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abortion and breast cancer

Here is an interesting piece by Dr. Gerard Nadal on the link between abortion and breast cancer. http://www.lifenews.com/2010/11/02/gn-102/ Richard M.

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Gingrichs to show new film in Columbus, Ohio 28 January 2011

Attention: History colleagues and students.  Callista and Newt Gingrich will present their film about Pope John Paul II’s work in bringing about the demise of the Soviet Union.  Tickets for the Friday, 28 January 2011 event (a fundraiser for the Ohio Right to Life Society) are available at http://anightofhopeandinspiration.weebly.com.

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abortion and women’s mental health

Here is a link to Michael New’s analysis of a recent Washington Post story that argued that the claim that abortion has an adverse effect on women’s mental health is based on faulty science.  http://www.lifenews.com/2010/11/08/opi-1004/ His article concludes with this evaluation: “the pro-life movement should take heart. The fact that the mainstream media is willing to invest […]

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Infanticide article

This article concerns infanticide, the killing of the newborn, which some in academia are advocating http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/secondhandsmoke/2010/10/21/it-takes-a-long-time-to-starve-a-severely-disabled-infant-to-death-by-withdrawing-medically-supplied-nutrition/ Thanks to the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network for this information.

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Student Essay Contest (March for Life)

Forms for the March for Life Education and Defense Fund’s annual student essay contest are now available at http://www.marchforlife.org/content/view/46/42/. Since the march will be held in Washington, DC on Monday, 24 January 2011, faculty colleagues should make plans now to request time off to attend this event.

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UFL’s Long Island chapter’s program on abortion and the African-American community

University Faculty for Life has long had a local chapter on Long Island. Jane Gilroy has led this group for many years. Here is a link to a news item about a recent event sponsored by the chapter. http://www.licatholic.org/news/2010/10/102710/AbortionDescribedasThreattoBlackCommunity.html The event explored the effects of abortion on the African-American community. Richard M.

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Richard Stith on “Reforming the Pro-Choice Market”

Here is a link to Richard Stith’s post on the First Things blog on “Reforming the Pro-Choice Market.” http://www.firstthings.com/onthesquare/2010/11/reforming-the-pro-choice-market Richard argues against repealing Obamacare but argues that the health care law ought to be amended to exclude abortion. Richard M.

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LifeIssues.net requests articles

Jerry Novotny, editor of LifeIssues.net, is looking for articles for the website, which is nearing eight million viewers internationally.  Please consult the site at http://lifeissues.net/.  I recommend the site as an exemplary vehicle to share full-text scholarly research not only with colleagues, but also students (the vast majority of whom seek information and material online).

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Democrats and euthanasia

A colleague has asked for information about the Democratic Party’s support of euthanasia.  While my colleague knows that the party supports the current US law on abortion (legal throughout the nine months of pregnancy for any reason whatsoever), he is uncertain that the party’s support for what has come to be known as “death panels” […]

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Life Decisions International boycott info available by email

Life Decisions International, the group that successfully defunds abortion groups like Planned Parenthood through corporate boycotts, now makes its Caleb Report and other special reports available to members by email.  According to its website, at least 261 corporations have ceased funding Planned Parenthood for “more than $40 million.”  Persons interested in monitoring such corporate boycott activity can […]