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Some lawmakers angered by death penalty ruling

Posted on June 26, 2008
The AP reports: “Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal called the ruling “a clear abuse of judicial authority” and vowed state officials will “evaluate ways to amend our statute to maintain death as a penalty for this horrific crime.” In Oklahoma, state senator Jay Paul Gumm promised similar efforts...

Supreme Court strikes down ?millionaire?s amendment?

Posted on June 26, 2008
The AP reports: “The Supreme Court has struck down the ‘millionaire’s amendment’ as an unfair way to help opponents of wealthy candidates who spend from their personal fortunes.” SCOTUS Blog links to the opinion and some filings: “The opinion by Justice Alito in Davis v...

San Diego County clerk reneges on religious accommodation

Posted on June 26, 2008
Jeff Johnson reports at OneNewsNow.com: . . . County Clerk Greg Smith originally agreed not to make deputy clerks who objected on religious grounds perform same-sex “marriages.” But when 14 of the 30 deputies normally assigned to that duty wanted to opt out, Smith changed his mind...

Court order puts unconstitutional St. Louis literature distribution policy on hold

Posted on June 26, 2008
A federal judge issued an order Tuesday that will permit a Christian ministry to hand out literature and speak about their religious viewpoint at an annual ?PrideFest? event celebrating homosexual behavior.

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U.S. Supreme Court: 2nd Amendment guarantees individual?s right to bear arms

Posted on June 26, 2008
Answering a 127-year old constitutional question, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to have a gun, at least in one?s home. The Court, splitting 5-4, struck down a District of Columbia ban on handgun possession.

AZ Marriage Amendment on Life Support

Posted on June 26, 2008
The Center for Arizona Policy provides this update on the status of the Arizona Marriage Amendment after yesterday's failed vote in the Senate.

Toronto: Residents upset by swingers clubs

Posted on June 25, 2008
Just weeks after residents of a gradually gentrifying west-end neighbourhood protested against the surprise appearance of a strip club on Toronto's Lake Shore Boulevard, they are now aghast that two so-called swingers clubs have recently set up shop nearby.

Ireland: Legal rights for homosexual partners ?within a year?

Posted on June 25, 2008
Gay and lesbian couples will have legal recognition of their relationships within a year, according to the Minister for Justice.

?Czech Republic: 2 anti-gay rallies banned?

Posted on June 25, 2008
The authorities in Brno, South Moravia, have banned two Saturday protest rallies against a gay pride march through the town.

Multimedia project aims to promote abortion under guise of neutrality

Posted on June 25, 2008
Carlos Polo, the director of the Latin American Office of the Population Research Institute, warned this week that those behind the multimedia project called ?The Decency Gap? are trying to portray themselves as neutral in order to ?continue ahead with the intention of misinforming people about the reality of abortion...

Christians on trial in Algeria for spreading faith

Posted on June 25, 2008
Two men who converted from Islam to Christianity went on trial Wednesday on charges that they illegally promoted the Christian faith in Algeria.

ADF commends signing of ?Jesse?s Law?

Posted on June 25, 2008
The new law, inspired by the amazing ordeal of Jesse Ramirez, closed a loophole in the decision-making process for patients who are physically unable to communicate their wishes regarding medical care.

Ultrasound laws at center of state abortion wars

Posted on June 25, 2008
In all, 17 states considered more than 30 ultrasound bills this year, a record level of legislative activity on any abortion issue, according to the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion-rights research group.

Romanian gov?t to decide on 11-year-old girl abortion

Posted on June 25, 2008
China Daily reports: “Romania’s health minister said Wednesday a government committee will decide this week whether an 11-year-old who was raped by her uncle can go to Britain for an abortion or must continue the pregnancy.” Visit Site » Share This

HRC: Transgender advocate Diego Sanchez discusses educating Congress on transgender issues

Posted on June 25, 2008
The HRC Backstory Blog carries this post discussing recent Congressional testimony by Transgender advocate Diego Sanchez. Visit Site » Share This

Toronto: Residents upset by swingers clubs

Posted on June 25, 2008
The Globe and Mail reports: “Just weeks after residents of a gradually gentrifying west-end neighbourhood protested against the surprise appearance of a strip club on Toronto’s Lake Shore Boulevard, they are now aghast that two so-called swingers clubs have recently set up shop nearby ...

Unbalanced Committee Courts Presbyterian Moral Relativism

Posted on June 25, 2008
The Christian Newswire reports: “. . . On June 24, a General Assembly committee voted to change the constitutional standards for deacons, elders, and ministers to be ordained to office. Among the ordination standards is a requirement for sexual morality ...

Australian Islamic leader announces that polygamous marriages should be recognised by the government

Posted on June 25, 2008
Bill Muehlenberg?s Culture Watch blog carries this post that begins: An Australian Islamic leader has announced that polygamous marriages should be recognised by the Australian government. Keysar Trad from the Islamic Friendship Association of Australia said that polygamous relationships in the Muslim community should be legalised...

Cal. Commission for Impartial Courts public forum - July 14th

Posted on June 25, 2008
The California Court website is reporting on this upcoming public forum: Public Forum: Preserving Impartial Courts in California, July 14, 2008, 9:30 a.m.?12:30 p.m., Secretary of State Building, Sacramento Visit Site » Share This

National Review: Stalling Judge Conrad - 4th Circuit Nominee

Posted on June 25, 2008
The National Review editors have this post that begins: “The ongoing obstruction of President Bush?s nomination of Robert J. Conrad Jr. to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit presents a stark picture of the extremism of Senate Democrats...

Kids rescued, pimps arrested in prostitution busts

Posted on June 25, 2008
The AP reports: “Hundreds of people have been arrested and 21 children rescued in what the FBI is calling a five-day roundup of networks of pimps who force children into prostitution.” Visit Site » Share This

Congressional Dems kill effort to require parental consent for medications

Posted on June 25, 2008
Daniel McConchie has this post on the Americans United for Life Blog.� It reports on HR 5876, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act and legislative maneuvering by Democrats to kill the bill as a potential threat to abortion drug profits...

?Lambda Legal Sues Florida Hospital for Mistreatment of Deceased Lesbian?s Family?

Posted on June 25, 2008
Lambda Legal has issued this press release that begins: “Today Lambda Legal announced a lawsuit against Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami for the negligent and outrageous treatment towards the family of Lisa Pond, a lesbian whose partner of 18 years and their three children were not allowed to see her as she slipped into a [...

ACLU: ?Settlement With Lake County School District Calls For Comprehensive Approach To Protecting Students From Anti-Gay Harassment?

Posted on June 25, 2008
The ACLU has issued this press release that begins: “The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NC) has reached a settlement with the Upper Lake Union School District that contains a comprehensive series of steps the district will undertake to protect students from anti-gay harassment and discrimination...

No meetings for Christians at Ohio civic center, ADF sues

Posted on June 25, 2008
Attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund filed a federal lawsuit against Union Township Tuesday on behalf of Citizens for Community Values for denying the Christian educational group access to a public meeting room.

Breaking! Marriage Amendment vote fails in Arizona Senate, for now

Posted on June 25, 2008
The Arizona Republic is reporting that the Marriage Amendment has failed to pass in the Senate on a 14-11 vote, but another vote may be forthcoming.

Mike Johnson on the Zeb Bell Show: ADF?s pulpit initiative

Posted on June 25, 2008
ADF attorney Mike Johnson appeared on the Zeb Bell Show to discuss ADF’s pulpit initiative. The mp3 file is here and runs just over 18 minutes. Related post: IRS Should Investigate Minnesota Church For Electioneering, Says Americans United Share This

ACLU urges Naval Academy to end lunchtime prayer

Posted on June 25, 2008
The Baltimore Sun reports: “At the request of nine midshipmen, the American Civil Liberties Union is urging the Naval Academy to abolish lunchtime prayer, renewing a debate about religion’s place at the Annapolis military college.” The ACLU’s press release and letter are here...

Albert Mohler: Coming to a mall near you - Planned Parenthood

Posted on June 25, 2008
"Planned Parenthood may soon be coming to a mall near you, but no matter how much they want to burnish their image and go 'upscale,' their business remains death on demand."

Indiana: Judge temporarily shuts down Plainfield adult store

Posted on June 25, 2008
WISH TV 8 reports: “A Hendricks County Judge has ordered an adult shop in Plainfield to temporarily close its doors. The judge said the store was in direct violation of town ordinances. Private shows and live lingerie models were advertised in the windows of Hot Temptations ...

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