Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Two dramatically different stories appearing in today’s news present a tragic example of how differently persons with disabilities are regarded in today’s culture.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Health care workers in Australia are blaming World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrims for an outbreak of unusual strains of flu viruses that have been occurring in Australia since the July event.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Herbal medicines used in an ancient Indian medical system known as Ayurveda, which has become increasingly popular in the West, have been found to contain unsafe levels of lead, mercury and arsenic.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A 22 year-old college graduate has decided to auction her virginity in order to pay off college loans and acquire the cash needed to pursue a Master’s degree in – of all things – Marriage and Family Therapy.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A leading Catholic organization has launched a new website designed to educate and inspire Catholic voters about the upcoming election.
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by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have once again responded to erroneous public statements made by a Catholic politician about the teachings of the Church.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks’s very public defense of promise rings during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) has caused an unexpected spike of interest in the rings.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Jury selection is set to begin in the case of four firefighters who were forced to participate in the 2007 “Gay Pride” parade in San Diego. The men are suing the city saying they were forced to participate in the parade where they were subjected to sexually demeaning gestures and catcalls.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Senator Joe Biden has joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in misrepresenting the Catholic faith during a Sunday interview on
Meet the Press.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Speaking at a general audience this morning, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to St. Paul's view of the meaning of apostolate.
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