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• "Miss California to campaign against gay marriage," Associated Press (April 30, 2009)
• "Gay marriage bill passes in N.H. Senate," Eric Moskowitz, The Boston Globe (April 30, 2009)
• "Obama says abortion rights law not a top priority," David Alexander, Reuters (April 30, 2009)
• "NARAL President Celebrates Barack Obama's 100 First Days of Promoting Abortion," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (April 29, 2009)
• "Forced abortions shake up China wombs-for-rent industry," James Pomfret, Reuters (April 30, 2009)
• "Survey: 44 percent switch religions," Betsy Hart, Chicago Sun-Times (April 30, 2009)
• "Chamber instructs Henry to veto yet another pro-life bill," Tulsa Beacon (April 30, 2009)
• "Culture unraveling," Ken Blackwell, WORLD Magazine (April 29, 2009)

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• "Maine: Vote on Gay Marriage Expected," Abby Goodnough, The New York Times (April 29, 2009)
• "NH state Senate voting Wednesday on gay marriage," Associated Press (April 28, 2009)
• "Paterson: Gay Marriage Opponents Suffer From 'Guilt'," Elizabeth Benjamin, New York Daily News (April 28, 2009)
• "Face harsh reality of pornography," Jerry Johnston, Mormon Times (April 29, 2009)
• "President Obama's First 100 Days: Major Abortion Promotion, Attacking Pro-Lifers," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (April 29, 2009)
• "Euthanasia will be debated in the Scottish Parliament," The Christian Institute (April 29, 2009)
• "Study delves into why Americans change religions," Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times (April 27, 2009)
• "ENCORE: Targeting Religious Broadcasters," Rowan Scarborough, Human Events (April 28, 2009)
• "S.Korea lifts ban on stem cell research," AFP (April 29, 2009)

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• "Declining Notre Dame: A Letter from Mary Ann Glennon," Joseph Bottum, First Things (April 27, 2009)
• "College student leads undercover campaign against abortion," Robin Abcarian, The Los Angeles Times (April 27, 2009)
• "Statehouse deadlocked on abortion bill," Associated Press (April 27, 2009)
• "Penn State's Anti-Veteran Bias," Mark Hyman, The American Spectator (April 27, 2009)
• "Shurtleff: Gay marriage ban prohibits civil unions," Associated Press (April 27, 2009)
• "Gay Couples Line Up to Marry in Iowa," Monica Davey, The New York Times (April 27, 2009)
• "Marriage Bill Poses a Test of Loyalties: Church vs. State," Jeremy W. Peters, The New York Times (April 26, 2009)

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• "Top Sri Lankan Official Denies Humanitarian Crisis," VOA News (April 24, 2009)
• "Conn. governor signs gay marriage bill," Associated Press (April 23, 2009)
• "The scourge of pornography," Editorial, Deseret News (April 24, 2009)
• "Kansas: Governor Vetoes Abortion Bill," Associated Press (April 24, 2009)
• "Conn. 4th state to legalize same-sex 'marriage'," Charlie Butts, OneNewsNow (April 24, 2009)
• "Hate Crimes Legislation Brings Debate," Joe Murray, The Bulletin (April 21, 2009)
• "Can D.C. Clergy Stop Gay Marriage Vote?," Michelle Boorstein, The Washington Post (April 23, 2009)

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• "Gov. Brad Henry's stem cell veto stirs new fight," Michael McNutt, The Oklahoman (April 23, 2009)
• "Official: FDA to OK Plan B for 17-year-olds," Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press (April 22, 2009)
• "Texas Board of Education appointee denies pushing creationism," Terrence Stutz, The Dallas Morning News (April 23, 2009)
• " Gay Marriage Debate Fills Civic Center," WABI-TV5 (April 23, 2009)
• "Vote caps decade-long gay marriage fight in Conn.," Susan Haigh, Associated Press (April 23, 2009)
• "Bishops call Conn. same-sex 'marriage' bill a serious attack on religious liberty," Catholic News Agency (April 23, 2009)
• "Sons and daughters to be," Susan Olasky, WORLD Magazine (April 25, 2009)
• "Pro-life doctors face 'consequences'," Julia Duin, The Washington Times (April 19, 2009)

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• "State representative shocked by stance of chambers on embryonic stem cell issue," Randy Krehbiel, Tulsa World (April 21, 2009)
• "Perez Hilton and Miss USA Contestant Debate Gay Marriage," Marisa Taylor, The Wall Street Journal (April 22, 2009)
• "Gay marriage bill sponsor gets ovation in Maine," Associated Press (April 22, 2009)
• "Gay marriage ruling prompts strong response," Mike Glover, Associated Press (April 22, 2009)
• "U.S. recession linked to more abortions, vasectomies," Rebekah Kebede, Reuters (April 22, 2009)
• "Kansas Governor Still Reviewing Abortion Measure," Associated Press (April 21, 2009)
• "Measure in Texas Legislature would add ultrasound to abortion procedure," Anna M. Tinsley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (April 22, 2009)

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• "Supreme Court to Decide Extent of Federal Court Control over Education," Matt Cover, CNSNews.com (April 21, 2009)
• "Carrie Prejean Says Answer to Gay Marriage Question Cost Her Miss USA Crown," FOXNews (April 20, 2009)
• "Memphis abortion clinic exposed for hiding statutory rape," Charlie Butts, OneNewsNow (April 21, 2009)
• "Marriage Protection Group Gets Last Laugh as Comedian Lampoons - but Airs - its TV Ad," Pete Winn, CNSNews.com (April 21, 2009)
• "Stem Cell Treatment Could Allow Diabetics to Forgo Injections," Jim Hawk, VOANews (April 20, 2009)

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• "NIH announces draft stem-cell guidelines," Meredith Wadman, Nature (April 17, 2009)
• "ST. MARY'S: Babies contribute to stem cell research," Michele DeLuca, Niagara Gazette (April 20, 2009)
• "Activists make last ditch attempt to down Sebelius," Justin Kraemer, KSN News (April 19, 2009)
• "Fears of 'culture of euthanasia'," Michael Stoddard and David Fenton, BBC News (April 20, 2009)
• "Hometown values," Joel Belz, WORLD Magazine (April 25, 2009)
• "Defining moments," Lynn Vincent, WORLD Magazine (April 25, 2009)

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• "House approves new sex education bill," Loretta Bonitti, News 14 Carolina (April 16, 2009)
• "Paterson Introduces a Same-Sex Marriage Bill," Jeremy W. Peters, The New York Times (April 16, 2009)
• "Facebook Group Seeks to Oust Notre Dame President After Obama Invite," Associated Press (April 16, 2009)
• "Another pro-abortion Obamateur," Greg Johnson, Knoxville News Sentinel (April 15, 2009)
• "Horse stem-cell technique to be tested in people," Reuters (April 15, 2009)
• "Oklahoma Lawmakers Vote To Ban Embryonic Stem Cell Research," KTUL-TV (April 16, 2009)

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• "Maggie Gallagher: Don't give up on marriage!," Rod Dreher, Dallas Morning News (April 14, 2009)
• "Changes made to abortion doctor bill," Associated Press (April 13, 2009)
• "Woman, Iowa hospital settle abortion case," Amy Lorentzen, Associated Press (April 14, 2009)
• "Pro-Life News: Abortion Advocates Want Abstinence Cuts, China Gender Gap, Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (April 11, 2009)
• "Tony Blair's faith in new mission," Christopher Landau, BBC News (April 13, 2009)
• "Dubai claims world's first cloned camel," Physorg.com (April 14, 2009)
• "Stowers Institute for Medical Research selects a new president," Jason Gertzen, Kansas City Star (April 13, 2009)
• "Adult stem cells revert to embryonic state," United Press International (April 13, 2009)

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• "Iowa mulls form changes after gay marriage ruling," Associated Press (April 13, 2009)
• "Vermont Considers Legalizing Teen 'Sexting'," Associated Press (April 13, 2009)
• "Obama boosts anti-abortion recruitment," Carrie Budoff Brown, The Politico (April 13, 2009)
• "Planned Parenthood's Annual Report Shows Record Net Assets, Increased Abortions," Penny Starr, CNSNews (April 13, 2009)
• "A religion of peace?," Jeffrey Kuhner, The Washington Times (April 13, 2009)
• "Stem cell breakthrough could help infertile women," Richard Alleyne, The Daily Telegraph (April 12, 2009)
• "Twilight in Vermont," W. James Antle, III, The American Spectator (April 10, 2009)
• "Selective sex abortion causes 32 million excess males in China," PhysOrg.com (April 10, 2009)

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• "Carcieri denounces gay marriage," NECN (April 8, 2009)
• "Student-Hosted Porn Screening Threatens College Funding," FOXNews.com (April 8, 2009)
• "Medical Providers Urge Obama to Save 'Conscience' Rule," Shannon Bream, FOXNews.com (April 8, 2009)
• "Abortion measure sent back to finance committees," Associated Press (April 9, 2009)
• " Poll: Most Americans Still Christian; Half See Religion as Solution," Audrey Barrick, The Christian Post (April 8, 2009)
• "Gay Marriage and the Future of Religious Liberty," Maggie Gallagher, Townhall (April 7, 2009)
• "Stem cell success could help more than cornea," David Templeton, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (April 9, 2009)
• "Population debate," WORLD Magazine (April 4, 2009)
• "First look at faith council," Julia Duin, The Washington Times (April 9, 2009)

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• "Bone-repairing stem cell jab hope," Michelle Roberts, BBC News (April 6, 2009)
• "Stem cell therapy grows new blood vessels," Physorg.org (April 6, 2009)
• "New technique invented to reveal pancreatic stem cells," EurekAlert (April 6, 2009)
• "Bush AIDS fight saved 1.1M, study says," Stephen Dinan, The Washington Times (April 7, 2009)
• "Groups lobby for, against MA transgender bathrooms," Associated Press (April 7, 2009)
• "New abortion law Tuesday," Jon Craig, The Cincinnati Enquirer (April 6, 2009)
• "Vermont Gov. Douglas Vetoes Gay Marriage Bill," Associated Press (April 7, 2009)
• "Iowa Senate leader rules out gay marriage debate," Mike Glover, Chicago Tribune (April 7, 2009)
• "Invitation to Obama Stirs Up Notre Dame," Dirk Johnson, The New York Times (April 5, 2009)
• "Hundreds of babies saved from abortion in recent pro-life campaign," Catholic News Agency (April 7, 2009)
• "God Is Back," John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge, FOXNews (April 6, 2009)

Daily Buzz

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• "Pitt researcher again pursues cloning patent," Walter F. Roche, Jr., Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (April 4, 2009)
• "Limb-saving trial shows promise," Jill Coley, The Post and Courier (April 5, 2009)
• "Pregnant (Again) and Poor," Nicholas D. Kristof, The New York Times (April 4, 2009)
• "Gay marriage issue returns - to a changed America," Dante Chinni, Christian Science Monitor (April 6, 2009)
• "Governor's Veto and Over-Ride Vote Looms," WCAX-TV (April 5, 2009)
• "UM students to screen porn film," Stephen Kiehl, The Baltimore Sun (April 4, 2009)
• "Bone-repairing stem cell jab hope," Michelle Roberts, BBC News (April 6, 2009)
• "Obama's stem-cell decision opens door to immorality," Patrick Moynihan, Rockford Register-Star (April 4, 2009)

Daily Buzz

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• "Iowa awaits court ruling on gay marriage," Grant Schulte, USA Today (April 2, 2009)
• "Senate threat kills UM plan for porn film," Gadi Dechter, Laura Smitherman and Stephen Kiehl, The Baltimore Sun (April 3, 2009)
• "Late-term abortion bill gets first OK in House," Jeannine Koranda, The Wichita Eagle (April 3, 2009)
• "Teen abortions at five-year high," BBC News (April 3, 2009)
• "Meltdown impact extends to abortion, birth control," David Crary and Melanie S. Welte, Associated Press (April 3, 2009)
• "The great euthanasia debate," Charlemagne, The Economist (April 2, 2009)
• "An uneasy mix of religion and politics," William M. Daley, Chicago Tribune (April 3, 2009)
• "Human Heart Can Make New Cells," Forbes (April 1, 2009)
• "Unanimous ruling: Iowa marriage no longer limited to one man, one woman," Staff Reports, The Des Moines Register (April 3, 2009)

Daily Buzz

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• "Sweden passes same-sex marriage law," Per Nyberg, CNN (April 1, 2009)
• "State Senate OKs two-year budget," Peggy Fikac, The Houston Chronicle (April 1, 2009)
• "NU won't act yet on stem cell research," Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald (April 2, 2009)
• "Bill to Ban Human Cloning Signed by Governor," KFBB (April 1, 2009)
• "Catholics' abortion, stem cell attitudes," Joel Connelly, Seattle Post-Intelligencer (April 1, 2009)
• "Right to Life group claims abortions are beginning at Storm Lake site," Dana Larsen, Storm Lake Pilot Tribune (April 2, 2009)
• "Bills in Texas Legislature would create 'abstinence-plus' sex education," Anna M. Tinsley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 31, 2009)
• "Our Problem is Immorality," Walter E. Williams, Townhall (April 1, 2009)

Daily Buzz

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• "Facing Tough Washington Climate, Abortion Foes Move Debate Online," Stephanie Simon, The Wall Street Journal (April 1, 2009)
• "Stem Cells Used to Successfully Treat Stroke Patient," Globe Newswire (March 31, 2009)
• "Bill Expands Volunteer Opportunities," Anne Marie Chaker, The Wall Street Journal (March 31, 2009)
• "On divisive issue of gay clergy, two churches weigh softer stance," Jane Lampman, Christian Science Monitor (March 31, 2009)
• "Holland tulip fest bans anti-abortion group float," Associated Press (April 1, 2009)
• "Religious head asks president to rethink abortion," Tom Coyne, Associated Press (March 31, 2009)
• "The Doctor Will Kill You Now," Daniel Allott, The American Spectator (April 1, 2009)
• "Patient's Own Stem Cells Might Treat Heart Attack," U.S. News & World Report (March 31, 2009)

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• "The Pope May Be Right," Edward C. Green, The Washington Post (March 27, 2009)
• "Obama Visit to Notre Dame Provokes Debate," Katharine Q. Seelye, The New York Times (March 30, 2009)
• "Conn. bill updates law for same-sex marriages," Stephanie Reitz, Associated Press (March 30, 2009)
• "House rejects attempt to force vote on marriage amendment," Alison Knezevich, The Charleston Gazette (March 30, 2009)
• "Abstinence Education Funding Cut; Population Fund Gets $50M," Jennifer Mesko, Citizen Link (March 30, 2009)
• "From the ashes," Emily Belz, World Magazine (April 11, 2009)

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• "Stem cells show early promise for treating type 2 diabetes," Fred Tasker, The Bradenton Herald (March 28, 2009)
• "In Quiverfull Movement, Birth Control Is Shunned," Barbara Bradley Hagerty, NPR (March 25, 2009)
• "Catholics Similar to Mainstream on Abortion, Stem Cells," Frank Newport, Gallup (March 30, 2009)
• "Bipartisan caucus emphasizes religious liberty," Associated Press (March 28, 2009)
• "U.N. Council Ignores Mass Petition, Adopts 'Defamation of Religions' Resolution," Michelle A. Vu, The Christian Post (March 27, 2009)
• "The push for euthanasia could be the death of us all," Hugh Anderson, The Gazette (March 30, 2009)
• "Recession affects family planning, with abortions and vasectomies up," St. Petersburg Times (March 30, 2009)
• "God likes big numbers," Joel Belz, World Magazine (April 11, 2009)

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• "Mixed messages from Texas education board on teaching evolution," April Castro, Associated Press (March 27, 2009)
• "Gay Marriage, Set Back in One State, Gains in a 2nd," Katie Zezima, The New York Times (March 26, 2009)
• "Same-sex marriage: At Loyola University, advocates of same-sex marriage find a voice," Mary Schmich, Chicago Tribune (March 27, 2009)
• "U.K.: Abortion Ads to Air During Commercial Breaks?," Emily Wither, ABC News (March 26, 2009)
• "The U.N. tackles religion," Editorial, The Washington Times (March 27, 2009)
• "Was President Obama right to reverse Bush's stem cell policy?," Andrea Cornell Sarvady and Shaunti Feldhahn, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (March 27, 2009)
• "Scientists excise vector, exotic genes from induced stem cells," Physorg.org (March 26, 2009)

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• "Gay Marriage in Vermont Faces Veto by Governor," Abby Goodnough, The New York Times (March 25, 2009)
• "Kan. doctor testifies in abortion case against him," Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press (March 25, 2009)
• " Undercover Op: Anti-Abortion Group Questions Planned Parenthood's Sexual Abuse Reporting Practices," Associated Press (March 25, 2009)
• "Vatican official criticizes US bishops on abortion," Rachel Zoll, Associated Press (March 25, 2009)
• "U.N. urged to reject bar on defamation of religion," Robert Evans, Reuters (March 25, 2009)
• "Banning stem cell research statewide is wrong move," Editorial, Austin American-Statesman (March 26, 2009)
• "Consensus or censorship?," Cal Thomas, World Magazine (March 26, 2009)

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• "Schumer's gay-marriage support comes at right time," Marcus Franklin, Associated Press (March 25, 2009)
• "Germany to pass law blocking Internet child porn," Reuters (March 25, 2009)
• "Abortion debate dogs Obama's plan to deliver commencement address," John McCormick, Chicago Tribune (March 25, 2009)
• "Abortion Bill Defeated In Tennessee General Assembly," Richard Harker, News Channel 11 (March 25, 2009)
• "Abstinence Pledges Fail," Mark Gungor, The Christian Post (March 24, 2009)
• "One in three doctors support euthanasia," Kate Devlin, The London Daily Telegraph (March 25, 2009)
• "Need new cartilage? Grow your own," Lyndsay Moss, The Scotsman (March 25, 2009)
• "Same-sex marriage bills gain in N.E.," David Abel, The Boston Globe (March 24, 2009)

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• "Notre Dame sticking with Obama for commencement," Associated Press (March 23, 2009)
• "Frank Calls Justice Scalia a 'Homophobe'," Lee Ross, FOX News (March 23, 2009)
• "Judge Orders FDA to Reconsider Limits on Morning-After Pill for Minors," Rob Stein, The Washington Post (March 23, 2009)
• "Vermont: Gay Marriage Bill Advances," Abby Goodnough, The New York Times (March 24, 2009)
• "Elon poll: NC split on gay marriage," The Business Journal (March 23, 2009)
• "A troubling addiction," La Tonya Frelix, Hattiesburg American (March 24, 2009)
• "Abortion bill ties up Missouri Senate," Chris Blank, Associated Press (March 23, 2009)
• "Anti-abortion pastor chooses jail," Paul T. Rosynsky, Oakland Tribune (March 24, 2009)
• "Organized religion declines as leaders lose their way," Rabbi Aaron Bergman, The Detroit News (March 24, 2009)
• "Obama Walks Religious Tightrope Spanning Faithful, Nonbelievers," Laura Meckler, The Wall Street Journal (March 24, 2009)

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• "Winning By Losing On Prop. 8," Jeff Amestoy, The Washington Post (March 21, 2009)
• "The destructive nature of pornography," Kristine Frederickson, Mormon Times (March 22, 2009)
• "Pope condemns abortion and sexual violence on Africa tour," Charles Boyd, Christian Today (March 23, 2009)
• "Bail raised for woman in abortion case," United Press International (March 22, 2009)
• "Abstinence and fidelity are the only solutions," Financial Post (March 20, 2009)
• "Another blow to fatherhood: IVF mothers can name ANYONE as 'father' on birth certificate," Fiona MacRae, The Daily Mail (UK) (March 21, 2009)
• "IVF babies in health alert: Test-tube children 30 per cent more likely to have defects, warns watchdog," Beezy Marsh, The Daily Mail (UK) (March 20, 2009)
• "Pestered Prop 8 donors file suit," Valerie Richardson, The Washington Times (March 23, 2009)
• "British scientists to create 'synthetic' blood," Steve Connor, The Independent (UK) (March 23, 2009)

Daily Buzz

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• "Pope urges Angola to build peace, do more for poor," Henrique Almeida and Philip Pullella, Reuters (March 20, 2009)
• "In Vermont, Same-Sex Marriage Battle Flares Up," Abby Goodnough, New York Times (March 18, 2009)
• "Dictionary Redefines 'Marriage' to Include Same-Sex Couples," Elena Garcia, The Christian Post (March 19, 2009)
• "First hearing held on pre-abortion sonograms," Emily Ramshaw, Dallas Morning News (March 20, 2009)
• "Massive Anti-Abortion Demonstration Scheduled," WPTZ-TV (March 20, 2009)
• "Abortion Backers Propose New Congressional Bill to Weaken Abstinence Education," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (March 19, 2009)
• "Stem cell decision exposes religious divides," Eric Gorski, Associated Press (March 19, 2009)
• "Wasting Tax Dollars on the Wrong Research," David Prentice and Clarke Forsythe, Human Events (March 20, 2009)
• "Chaplain at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton resigns over ban on word 'God'," Howard Goodman, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (March 18, 2009)

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• "Florida House debates ultrasound before abortion proposal," Breanne Gilpatrick, The Miami Herald (March 19, 2009)
• "Bill would restrict abortion doctors," Bill Ruthhart, The Indianapolis Star (March 19, 2009)
• "Teenage Birthrate Increases For Second Consecutive Year," Rob Stein and Donna St. George, The Washington Post (March 19, 2009)
• "Luxembourg Legalizes Euthanasia," Thaddeus M. Baklinski, LifeSiteNews.com (March 18, 2009)
• "Changes needed to foster Texas stem-cell research," John Robertson, The Houston Chronicle (March 18, 2009)

Daily Buzz

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• U.S. Declaration
• The Cloakroom
• Hooked

Here is some of the stories we are looking at today.

• "Uniondale school recognized for character education," Michael R. Ebert, Newsday (March 18, 2009)
• "Clergy host breakfast for lawmakers to press for gay marriage in Maine," Glenn Adams, Associated Press (March 17, 2009)
• "A marriage is ...," Rex W. Huppke, The Chicago Tribune (March 18, 2009)
• "ND abortions would require notice, ultrasound," Associated Press (March 17, 2009)
• "Abortion bill now on Governor's desk," KSNW-TV (March 18, 2009)
• "Finding Religion at the End of Life," Joseph Brownstein, ABC News (March 18, 2009)
• "5th Circuit Upholds Texas Moment-of-Silence," Christian Web News (March 17, 2009)
• "Embryonic stem cells use ZFP809 to silence retroviral DNAs," Daniel Wolf and Stephen P. Goff, Nature Magazine (March 8, 2009)

Daily Buzz

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• Moderately Alarming
• The Slaughter Doctrine
• Rise to the Challenge, Rally to the Cause!
• A Bright Torch Has Been Passed

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• "Stem cells crucial to diabetes cure in mice," Physorg.com (March 16, 2009)
• "On Africa trip, pope says condoms won't solve AIDS," Victor L. Simpson, Associated Press (March 17, 2009)
• "Following civil unions precedent, Maine same-sex 'marriage' bill proposed," Catholic News Agency (March 17, 2009)
• "Jury selection begins for Kan. abortion provider," Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press (March 16, 2009)
• "Stifling the messengers," Mindy Belz, World Magazine (March 28, 2009)
• "Sex ed a great divide," Cheryl Wetzstein, The Washington Times (March 17, 2009)
• "More Oregon Patients Killed Via Assisted Suicide as Activists Infiltrate Hospice," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (March 16, 2009)
• " Euthanasia, Pornography Advocates Confirmed For DOJ," Commentary, North Country Gazette (March 12, 2009)
• "New England surpasses West Coast as least religious region in America, study finds," Joanna Lin, The Los Angeles Times (March 16, 2009)
• "Church-state separation is well-established in laws," Charles Sumner, The Tennessean (March 16, 2009)
• "A few states buck stem cell trend with bans," Reuters (March 17, 2009)

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• Tiller
• Rich in Times, Poor on Logic
• Join FRC on Facebook!

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• "Vermont begins hearings on same-sex marriage bill," Associated Press (March 16, 2009)
• "A Gay-Marriage Solution: End Marriage?," Michael A. Lindenberger, Time (March 16, 2009)
• "After Change in Federal Policy, Some States Take Steps to Limit Stem Cell Research," Shaila Dewan, The New York Times (March 13, 2009)
• "In Stem Cell Debate, Moral Suasion Comes Up Short," Peter Steinfels, The New York Times (March 14, 2009)
• "Late-Term Abortion Provider on Trial for Allegedly Aborting Fetuses Illegally," Associated Press (March 14, 2009)
• "Analysis: Stem Cell Payoff Wait's Decades Not Days," Associated Press (March 16, 2009)
• "The Rules on Stem Cells," Editorial, The New York Times (March 16, 2009)
• "Presbyterian voting on gay clergy is close," Melissa Evans, Contra Costa Times (March 14, 2009)
• "White House to Meet with Conservative Evangelical Groups," David Brody, CBN News (March 16, 2009)

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• Eminent DOMAin?
• All the President's (Unsuitable) Men
• ASCs Make Spine-Tingling Progress
• Boehner and Smith Make House Calls

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• "The New Calvinism," David Van Biema, Time (March 13, 2009)
• "Multiple Route Bone Marrow Stem Cell Injections Show Promise To Treat Spinal Cord Injury," ScienceDaily (March 12, 2009)
• "Gilchrest offers support in Annapolis for gay marriage," Laura Smitherman, The Baltimore Sun (March 13, 2009)
• "Miss. House Votes To Ban Research With Embryonic Stem Cells," WAPT 16 (March 12, 2009)
• "Georgia Senate OKs ban on embryonic stem cell research," Dave Williams, Nashville Business Journal (March 12, 2009)
• "Oklahoma House Approves Stem Cell Bill," NewsOn6.com (March 12, 2009)
• "Advocates worry Obama easing human rights stand," Steven R. Hurst, Associated Press (March 13, 2009)
• "Vermont Clergy Throw Support Behind Gay Marriage Bill," MSNBC (March 13, 2009)
• "Morally Unserious in the Extreme," Charles Krauthammer, RealClearPolitics (March 13, 2009)

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• Steele's comments on abortion
• Office of Women and Girls
• Orange County defunding Planned Parenthood

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• "Obama Also Rescinds Executive Order for Alternatives to ESCR Wesley J. Smith, First Things (March 9, 2009)
• "Geron Stem Cell Trial Risky, Doctors Warn," Adam Feuerstein, TheStreet.com (March 11, 2009)
• "Some states push back against stem cell research," Shannon McCaffrey, Associated Press (March 11, 2009)
• "Scientific Community Differs About Stem Cells," Michael P. Tremoglie, The Bulletin (March 12, 2009)
• "Stem cell issue more complex than 'science' against 'kooks'," Kathleen Parker, Press of Atlantic City (March 12, 2009)
• "Stem Cells Are Not Just About Science," Steve Chapman, Townhall (March 12, 2009)
• "Nearly 500 teens to mark Abstinence Day at U.S. Capitol," Catholic News Agency (March 11, 2009)

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• "Use aborted foetus organs in transplants, urges scientist," Fiona MacRae, The Daily Mail (UK) (March 11, 2009)
• "Behind the Cell Curve," Kathleen Parker, The Washington Post (March 11, 2009)
• "Arrests Draw New Attention to Assisted Suicide," Robbie Brown, The New York Times (March 10, 2009)
• "The coming evangelical collapse," Michael Spencer, Christian Science Monitor (March 10, 2009)
• "Groups ready to battle over gay-benefits bill," Lornet Turnbull and Janet I. Tu, The Seattle Times (March 11, 2009)
• "Same-Sex Marriages Not Counted in Census," Anna Carranza, MSNBC (March 11, 2009)
• "Abortion rights group meets in Beaufort, opposes Erickson bill," Marti Covington, The Beaufort Gazette (March 10, 2009)
• "Proposed NC sex-ed changes gain steam," Jordan Schrader, Asheville Citizen-Times (March 11, 2009)
• "Stemming the infusion of religion in science," Opinion, Philadelphia Daily News (March 11, 2009)
• "Obama cautious when religion, politics collide," Daniel Burke, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (March 11, 2009)
• "Churches outraged at state's interference," Drew Zahn, WorldNetDaily (March 10, 2009)
• "The New Humanism," Roger Scruton, The American Spectator (March 10, 2009)
• "Court to free missionary in religion case," Julia Duin, The Washington Times (March 11, 2009)
• "Some laid-off women now stay-at-home moms," Associated Press (March 10, 2009)

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• "Local researchers hope to reap rewards from stem cell shift," David Sherfinski, The Washington Examiner (March 10, 2009)
• "Report: 1 in 50 U.S. children face homelessness," CNN (March 10, 2009)
• "Secular Education, Catholic Values," Javier C. Hernandez, The New York Times (March 8, 2009)
• "Field Poll finds voters still split on marriage," Leslie Fulbright, The San Francisco Chronicle (March 10, 2009)
• "Experts: Gay Marriage Won't Hurt Kids," Darren Perron, WCAX News (March 9, 2009)
• "Australia drops aid ban on abortion advice," Reuters (March 9, 2009)
• "Congressman Labels Obama 'Abortion President' Ahead of Stem Cell Reversal," FOXNews (March 6, 2009)
• "Catholic bishops to lobby against abortion rights," Jay Gallagher, The Ithaca Journal (March 10, 2009)
• "Catholic university prof supports euthanasia," Spero News (March 7, 2009)
• "Judges weigh whether Utah crosses are secular," P. Solomon Banda, Associated Press (March 10, 2009)
• "1st Amendment column: A win for students' religious liberty," Gene Policinski, Burlington Free Press (March 10, 2009)
• "Barack Obama lifts restrictions on federal funding for stem cell research using human embryos," Jim Tankersley and Noam N. Levey, The Chicago Tribune (March 9, 2009)
• "U.S. Stem Cell Funds Freed; Md. Debates Its Own," John Wagner and Rosalind S. Helderman, The Washington Post (March 10, 2009)

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• "Obama Aims to Shield Science From Politics," Rob Stein, The Washington Post (March 8, 2009)
• "Obama Is Leaving Some Stem Cell Issues to Congress," Sheryl Gay Stolberg, The New York Times (March 9, 2009)
• "15 Percent of Americans Have No Religion," Michelle Boorstein, The Washington Post (March 8, 2009)
• "Obama Ending Bush's Stem Cell Research Ban," CBS News (March 9, 2009)
• "President Obama and education reform," Robert Vinson Brannum, The Examiner (March 8, 2009)
• "Threat to marriage," Deroy Murdock, The Indianapolis Star (March 9, 2009)
• "Anti-Abortion Activists Plan to Fight Sebelius' Nomination for HHS," Sharon Kehnemui Liss, FOX News (March 2, 2009)
• "Abortion recedes as major W.Va. lawmaker issue," Tom Breen, Associated Press (March 9, 2009)
• "Abstinence vs. sex ed in battle to fight teen pregnancy," Diane Turbyfill, Gaston Gazette (March 6, 2009)
• "Obama to overturn limits on stem cell work," Jon Ward, The Washington Times (March 6, 2009)
• "Obama to reverse Bush limits on stem-cell research," Physorg.org (March 6, 2009)
• "Not-so-smart power," Mindy Belz, World Magazine (March 14, 2009)

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• "Prop. 8 debates flare at Civic Center viewing," Rachel Gordon and Steve Rubenstein, San Francisco Chronicle (March 6, 2009)
• "States Move Away From Abstinence-Only Sex Education as Teen Birth Rates Rise," Brooks Blanton, FOX News (March 5, 2009)
• "Economy enters same-sex marriage debate," Chris Welch, CNN (March 6, 2009)
• "Will Law Demand We Support Gay Marriage?," Robin Fretwell Wilson, The Hartford Courant (March 6, 2009)
• "Sebelius at HHS a boost for abortion, stem cell industries," Timothy P. Carney, The Washington Examiner (March 6, 2009)
• "Kansas House approves two abortion bills," David Klepper, The Kansas City Star (March 4, 2009)
• "Omnibus bill cuts abstinence spending," Erin Roach, Baptist Press (March 5, 2009)
• "Euthanasia doesn't open floodgates," Michael Duffy, The Sydney Morning Herald (March 7, 2009)
• "Converting Cells Shows Promise for Parkinson's," Nicholas Wade, The New York Times (March 5, 2009)
• "'Octomom' spawns bills limiting embryo implants," Shannon McCaffrey, Associated Press (March 4, 2009)
• "Sebelius' Abortion Camouflage," Janice Shaw Crouse, TownHall (March 4, 2009)

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• "Emanuel the doctor helping Obama deliver health care overhaul," Bloomberg News (March 5, 2009)
• "Why Embryonic Stem Cells Are Obsolete,"Dr. Bernadine Healy, U.S. News & World Report (March 4, 2009)
• "Aust scientists develop stem cell survival technique," Zoie Jones, Australian Broadcasting Company (March 5, 2009)
• "Banking cord blood presents dilemma for new parents," Los Angeles Times (March 4, 2009)
• "Delegate Calls for Clearer Legislation on Religion in Schools," MSNBC (March 4, 2009)
• "Emotion, misunderstanding mark religion-in-school cases," Bob Smietana, The Tennessean (March 3, 2009)
• "Banned Christian Fellowship Allowed to Meet on Ohio Campus, For Now," Katherine T. Phan, The Christian Post (March 4, 2009)
• "Sacrificial poor," Mindy Belz, World Magazine (March 14, 2009)
• "Gay activists march in Calif. ahead of showdown," Lisa Leff, Associated Press (March 5, 2009)

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• "Elementary blots out 'In God We Trust'," Drew Zahn, WorldNetDaily (March 3, 2009)
• "Exactly Wrong on the Economy," Newt Gingrich, Human Events (March 3, 2009)
• "Will Obama's Vision Sabotage Religion?," Mark Galli, Christianity Today (March 3, 2009)
• "Prayer doesn't belong in schools," The Star-Ledger (March 4, 2009)
• "Measure would move sex ed in Texas away from abstinence-only," Kelley Shannon, Associated Press (March 3, 2009)
• "Obama to Repeal Bush Abortion Regulation," FOXNews (March 3, 2009)
• "Charges filed against clinic co-owner in abortion case," CNN (March 4, 2009)
• "Budget cuts endanger stem-cell research in N.J.," Adrienne Lu, The Philadelphia Inquirer (March 4, 2009)
• "Stem Cell Research- Cord Blood Stem Cells Give Spinal Cord Injury Patient Feeling In His Body Again," Don Margolis, Culture11 (March 4, 2009)

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• "In-Vitro Fertilization Limit Is Sought," Betsy McKay, The Wall Street Journal (March 3, 2009)
• "Calif. Legislature supports gay marriage challenge," Don Thompson, Associated Press (March 2, 2009)
• "Suze Orman explains the financial importance of gay marriage," Zac Bissonnette, WalletPop (March 2, 2009)
• "Gay marriage ban supporters to rally in Raleigh," Associated Press (March 3, 2009)
• "Utah is No. 1 - for online pornography consumption," Dawn House, The Salt Lake Tribune (March 2, 2009)
• "Pa. drug court lends woman $275 for abortion," Associated Press (March 3, 2009)
• "Pluripotent self-delusion," Mona Charen, Jewish World Review (March 3, 2009)
• "Religious Persecution on the Horn of Africa," Doug Bandow, The American Spectator (March 3, 2009)
• "Designer baby row over US clinic," BBC News (March 2, 2009)
• "Guilty consciences," Cal Thomas, World Magazine (March 3, 2009)
• "Inmates and kids," Marvin Olasky, World Magazine (March 3, 2009)

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• "'Ethical' stem cell creation hope," BBC News (March 1, 2009)
• "Researchers Find Safer Way to Produce Stem Cell Alternative," Rob Stein, The Washington Post (March 2, 2009)
• "Official: Obama to Reverse Bush Abortion Regulation," Associated Press (February 27, 2009)
• "Stimulating Religious Discrimination," Richard Land, The Christian Post (March 1, 2009)
• "Face of "Focus on the Family" Steps Down," Rachel Galleher, WNCT (March 1, 2009)
• "Pope: workers, families must be crisis priority," Associated Press (March 1, 2009)
• "Death, Marriage and the State Supreme Court," Garvin Thomas, MSNBC (March 2, 2009)
• "Push for Same Sex Marriage Ban in Mountain State," Jerry Echemann, The State Journal (March 2, 2009)
• "'Red' states are hotbeds for online pornography," Sarah Boesveld, The Globe & Mail (March 2, 2009)
• "Abortion advocates give pro-lifers an opening," Ruth Ann Dailey, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (March 2, 2009)
• "Abstinence Programs Losing Their Hold," Alex Wayne, CQ Politics (February 28, 2009)
• "FBI Charges Four in Assisted Suicide Ring Final Exit Euthanasia Group Sponsored," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (February 26, 2009)
• "Marriage, Religion And Family," Andrew Sullivan, The Atlantic (March 1, 2009)

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• "A New Tradition for Obama's Presidential Events: Opening With a Prayer," Dan Gilgoff, U.S. News & World Report (February 24, 2009)
• "Montana church may shield donations to gay marriage ban," Carol J. Williams, The Los Angeles Times (February 26, 2009)
• "Number of households with kids hits new low," Jack Gillum, USA Today (February 25, 2009)
• "California gay marriage fight echoes past," Aurelio Rojas, Detroit Free Press (February 26, 2009)
• "Judge refuses to throw out Kansas abortion case," Associated Press (February 25, 2009)
• "Poll: More Californians support restrictions on abortion," Mary Anne Ostrom, San Jose Mercury News (February 25, 2009)
• "Abstinence-Only Sex Education Doesn't Work," Teresa Pelham, The Hartford Courant (February 25, 2009)
• "Hospital fights euthanasia ruling," United Press International (February 24, 2009)
• "On Faith," The Washington Times (February 26, 2009)
• "Supreme Court to Utah-Based Religion: Sorry, Summum," Ashby Jones, The Wall Street Journal (February 25, 2009)
• "Vouchers under fire," Emily Belz, World Magazine (February 24, 2009)

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• "Father in Chief," Lisa Belkin, New York Times (February 22, 2009)
• "Study on sex education in Texas schools," Dallas Morning News (February 25, 2009)
• "Stem-cell inaction prompts concern," Meredith Wadman, Nature (February 24, 2009)
• "No surprises as Leno's Prop. 8 resolution moves on," John Wildermuth, San Francisco Chronicle (February 24, 2009)
• "Gay Marriage Debate," WLOS-13 (February 24, 2009)
• "Perry, other leaders rally for bill at anti-abortion rally," David Saleh Rauf, The Houston Chronicle (February 24, 2009)
• "MT Senate says parents should be told of abortion," Associated Press (February 25, 2009)
• "Report: 1.94 Million Unintended Pregnancies and 810,000 Abortions Prevented Each Year by Publicly Funded Services," Guttmacher Institute, YubaNet.com (February 24, 2009)
• "Pittsburgh schools remove 'abstinence-only' sex ed," Associated Press (February 25, 2009)
• "Catholics and euthanasia," Charles E. Rice, The Notre Dame Observer (February 24, 2009)
• "Patriarchal Religion, Domestic Violence And A Beheading In Buffalo," Susan Jacoby, Newsweek (February 25, 2009)
• "High-court case gives religion fight to administration," Greg Stohr, The Philadelphia Inquirer (February 24, 2009)
• "New anti-religion ads go mobile," Heather Burian, The Badger Herald (February 25, 2009)
• "Supreme Court to decide dispute over cross in Mojave," Charlie Butts and Jody Brown, OneNewsNow (February 25, 2009)

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• "Gay Marriage Needs a Vote," Editorial, New York Times (February 23, 2009)
• "Politics in the Guise of Pure Science," John Tierney, New York Times (February 23, 2009)
• "New Safety, New Concerns In Tests for Down Syndrome," Rob Stein, The Washington Post (February 24, 2009)
• "Bobby Jindal's Big Night and the Future of Religious Conservatives in the GOP," Dan Gilgoff, U.S. News & World Report (February 23, 2009)
• "Legal Experts Propose Limiting Justices' Powers, Terms," Robert Barnes, The Washington Post (February 23, 2009)
• "Family planning report gets applause and criticism," Martha R. Gore, The San Francisco Examiner (February 24, 2009)
• "Gay Bloggers' Voices Rise in Chorus of Growing Political Influence," Jose Antonio Vargas, The Washington Post (February 24, 2009)
• "Pornography addiction: What happens to the spouse," Elia Gourgouris, Mormon Times (February 24, 2009)
• "At Tonight's Address, What Obama Should Say About Abortion," Aspen Baker, RH Reality Check (February 24, 2009)
• " Catholic Judges and Abortion: Did the Pope Set New Rules?," Douglas W. Kmiec, Time (February 20, 2009)
• "Obama asked to keep abstinence education funding," Charlie Butts, OneNewsNow (February 23, 2009)
• "Bishops of India strongly reject euthanasia," Catholic News Agency (February 23, 2009)
• "Senate panel kills bill on prayers at state police events," Mason Adams, Roanoke Times (February 24, 2009)
• "Trading Civil Unions for Religous-Liberty Protection?," Maggie Gallagher, National Review Online (February 23, 2009)
• "Dealing in death," Lynn Vincent, World Magazine (February 28, 2009)

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• "Afghan Constitution ends religious freedom," Priya Abraham, Energy Publisher (February 23, 2009)
• "Obama expands children's health insurance program," The Christian Century (March 10, 2009)
• "Hawaii is latest civil unions battleground," Mark Niesse, Associated Press (February 22, 2009)
• "A Reconciliation on Gay Marriage," David Blankenhorn and Jonathan Rauch, New York Times (February 21, 2009)
• "This Is the Way the Culture Wars End," William Saletan, New York Times (February 21, 2009)
• "New NYC Archbishop battled Pelosi on abortion," Glenn Thrush, The Politico (February 23, 2009)
• "Tennessee GOP will test its social agenda," Colby Sledge, The Tennesseean (February 23, 2009)
• "Hope for Pro-Lifers: Obama Administration Overreaches on Abortion Funding," Marjorie Dannenfelser, Human Events (February 23, 2009)
• "Assisted Suicide, Physician Arrests and a Focus on Health Care Reform," Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times (February 23, 2009)
• "Stem cells extracted from pets help treat their ailments," Bruce Japsen, Chicago Tribune (February 21, 2009)
• "New Therapy With Stem Cells To Treat Crohn's Disease," redOrbit (February 20, 2009)
• "'Right to die' can become a 'duty to die'," Wesley Smith, The London Daily Telegraph (February 21, 2009)
• "Stem Cells: Ideology Or Science?," Investor's Business Daily (February 20, 2009)
• "Cord blood: Banking on unproven hopes," Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times (February 21, 2009)
• "Pope decries discrimination based on genetics," Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 21, 2009)
• "'And now for something completely different, please'," Andrew Breitbart, The Washington Times (February 23, 2009)

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• "Pro-Life Pastor Hoye Gets 30 Days in Jail for Helping Women at Abortion Center," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (February 19, 2009)
• "Funding for adult stem cell research," Tulsa Beacon (February 19, 2009)
• "5 Myths About Education Reform," Kalman R. Hettleman, The Washington Post (February 20, 2009)
• "Virginia Board of Education to Vote on Accountability Changes," Associated Press (February 19, 2009)
• "Wisconsin governor proposes same-sex partnerships," Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press (February 19, 2009)
• "Why Are Teenagers "Sexting"?," MSNBC (February 19, 2009)
• "Arkansas: Abortion Measure Passes," Steve Barnes, The New York Times (February 19, 2009)
• "Lawmakers Gird for Next Abortion Battle," Stephen Clark, FOXNews.com (February 19, 2009)
• "Tiller's lawyers say copies of abortion records were mailed to Kline," Ron Sylvester, Kansas City Star (February 19, 2009)
• "Abortion bill passes first test in Senate," Kahrin Deines, Associated Press (February 20, 2009)
• "Senior judges refuse euthanasia appeal," The Christian Institute (February 20, 2009)
• "Annapolis tattoo debate turns into abortion clash," Julie Bykowicz, The Baltimore Sun (February 19, 2009)
• "Equal opportunities .. not outcomes," Ken Blackwell, The Washington Times (February 20, 2009)

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• "Va. Shore mothers have 1,095 abortions in a decade," Ted Shockley, The Daily Times (February 18, 2009)
• "Frist to lead education reform initiative," Nashville Business Journal (February 18, 2009)
• "Gay marriage: No issue for referendum," Editorial, The Salisbury Post (February 18, 2009)
• "Scientists Await Action on Stem Cells," Rob Stein, The Washington Post (February 19, 2009)
• " The Catholic Crusade Against a Mythical Abortion Bill," Amy Sullivan, Time (February 19, 2009)
• "Poll: Half of NJ voters support gay marriage," Newsday (February 19, 2009)
• "Researcher seeks to turn stem cells into blood vessels," Physorg.com (February 18, 2009)
• "Stem Cell Tumor a Cautionary Reminder," Brandon Keim, Wired Magazine (February 18, 2009)

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• "Report: Fetal stem cells trigger tumors in ill boy," Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press (February 17, 2009)
• "Evangelical church leaders detained in China," Associated Press (February 17, 2009)
• "Bad timing for same-sex marriage advocates," John Wildermuth, The San Francisco Chronicle (February 18, 2009)
• "Abortion foes, supporters, clash over new rule," Associated Press (February 17, 2009)
• "The Obama Mandate: End Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs," Jodi Jacobson, RH Reality Check (February 18, 2009)
• "How to honor religion and science," Henry G. Brinton, USA Today (February 16, 2009)
• "Government post? Arkansas atheists need not apply," Lynn Vincent, World Magazine (February 17, 2009)

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• "Same-sex marriage movement looks to 'Obamify'," Joe Garofoli, The San Francisco Chronicle (February 16, 2009)
• "Obama Won't End the Culture Wars," Rod Dreher, RealClearPolitics (February 16, 2009)
• "Signs of Life in Unlikely Places," Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review (February 16, 2009)
• "Picture Emerging on Genetic Risks of IVF," Gina Kolata, The New York Times (February 16, 2009)
• "Soap features daytime TV's first lesbian wedding," CNN (February 16, 2009)
• "I was nearly an abortion statistic," Drew Nichter, Baptist Press (February 16, 2009)
• "STDs Increasing In Bay Area, Particularly Among Teens," Lindsay Peterson, Tampa Bay Online (February 15, 2009)
• "Hawaii House Committee Approves Bills De-Funding Abstinence Education Efforts," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (February 16, 2009)
• "British Pro-Life Group Starts Election Campaign, Focus on Abortion, Euthanasia," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (February 16, 2009)
• "Faith-Based Fudging," Editorial, The New York Times (February 15, 2009)
• "Christians on Left, Right Push Plan to Aid the Poor," Stephanie Simon, The Wall Street Journal (February 16, 2009)

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• "Groundbreaking Paper Publishes Long Term Results of a Successful Phase I Clinical Trial Using Autologous Neural Stem Cells to Treat Parkinson's Disease," The Earth Times (February 16, 2009)
• "Straight Couples in France Are Choosing Civil Unions Meant for Gays," Edward Cody, The Washington Post (February 14, 2009)
• "Scholars contend Darwin based his theories on humans, not animals," Laurie Goering, Physorg.org (February 15, 2009)
• "Women rebel over forced abortions," Michael Sheridan, The Times (UK) (February 15, 2009)
• "I Must Save My Child," Melissa Fay Greene, Parade Magazine (February 15, 2009)
• "Axelrod: Stem cell order coming soon from Obama," The Associated Press (February 15, 2009)
• "$10,000,000,000.00 for the National Institutes of Health," Lila Guterman, ScienceInsider (February 13, 2009)
• "Stemming The Tide Of AIDS," Investor's Business Daily (February 12, 2009)
• "Phoenix, kidnap-for-ransom capital," Sam Quinones, The Los Angeles Times (February 12, 2009)
• "UT Houston launches stem cell study for acute stroke patients," Physorg.org (February 13, 2009)
• "U.N. committee rejects homosexual group with possible pedophile link," Catholic News Agency (February 15, 2009)
• "Gay marriage opponents rally in Augusta, Maine," Associated Press (February 16, 2009)
• "Student sues L.A. City College district over gay-marriage speech," Gale Holland, The Los Angeles Times (February 16, 2009)
• "New York Governor Favors Tax on Pornographic Downloads," FOX News (February 15, 2009)

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• "Stem-cell transplant wipes out HIV," Heidi Ledford, Science Magazine (February 11, 2009)
• "Obama Honors President Lincoln on 200th Birthday," Kane Farabaugh, Voice of America (February 13, 2009)
• "Nation's schools would get $106 billion from federal economic stimulus package," Seema Mehta and Jason Song, The Los Angeles Times (February 13, 2009)
• "Women's real oppressors are those who say abortion doesn't hurt them," Naomi Lakritz, The Calgary Herald (February 13, 2009)
• "Just say no," The Economist (February 12, 2009)
• "Richard Land of SBC: SCHIP legislation advances `socialized medicine'," The Dallas Morning News (February 10, 2009)
• "How do you mend a broken heart?," Physorg.org (February 12, 2009)
• "Gov. Perry Announces $5 Million Grant to Texas A&M Health Science Center Institute of Regenerative Medicine," KBTX (February 12, 2009)

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• "Same-sex couples to rally for marriage rights," Verna Dobnik, Associated Press (February 12, 2009)
• "UK Teens Peer at Web Porn for Two Hours per Week," Carrie-Ann Skinner, PCWorld (February 11, 2009)
• "State lawmaker proposes tax on pornography," Drew Mikkelsen, MSNBC (February 12, 2009)
• "Missouri House opposes federal abortion proposal," Associated Press (February 11, 2009)
• "U of C pro-life club appeals suspension over abortion display," Sean Myers, Calgary Herald (February 12, 2009)
• "Plumber pressured on abortion clinic work," Ed Langlois, Catholic Sentinel (February 12, 2009)
• "Hawaii bills would reject abstinence-only sex education," Loren Moreno, The Honolulu Advertiser (February 12, 2009)
• "Patients should have right to make euthanasia decision," Jason Miller, Kansas State Collegian (February 12, 2009)
• "Obama treads fine line on church, state," Eric Gorski, Associated Press (February 11, 2009)
• "More on the Religious Liberty Implications of the Stimulus Bill," David French, National Review Online (February 9, 2009)
• "A Baby, Please. Blond, Freckles -- Hold the Colic," Gautam Naik, The Wall Street Journal (February 12, 2009)

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• "Treating MS Symptoms With Stem Cells," CBS News (February 10, 2009)
• "Stimulate the economy with ... science?," Alex Witze, Nature (February 10, 2009)
• "Energy Scientists Want to Be Institutionalized," Dan Charles, Science Insider (February 10, 2009)
• "Swinging sixties blamed for rise in sex cancers," The London Daily Telegraph (February 4, 2009)
• "Stem cells: Long-term mandate needed," Jeremy Manier, Chicago Tribune (February 9, 2009)
• "Presbyterians to study civil unions," Daniel Burke, Religion News Service (February 10, 2009)
• "Obama to OK embryonic stem cell research," Jerome R. Corsi, WorldNetDaily (February 10, 2009)
• "For education, here comes the (much-needed) rain of a stimulus bill," Lynne K. Varner, Seattle Times (February 10, 2009)
• "Lincoln, Darwin and Gay Marriage," Brad Hirschfield, Newsweek (February 12, 2009)
• "Lawmaker proposes a tax on pornography," Richard Wagoner, Seattle Times (February 10, 2009)
• "Bill would let doctors refuse to do abortions," Matthew Benson, The Arizona Republic (February 11, 2009)
• "Pro-Abortion Activists Renew Attacks on Pregnancy Resource Centers," Penny Starr, CNSNews.com (February 11, 2009)

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• "Trimmed Bill Still Offers Vast Sums for Education," Sam Dillon, The New York Times (February 10, 2009)
• "Salesman pushing gay marriage ballot measure," Lynn Bartels, Rocky Mountain News (February 9, 2009)
• "Pro-abortion 'rights' Catholic governor possible pick for HHS secretary," Catholic News Agency (February 10, 2009)
• "Abortion proposal stalls in Senate," Jon Walker, Argus Leader (February 10, 2009)
• "Sex ed changes draw crowd to School Board," Ruffin Prevost, Billings Gazette (February 10, 2009)
• "Sex-ed bill removes birth-control ban," Amy K. Stewart, Deseret News (February 9, 2009)
• "God At The Grammy's," Mark Joseph, The Bully Pulpit (February 8, 2009)
• "'Imagine No Religion' message billboard goes up in Sacramento," Trina Hoaks, The San Francisco Examiner (February 9, 2009)
• "Two families sue over religion in classroom," Lisa Rathke, Associated Press (February 10, 2009)
• "Losing Our Religion," Ken Kurson, Reason Magazine (February 9, 2009)

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• "More states consider mandating ultrasounds before abortions," Associated Press (February 8, 2009)
• "Exclusive Interview: Conservative Evangelical Leader Tony Perkins Sours on the GOP," Dan Gilgoff, U.S. News & World Report (February 6, 2009)
• "International Committee Meets In Amsterdam to Plan World Congress of Families V," PRNewswire (February 6, 2009)
• "Unnatural selection: How far will parents go?," Marlowe Hood, Physorg.org (February 8, 2009)
• "WHO GETS WHAT: Billions to colleges and students," Justin Pope, Associated Press (February 8, 2009)
• "We are family, too: Vietnamese gays and lesbians join San Jose's Tet parade," Jessie Mangaliman, San Jose Mercury News (February 8, 2009)
• "For Supporters of Gay Marriage, a Dashing of Great Expectations," Jeremy W. Peters, The New York Times (February 8, 2009)
• "Pornography Advocate at DOJ?," Janet M. LaRue, Townhall (February 9, 2009)
• "Doctor loses license in live birth abortion case," Kim Segal, CNN (February 7, 2009)
• "Drama deepens in Italian euthanasia case," AFP (February 8, 2009)
• "The new faith-based initiative," The Los Angeles Times (February 9, 2009)
• "Christian student group loses lawsuit," Associated Press (February 8, 2009)

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• "It's the hard work that fosters responsibility in teen programs," Physorg.org (February 6, 2009)
• "Health-care facilities scrambling to deal with Death with Dignity Act," Janet I.Tu, Seattle Times (February 2, 2009)
• "Obama 'guarantees' stem cell approval," Stephen Dinan, The Washington Times (February 6, 2009)
• "Committee again sidesteps cloning research bid," Limb Jae-un, JoongAng Daily (Korea) (February 6, 2009)
• "Leukemia stem cells have more in common with embryonic stem cells than adult stem cells," Physorg.org (February 5, 2009)
• "Google and Nasa back new school for futurists," David Gelles, Financial Times (February 3, 2009)
• "Rulings on gay couples' benefits question Defense of Marriage Act," Carol J. Williams, The Los Angeles Times (February 6, 2009)
• "Medical board considers penalizing abortion doctor," Associated Press (February 6, 2009)
• "FACTBOX: Mormonism a growing religion," Reuters (February 5, 2009)
• "Obama evokes church/state divide at National Prayer Breakfast," Ed Stoddard, Reuters (February 5, 2009)
• "Targeting Religious Broadcasters," Rowan Scarborough, Human Events (February 6, 2009)

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• "Faith-Based Program Gets Wider Focus," Laura Meckler, The Wall Street Journal (February 5, 2009)
• "Obama Names 26-Year-Old Director of Faith-Based Office," Karen Travers, ABC News (February 5, 2009)
• "On Regs, Obama Thinking Out of the Box," Dan Charles, Science Magazine (February 4, 2009)
• "Oklahoma stem cell funding plan approved," Associated Press (February 4, 2009)
• "Bone marrow cells can heal nerves in diabetes model," Physorg.org (February 4, 2009)
• "Mexicans Protest Obama's Decision to Fund International Abortionist Organizations," Matthew Cullinan Hoffman, Life Site News (February 4, 2009)
• "New Google tool lets you track friends and family," Elise Ackerman, San Jose Mercury News (February 5, 2009)
• "V. Gene Robinson to testify on bill allowing gay marriage in NH," Associated Press (February 5, 2009)
• "Pre-abortion mandate rejected," Associated Press (February 5, 2009)
• "Christian right challenges Obama's Justice picks," Devlin Barrett, Associated Press (February 5, 2009)
• "Four in 10 family doctors 'want euthanasia legalised'," Kate Devlin, The London Daily Telegraph (February 5, 2009)
• "Conservative Groups Declare Obama's Stimulus Bill a War on Prayer," Cristina Corbin, FOX News (February 4, 2009)

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• " Abortion: 'If only I had known more'," BBC News (February 3, 2009)
• "Wyo. House committee approves gay marriage bill," Associated Press (February 3, 2009)
• "Pornography is scourge of the 21st Century," Tim McDonald, The Evening News & The Tribune (IN) (February 3, 2009)
• "2 choices on table for sex education," Paul Woolverton, The Fayetteville Observer (NC) (February 4, 2009)
• "MS sufferer in court over euthanasia law," Reuters (February 3, 2009)
• "Abortion bills sail through House," Sheena McFarland, The Salt Lake Tribune (February 3, 2009)
• "Pro-Life Groups Oppose Approving Pro-Abortion, Pro-Euthanasia Obama Picks," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (February 3, 2009)
• "Women Who Have Had Abortions Describe Personal Struggles With Complex Issue," Adam Phillips, Voice of America (February 3, 2009)
• "Born-Again American: A Christian-Tinged Campaign From Norman Lear, a Religious-Right Foe," Dan Gilgoff, U.S. News & World Report (February 3, 2009)
• "Sioux City Approves Marriage Resolution," KCAU-TV, Sioux City, IA (February 2, 2009)

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• "Donors pumped $83M to Calif. gay marriage campaign," Lisa Leff, Associated Press (February 2, 2009)
• "State lawmakers have an abortion bill to debate," Mary Garrigan, Rapid City Journal (February 1, 2009)
• "Study Questions Usefulness of Animal-Human Embryos," Associated Press (February 2, 2009)
• "Couple Whose Battle Legalized Gay Marriage Files For Divorce," WCVB-Boston (February 3, 2009)
• "State's sex education focus is on abstinence," Melissa M. Scallan, The Sun-Herald (MS) (February 2, 2009)
• "Italy woman sent to clinic to die," BBC News (February 3, 2009)
• "Dialogue with Darwinists," Marvin Olasky, World Magazine (February 14, 2009)
• "Faith panel chief seen as inexperienced," Julia Duin, The Washington Times (January 31, 2009)

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• "Mormons take lead on 'social' bills," Jared Miller, Casper Star-Tribune (January 31, 2009)
• "Sweden set to legalise same-sex marriage by May," A. Rienstra, IceNews (February 2, 2009)
• "Tracking predators: a job that never ends," Tricia Bishop, The Baltimore Sun (February 1, 2009)
• "State of the States: Importance of Religion," Frank Newport, Gallup (January 28, 2009)
• "Two children should be limit, says green guru," Sarah-Kate Templeton, The London Times (February 1, 2009)
• "Abortion issue sparks protest," Joanna Klass, The Badger Herald (February 2, 2009)
• "Funding services for the disabled could deter abortions," Salt Lake Tribune (January 30, 2009)
• "Pope: Euthanasia 'false solution' to suffering," Nicole Winfield, Associated Press (February 1, 2009)
• "Finding Bible's truths takes more than lifelong study of religion," Michael A. Lawrence, The News-Leader (MO) (February 2, 2009)
• "Many faithful Steeler fans stay devoted to religion," Craig Smith, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (February 1, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are reading today.

• "Multiple Sclerosis Reversed in Patients Taking Own Stem Cells," Rob Waters, Bloomberg (January 29, 2009)
• "NBC rejects pro-life ad using Obama," Julia Duin, The Washington Times (January 30, 2009)
• "Judge: Anti-gay marriage donors must be public," Steve Lawrence, Associated Press (January 29, 2009)
• "Clergy at local church refuse to sign state marriage licenses in gay-rights protest," Ellen Jan Kleinerman and Michael O'Malley, The Cleveland Plain Dealer (January 30, 2009)
• "Judge Upholds Illinois Child Pornography Law," CBS 2 Chicago (January 30, 2009)
• "GOP dashes Obama's attempt at a fresh approach to nation's divisive abortion debate," Ellen Goodman, Seattle Times (January 29, 2009)
• "Leaders Say Obama Has Tapped Pastor for Outreach Office," Laurie Goodstein, New York Times (January 28, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are reading today.

• "Behind the Family Planning Flap," Amy Sullivan, Time (January 29, 2009)
• "Common Ground: Ruzicka, Sutherland wage campaigns against gay rights," Rosemary Winters, Salt Lake Tribune (January 28, 2009)
• "Obama Administration, Vatican Clash Over Abortion," FOX News (January 28, 2009)
• "No more abstinence pledges," Anthony Bradley, World Magazine (January 28, 2009)
• "The Darwins' marriage of science and religion," Deborah Heiligman, The Los Angeles Times (January 29, 2009)
• "Calif. Christian School Can Expel Girls for Lesbian Activity," Alliance Defense Fund, Opposing Views (January 27, 2009)
• "Obama, stem cells and abortion," Hugh Hewitt and Susan Estrich, The Los Angeles Times (January 28, 2009)
• "Abortion waiting period bill given initial approval," WIS TV (SC) (January 28, 2009)
• "Cuba Advances in Therapeutic Use of Stem Cells," Cuban News Agency, Political Affairs (January 28, 2009)
• "Weasels vs. AIDS Relief," Michael Gerson, The Washington Post (January 28, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are reading today.

• "'Everything but marriage' bill for WA gay couples," Rachel La Corte, Seattle Times (January 27, 2009)
• "Stem cells ready for prime time," Meredith Wadman, Nature (January 27, 2009)
• "Couple welcomes home cloned dog," Elinor J. Brecher, PhysOrg.com (January 28, 2009)
• "Contraceptives part of proposed stimulus package," Baptist Press (January 26, 2009)
• "Teach the pleasure of gay sex to children as young as five, say researchers," Steve Doughty, The Daily Mail (January 20, 2009)
• "Funding Restored to Groups That Perform Abortions, Other Care," Rob Stein and Michael Shear, The Washington Post (January 24, 2009)
• "Abortion Foes Warn Of Hospital Closures," Brian Montopoli, CBS News (January 28, 2009)
• "Abortion Foes Recall Lincoln's Slavery Stand," Michelle Boorstein, Jenna Johnson, and William Wan, The Washington Post (January 23, 2009)
• "'True Love Waits' still nurtures abstinence until marriage" Florida Baptist Witness (January 29, 2009)
• "School board expels two, discusses 'religious liberty' policy," Kris Todd, Spencer Daily Reporter (January 28, 2009)
• "Activism@home," Alisa Harris, World Magazine (January 31, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are reading this morning.

• "Creationism Defeated in Texas," Andy Coghlan, ABC News (January 27, 2009)
• "Officials: Family planning money may be dropped," David Espo and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press (January 26, 2009)
• "Kansas Rep. Kinzer suggests pre-abortion sonograms," David Klepper, Kansas City Star (January 26, 2009)
• "Show Me the Economist Who Says We Are In a Crisis Because of a Birth Control Shortage," Andrea Tantaros, FOX News (January 26, 2009)
• "Obama continues his global march for death," Peter Shinn, Pro-Life Unity (January 27, 2009)
• "Kids Having Less Sex?," Hermione Gray, Culture11 (January 27, 2009)
• "A caregiver's lifestyle," Susan Olasky, World Magazine (January 31, 2009)
• "Episcopal Priest Claims 'Being Gay is Gift from God'," Lillian Kwon, Christian Post (January 21, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are reading today.

• "Arguments in place as Prop. 8 hearing nears," Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle (January 26, 2009)
• "Funding Restored to Groups That Perform Abortions, Other Care," Rob Stein and Michael Shear, The Washington Post (January 24, 2009)
• "Church tends to family needs as Guard unit deploys," Mitch Weiss and Kevin Maurer, Associated Press (January 25, 2009)
• "With Gillibrand, 'gay marriage' gets another Senate supporter," Michael Foust, Baptist Press (January 23, 2009)
• " The Vatican Slams Obama Over Abortion," Jeff Israely, Time (January 26, 2009)
• "This Land is My Land," Nica Lalli, Newsweek (January 23, 2009)
• "Democracy, God's Law go hand in hand," Pete Chagnon, OneNewsNow (January 26, 2009)
• "Nun serves God and Army," Gabriella Boston, The Washington Times (January 25, 2009)

Daily Buzz

In this edition of the Daily Buzz, we will not only include what we are reading, but a blog roundup from yesterday's Blogs 4 Life.

Here's what we are reading today.

• "State Board of Education debates evolution curriculum," Terrence Stutz, Dallas Morning News (January 22, 2009)
• "Obama Intends to Lift Family-Planning 'Gag Rule'," Laura Meckler, The Wall Street Journal (January 23, 2009)
• "Proposition 8 foes hold gay marriage boot camps," Jessica Garrison, The Los Angeles Times (January 22, 2009)
• "How Teens Really Feel About Pornography," Yvonne K. Fulbright, FOX News (January 22, 2009)
• "Obama to Lift Ban on Overseas Abortion Funding," FOX News (January 23, 2009)
• "F.D.A. Approves a Stem Cell Trial," Andrew Pollack, The New York Times (January 23, 2009)
• "Dallas man files Texas' 1st same-sex divorce case," John Wright, Dallas Voice (January 22, 2009)
• "Online-Porn Law Is Allowed to Die," Robert Barnes, The Washington Post (January 22, 2009)

Blog Roundup from yesterday's Blogs 4 Life and March For Life.

• "Senator James Inhofe on the March For Life."
• "In Memory of Darcy and Many More," Ericka Andersen, Culture11 (January 22, 2009)
• "March For Life," Crystal Clear Conservative (January 23, 2009)
• "Abortion Bailout; The March For Life; Blogs 4 Life," Jack Yoest, Reasoned Audacity (January 22, 2009)
• "Congressman Mike Pence on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade," ProLifeBlogs.com (January 22, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are reading today.

• "Prop. 8 foes push new ballot measures to reverse gay marriage ban," Aurelio Rojas, The Sacramento Bee (January 21, 2009)
• "Supreme Court Kills Internet Pornography Law," FOX News (January 21, 2009)
• "Abortion opponents rally on steps of the Capitol," Adam Wilson, The Seattle Times (January 21, 2009)
• "Future of abstinence-only funding is in limbo," David Crary, Associated Press (January 18, 2009)
• "Maryland Bill Would Require Doctors to Promote Suicide as Option to Patients," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (January 20, 2009)
• "Obama's religion-studded inauguration joins a long history," Duke Helfand, The Los Angeles Times (January 19, 2009)
• "Evangelical shift?," Mark Bergin, World Magazine (January 31, 2009)
• "Celebration over, Obama plunges into workday one," Jennifer Loven, Associated Press (January 21, 2009)
• "Sincere gratitude to George W. Bush," Brian Gillin, The Washington Times (January 20, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are reading this morning.

• "Gay marriage still linchpin issue for evangelicals," James Kirchick, The Politico (January 16, 2009)
• "Against same-sex marriage? Think about the kids," Karen Beaudoin, MaineToday.com (January 15, 2009)
• "Abortion opponents form clubs at Dallas-area schools," Katherine Leal Unmuth, The Dallas Morning News (January 16, 2009)
• "What the FOCA?" Right Girls (January 15, 2009)
• "Evidence-based sex ed," Janet Rosenbaum, The Baltimore Sun (January 16, 2009)
• "Religious Liberty in America: An Idea Worth Sharing Through Public Diplomacy," Jennifer A. Marshall, The Heritage Foundation (January 15, 2009)
• "Judge kicks Newdow to the curb," Lynn Vincent, World Magazine (January 15, 2009)
• "Churchgoing linked to lower suicide risk," Jennifer Harper, The Washington Times (January 16, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are reading this morning.

• "USCCB Calls ACLU Suit Against Health and Human Services Meritless, Affront to Religious Liberty," PRNewswire (January 15, 2009)
• "In Defense of Death," David Brooks, The New York Times (January 12, 2009)
• "ACLU Sues HHS over Anti-Human Trafficking Partnership with Catholic Bishops," Matt Cover, CNSNews.com (January 14, 2009)
• "Early Show: Abstinence Okay for Adults, Doesn't Work for Teens," Erin Brown, NewsBusters (January 14, 2009)
• "'No Religion' signs draw little public reaction in Portland," Nancy Haught, The Oregonian (January 15, 2009)
• "'Keep the numbers up!'," Janie B. Cheaney, World Magazine (January 17, 2009)
• "Rick Warren Reaches Out to Gene Robinson," Jacqui Salmon, The Washington Post (January 14, 2009)
• "What the Futurists Neglect to Tell Us," Pedro Blas Gonzalez, Intellectual Conservative (January 15, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are reading today.

• "Gay Bishop Gene Robinson will not invoke Jesus in Inaugural Event Prayer," David Brody, CBNNews.com (January 14, 2009)
• "Short gain = more spousal benefits for same-sex couples," Jim Brown, OneNewsNow.com (January 13, 2009)
• "Battle over gay marriage shifts to Maine," Jason Szep, Reuters (January 14, 2009)
• "Labor unions, churches to fight gay marriage ban in court," Jessica Garrison, The Los Angeles Times (January 13, 2009)
• "ACLU Seeks To Prohibit Free Exercise Of Religion," Michael P. Tremoglie, The Bulletin (January 14, 2009)
• "President Bush declares Religious Freedom Day," Catholic News Agency (January 13, 2009)
• "What was accomplished?," Maggie Gallagher, The Washington Times (January 11, 2009)
• "A Pro-Life View of Death," Michael Gerson, Townhall.com (January 14, 2009)
• "Anti-Abortion Forces Target Planned Parenthood," G. Jeffrey MacDonald, BeliefNet.com (January 13, 2009)
• "MSNBC's Olbermann Attacks Pro-Life Advocates on Obama Picking Schiavo Atty," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (January 14, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are reading this morning:

• "New effort is planned against gay marriage," Lesley Stedman Weidenbener, The Courier-Journal (January 13, 2009)
• "Democratic senate leader to push sex-ed, abortion legislation," Cara Matthews, Poughkeepsie Journal (January 12, 2009)
• "Madoff Scandal Injures Abortion Business," Ken Gurley, The Houston Chronicle (January 13, 2009)
• "Dallas Groups Fight Condom Distribution Ban," Steve Picket, CBS 11 (Dallas), (January 12, 2009)
• "Judge's Order: No Prayer During School Events, No Religion In Schools," NorthEscambia.com (January 13, 2009)
• "Neuhaus gave religion voice in public square," Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel (January 13, 2009)
• "Lauding religious freedom," Charlie Chilton, The Free Lance-Star (January 10, 2009)
• "Faith office declares success," Jon Ward, The Washington Times (January 12, 2009)
• "Tony Dungy trades football for family, social work," Michael Marot, Associated Press (January 13, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we're looking at today

• "As Home Schooling Surges, the Evangelical Share Drops," Dan Gilgoff, U.S. News & World Report (January 9, 2009)
• "Framer of the Framers," John Eidsmoe, The New American (January 9, 2009)
• "Bush Praises Results of 'No Child' Law," Dan Eggen and Maria Glod, The Washington Post (January 9, 2009)
• "Calif. gay marriage foes want donors anonymous," Steve Lawrence, Associated Press (January 9, 2009)
• "Family, Worship Impact Grades, Achievement," CBNNews.com (January 9, 2009)
• "Abortionists as Euphemists - the Curious Case of the Shifting Language," John Jalsevac LifeSiteNews.com (January 9, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we're looking at today:

• "New report re-uses old data to target abstinence pledges," Erin Roach, Townhall.com (January 7, 2009)
• "Adult Entertainment Industry Wants a Bailout," Joanna Ossinger, FOX Business (January 7, 2009)
• "The Popularity of Teen Pregnancy," Janice Shaw Crouse, Townhall.com (January 7, 2009)
• "Abortion enthusiasts in their own words," Lynn Vincent, WorldMagBlog (January 8, 2009)
• "The New Rx Cure: Assisted Suicide As Medical Care," Jane St. Clair, ProLifeBlogs.com (January 8, 2009)
• "Century of Gideon," Rose French, Associated Press (January 8, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we're looking at today:

"More on Warren," Hendrik Hertzberg, The New Yorker (January 6, 2009)

"Voting Record of Health Secretary Nominee Daschle Largely Pro-Abortion," Matthew Hadro, CNSNews.com (January 7, 2009)

"Invest in Abortion," David Freddoso, National Review (January 7, 2009)

"8 Traits of Teens Who Abstain From Sex," Bernadine Healy, M.D., U.S. News & World Report (January 7, 2009)

"ACLU to churches: Not on school grounds, you don't," Drew Zahn, WorldNetDaily (January 6, 2009)

"Atheists Annoyed by Inaugural Oath," David Waters, The Washington Post (January 5, 2009)

"Pro-life pivot," Marvin Olasky, World Magazine (January 17, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we're looking at today.

"Obama Nominates Four To Senior Justice Posts," Carrie Johnson and Robert Barnes, The Washington Post (January 6, 2009)

"Church vandalism heats up gay marriage debate," Jessica Garrison, The Los Angeles Times (January 5, 2009)

"Less than 10% believe abortion should be legal, unfettered," Charlie Butts, OneNewsNow (January 6, 2009)

"Embryonic Stem Cell Research Funding Backers Likely to Use Obama, Congress," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (January 5, 2009)

"Maitland-based Liberty Counsel advances views on religious freedom through the courts," Satta Sarmah, Orlando Sentinel (January 5, 2009)

"USCIRF: Religious liberty in Iraq marked by 'severe abuses'," Tom Strode, Christian Examiner (January 6, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we're looking at today:

"For Privacy's Sake, Taking Risks to End Pregnancy," Jennifer Lee and Cara Buckley, New York Times (January 4, 2009)

"If This Isn't Slavery, What Is?," Nicholas D. Kristof, New York Times (January 3, 2009)

"Broken promises: Knowledge can help protect teens," Editorial, The Salt Lake Tribune (January 4, 2009)

"Mohler: Newsweek 'biblical case for gay marriage' falls flat," Jeff Robinson, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Towers (January 5, 2009)

"Walk for Life West Coast Launches Post-Abortion Billboard, Pro-Life March Coming," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (January 2, 2009)

"Still Fighting," Russ Pulliam, World Magazine (January 17, 2009)

"Conservatives back Blackwell as RNC chief," Ralph Z. Hallow, The Washington Times (January 5, 2009)

"Girls Need a Dad and Boys Need a Mom," Janice Shaw Crouse, Townhall.com (January 5, 2009)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we're looking at today.

"Roland Burris Watered Down Abortion-Infanticide Law Barack Obama Refused to Fix," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (December 30, 2008)

"Most Neb. lawmakers favor abortion ban," Associated Press (December 30, 2008)

"ACLU Taking Act One to Court," MSNBC (December 30, 2008)

"Lots of Flawed Arguments About Gay Marriage," Conor Friedersdorf, Culture11.com (December 31, 2008)

"Abstinence pledges are having an effect!," Michael Landauer, The Dallas Morning News (December 30, 2008)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we're looking at today.

"For Good Self-Control, Try Getting Religious About It," John Tierney, New York Times (December 29, 2008)

"Rights of Conscience Live Blog - TODAY!," Mason Votes (December 30, 2008)

"Arizona Lawmakers Likely to Submit New Abortion Bills With Napolitano Leaving," Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (December 29, 2008)

"Fate unclear for Liberals backing anti-abortion cause," Gloria Galloway, The Globe and Mail (December 30, 2008)

"Premarital Abstinence Pledges Ineffective, Study Finds," Rob Stein, The Washington Post (December 29,2008)

"Public Schools Change Young Evangelicals' Values," Phyllis Schlafly, Townhall.com (December 30, 2008)

"Stem cells aren't embryonic anymore," World Magazine (December 27, 2008)

"An honest Messiah," Andree Seu, World Magazine (December 27, 2008)

"Grace at work," Wayne Greene, Tulsa World (December 21, 2008)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we're looking at today.

"An Evangelical Bridge Too Far," David R. Stokes, Townhall.com (December 28, 2008)

"The Separation of Church and State - Reloaded," Christopher Merola, Townhall.com (December 29, 2008)

"Euthanasia Comes to Montana," Wesley J. Smith, The Weekly Standard (December 29, 2008)

"Obama's Abortion Spending Spree" David N. Bass, The American Spectator (December 29, 2008)

"New study finds that abstinence pledging teens still have sex," Michele Johansen and Lexie Tigre, The San Francisco Examiner (December 29, 2008)

"Amateurs are trying genetic engineering at home,"Marcus Wohlsen, Phys.org (December 26,2008)

"The Long-Term Effects Of Abortion - Where Is The Media's Outrage?," Monte Harms, Stand For Life (December 27, 2008)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we're looking at today:

"Quality teachers are key to reform, state report says," Amy K. Stewart, Deseret News (December 23, 2008)

"Biden's 'Working Families' Task Force is Misnomer, Conservative Leader Charges," Pete Winn, CNSNews.com (December 23, 2008)

"A Gamble for Obama. . . And a Risk for Rick Warren, Too," E.J. Dionne, Jr., The Washington Post (December 23, 2008)

"'Use of abortion pill on the rise'," Judy Siegel-Itzkovich, The Jerusalem Post (December 22, 2008)

"Healthcare Conscience Rule Could Stir Legal Backlash," Deborah Kotz, U.S. News & World Report (December 22, 2008)

"Planned Parenthood Requests $4.6 Billion from Obama Administration," Pro-Life News (December 23, 2008)

"Dept. of Bah Humbug!," Paul Greenberg, Townhall.com(December 22, 2008)

"Abortion as a Test of Conscience and of Campaign Commitment," Paul Weyrich, Townhall.com (December 23, 2008)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we're looking at today:

"Senate-hopeful Caroline Kennedy talks gays, war, and education,"Celeste Katz, New York Daily News (December 21, 2008)

"Obama unveils task force to help families," Paul Eckert, Reuters (December 21, 2008)

"Obama, Warren and Civil Society," Lanny Davis, Fox News (December 22, 2008)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are looking at today:

"U.N. divided over gay rights declaration," Patrick Worsnip, Reuters (December 18, 2008)

"Gay marriage debate goes back to court today," Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times (December 19, 2008)

"Perry endorses anti-abortion license plates," Jason Embry, Austin American-Statesman (December 19, 2008)

"Obama taps Harvard physicist," Carolyn Y. Johnson, Boston Globe (December 19, 2008)

"Pro-Abortion Catholic Caroline Kennedy Seeking Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat," Kathleen Gilbert, LifeSiteNews.com (December 18, 2008)

"Obama's Legal Left Brain Trust," John Perazzo, FrontPageMagazine.com (December 18, 2008)

"Principled and pragmatic," Joel Belz, World Magazine (December 19, 2008)

"The Abortion Industry wants a Bailout," Angela Stevens, Domestic Divapalooza (December 19, 2008)

"Tis the Season for Porn?," Mona Charen, Townhall.com (December 19, 2008)

"Did Dickens Really Rescue Christmas?," Paul Edwards, Townhall.com (December 18, 2008)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are looking at today:

"Breaking: Arlen Specter Quietly Opens Fire on Eric Holder,"  Erick Erickson, Redstate (December 18, 2008)

"New Rule Protects Health-Care Workers' 'Right of Conscience'," Rob Stein, The Washington Post (December 18, 2008)

"Lawyers wrangle over records in Kan. abortion case," John Hanna, The Hays Daily News (December 18, 2008)

"Calif couples hope ads spur gay marriage support," Associated Press (December 17, 2008)

"Obama Defends Invocation by Conservative Pastor" Jacqueline K. Salmon, Debbi Wilgoren, and Peter Slevin, The Washington Post (December 18, 2008)

"Lesbian youth at high risk for pregnancy," Amy O'Brian, The Vancouver Sun (December 17, 2008)

"Conservative Leader Paul Weyrich Dies; First to Lead Heritage," Rob Bluey, Heritage Foundation's The Foundry blog.

"Breaking news: IL Supreme Court rules for pharmacists/against Blagojevich," Jill Stanek, jillstanek.com (December 18, 2008).

Daily Buzz

Here is what we are looking at today:

"Is Planned Parenthood Pro-Life?"  Ross Douthat, The Atlantic (December 14, 2008)

"Pro-Life Groups Respond to Secret Memo With Obama's Abortion Marching Orders" Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (December 15, 2008)

"Change in governor could mean new chance for abortion legislation" Maria Konopken, Arizona Capitol Times (December 15, 2008)

"Education Secretary Nominee Will Reach Out to Unions, School Reform Groups" Maria Glod, The Washington Post (December 16, 2008)

"Gay-marriage resolution in Sioux City is on hold" Molly Hottle and Larry Ballard, The Des Moines Register (December 16, 2008)

"Readers speak out on gay marriage fight" Charles C. Haynes, Statesman Journal (December 16, 2008)

"Poll Shows Britons Favor Euthanasia, Showing of Assisted Suicide on Television" Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (December 15, 2008)

"Chuck Colson on 'reaching rock bottom'" Gina Dalfonzo, The Point (December 16, 2008)

Daily Buzz

Here's what we are looking at today.

"Single adult stem cell can self renew, repair tissue damage in live mammal," Physorg.com, December 14, 2008.

"Should Assisted Suicide Be Broadcast Live on TV?," Pajamas Media, December 14, 2008

"Vatican hits out at controversial abortion pill," AFP, December 14, 2008

"Fight over gay marriage looms in Maine Legislature," Boston Herald, December 14, 2008

"Change Is Coming To The Nation's Abortion Laws," Deal W. Hudson, GOPUSA, December 15, 2008

"Teens in western Kansas pledge abstinence," Associated Press, December 12, 2008

"Taking it to the next level - the need for pro-life community organizers," Ruben Obregon, ProLifeBlogs.com, December 15, 2008

Daily Buzz

Here's what we've been looking at today.

"More than "Mutual Joy": Lisa Miller of Newsweek against Scripture and Jesus" by, Dr. Robert A. J. Gagnon (RobGagnon.net)

New Poll Warns Daschle, Obama: Mandatory Health Insurance Big Loser With Public; Voters Want Return on Stem Cell Research (PR Newswire)

Beliefs in God, UFOs prevail by Jennifer Miller (The Washington Times

Pro-aborts lose another round to Phill Kline by Jill Stanek (WorldNetDaily)

The U.N. Fails To Protect Human Rights In China, Huffington Post Still A Blind Apologist (Political Vindication)

Evangelical Spokesman Resigns After Telling NPR Gay Marriage, Abortion are Negotiable(Newsbusters)

Iowa Justices Hear Same-Sex Marriage Case by Kirk Johnson (New York Times)

The Daily Buzz

Abortion Foes Open a New Front

Man's Assisted Suicide to Air on British TV

Ill. governor arrested in corruption scandal

New Jersey Commission Says Gays Should be Allowed to Marry

Newsweek draws fire on gay marriage

The Daily Buzz

Our Mutual Joy

Abstinence Phobia

Ova Time: Women Line Up To Donate Eggs -- for Money

Calling in 'gay' to work is latest form of protest

United Nations Gives Human Rights Awards to International Abortion Advocates

National Association of Evangelicals Reaffirms Pro-Life View, VP Backed Obama

The Daily Buzz

Searching for God Inside New Capitol Visitor Center

Obama Could End Abstinence Education in Fight Against AIDS

Broader medical refusal rule may go far beyond abortion

Is gay movement like black struggle?

1 in 5 young adults has personality disorder

The Daily Buzz

Chinese Woman Who Faced Potential Forced Abortion Released, Keeps Baby

The Daily Buzz

Int'l Furor over Forced Abortion Case in China

Mormons, Knights of Columbus Face Chilling Threats and More Vandalism for Prop. 8 Support

Jerry Brown seeks legality of Prop. 8

Gay rights abandoned on sidelines after election

Half of primary-care doctors in survey would leave medicine

The Daily Buzz

Proposition 8 supporters vent frustration over continued protests

ACLU bullies small-town festival for including Christians

Schwarzenegger tells backers of gay marriage: Don't give up

Saudi Arabia to Lead U.N. Faith Forum

Feds issue rule aimed at Internet gambling ban

Playing the race card on gay marriage

Mormon church in Orangevale vandalized in wake of Prop. 8 vote

The Daily Buzz

Obama results show gains in key religious voters

Ballot Initiatives: No to Gay Marriage, Anti-Abortion Measures

The gay point of view

B.C. group calls for legalization of assisted suicide

Spokane doctors oppose new assisted suicide law

The Daily Buzz

As abortion foes grow more intense, a new view surfaces

Poll: Young Evangelicals Oppose Abortion, Support McCain Like Older Voters

Faith in Public Life Ad Downplays Abortion in Voting, Denies Abortion Decline

CA Marriage Fight Shifts to Schools

Dr. Coburn Releases Report Highlighting Waste and Mismanagement at the Department of Justice

Pro-choice Obama repels evangelicals

The Daily Buzz

Gay marriages to begin Nov. 10 in Connecticut

Vote 'yes' to change state constitution: On Election Day, Connecticut voters will decide whether there should be a convention to consider changes to the state constitution

11th Circuit Upholds County Legislative Prayers With Sectarian References

Will the Return of Values Voters Bring Another Election Day Surprise?

The Daily Buzz

Measure to tell parents of abortion holds lead

Hollywood comes out in support of gay marriage

Sex education made compulsory in all schools

School holds surprise 'Gay' Day for kindergartners

Catholics for Obama: No qualms about abortion issue

The Daily Buzz

Black clergy both for and against gay marriage speak out-- LA Times article on the ongoing Proposition 8 debate

Gay Marriage in Peril in California-- More on Prop. 8 and the battle in CA over same-sex marraige

San Francisco may become safe for prostitutes

NJ Hotels Offer Abortion Discounts

Americans United Advises Houses Of Worship To Refrain From Intervening In Partisan Politics

The Daily Buzz

Here is what we're talking about at FRC today:

DC Students Get Cash for Good Grades, Behavior--Middle school students in D.C. are getting paid to follow the rules and do their homework.

DEMS GET SET TO MUZZLE THE RIGHT--New York Post article on the possibility of a resurrection The Fairness Doctrine.

Conn. ruling may boost Vt. gay marriage movement--Last week, Connecticut's top court ruled that civil unions aren't a substitute for marriage's full benefits.

BLACKWELL: Voter fraud, an assault on fairness--This op-ed calls for Voter Fraud to be a bi-partisan issue. Both Democrats and Republicans should fight against the rampant fraud that is taking place this election season.

The Daily Buzz

Links for today:

• Ordinance approved to help ease pain of divorce [ABC7 Chicago]
• 'Bride' and 'groom' to return to California marriage forms[Associated Press]
• Blood Tests Ease Search for Down Syndrome [New York Times]
• Anti-abortion group wins license-plate battle [Arizona Republic]
• Bishop Says Episcopal Fight Is Everyone's Fight [The Charlotte World]