A 14 year-old boy was suspended for two days for telling a classmate that he believed homosexuality was wrong.
Teen Suspended for Opposing Homosexuality in School
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The Pope Speaks Truth to His Homeland
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Protests and a hostile media have been unable to push Pope Benedict XVI off his stride as he courageously reminds his countrymen that clear moral principles are the basis of a truly free society.
Lesbian Mayor to Speak at Girl Scouts Annual Convention
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
At a time when Girl Scouts USA is under fire for its association with Planned Parenthood, the New Age, and its choice of controversial role models for girls, the organization appears to be tossing more wood on the flames by choosing to mark its 100th anniversary this year by inviting a prominent lesbian mayor to speak at their annual convention.
Is Your OnStar Spying on You?
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Anyone who owns a fairly new General Motors product may want to take a closer look at the most recent OnStar terms and conditions - which the company altered to allow them to legally collect GPS data on your vehicle, and possibly sell it to third parties, even after you unsubscribe.
Outrage Grows over DOJ's $16 Muffins
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Lawmakers are calling for "heads to roll" at the Department of Justice (DOJ) following revelations of extravagant spending on conferences that included $16 muffins, $5 meatballs and $32 a-head snack breaks.
US Bishops Call for Urgent Action on Threats to Conscience Protection
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has launched a national program aimed at encouraging the faithful to take a stand against a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to require all private health plans to include coverage for contraception, sterilization, and related "patient education and counseling" services for women.
Pope's Visit to Germany Expected to be "Difficult"
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
When Pope Benedict XVI steps off a plane in his native Germany tomorrow morning, he will be embarking on what many say will be a difficult four-day visit to a land where Catholic teaching is mostly opposed or at least ignored and militant groups are planning large boycotts and protests.
Court Orders University to Fund Catholic Group
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The U.S. Supreme Court handed a major victory to a Catholic group at the University of Wisconsin when it determined that funding such groups does not violate the separation of church and state.
California Couple Fined for Hosting Bible Study in Home
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In a country that values religious freedom as much as the right to vote and bear arms, national outrage is growing over a California couple who was fined by the city of San Juan Capistrano for holding Bible studies and religious gatherings in their home.
Study Shows Increase in Child Abuse during Recession
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Researchers are reporting an increase in child abuse, mostly in infants, during the recession, which raises new concerns about the impact the nation's struggling economy is having on the population.
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