to Father-Daughter Dance
On September 4, a group of six police officers in Memphis, Tennessee, responded to a different kind of call for help. Jewel Warren, an eight-year-old… Read More
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Report: Planned Parenthood’s Annual Excess Revenue in Millions
A report released on Sept. 15 by the Charlotte Lozier Institute, the research arm of the Susan B. Anthony list, indicates that Planned Parenthood has… Read More
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27 Facts About Pope Francis
Pope Francis is about to make his first visit to the United States. According to his schedule, Francis will arrive in the United States on… Read More
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Conservatives Dispute Civil Rights Commission Report Citing ‘Inhumane’ Conditions at Immigrant Detention Centers
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released an extensive report Thursday urging President Barack Obama to release undocumented immigrant women and children from detention facilities,… Read More
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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Two Bills That Could Defund Planned Parenthood
The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on Thursday regarding legislation authored by Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., vice chairman of the committee, and… Read More
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In Obamacare Mandate Case, Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Religious Freedom
Thursday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a challenge to the Affordable Care Act requirement that employers offer their employees health… Read More
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77% of Americans Oppose Funding Organization That Sells Fetal Body Parts
Over 60 members of Congress and numerous other organizations are calling on Congress to defund Planned Parenthood of the over $500 million in taxpayer funding… Read More
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New Movie ‘Captive’ Breaks the Mold for Faith-Based Films
The new movie “Captive,” which opens this weekend, breaks the typical Hollywood mold. “Captive” tells the true story of drug addict Ashley Smith, who, while… Read More
