By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In stark contrast to his predecessor who always sent an encouraging message to participants in the annual March for Life, the new occupant of the White House greeted marchers with only silence this year.
Monthly Archives: January 2009
Media Inflates Inaugural Attendance
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Despite widespread media claims that close to two million people attended the inauguration ceremony of President Barack Obama, experts say the real number is closer to 800,000.
Bailout Includes New Restrictions on Drug Access
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Tucked inside the President’s $825 billion stimulus package is a plan to create a new government agency that will evaluate new medical drugs and products for their “cost effectiveness” before citizens can get access to them. The job of the new agency will be to determine the best way to “save money and lives” when it comes to costly health care problems such as cancer.
The Culture of Death Comes to the White House
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Only minutes after the inauguration of President Barack Obama, the White House website, once filled with pages promoting family values and the culture of life, now contains an extensive collection of programs advocating the culture of death such as promotion of abortion, gay rights, and the repeal of family friendly laws such as the Defense of Marriage Act – all at the taxpayer’s expense.
Widow Forgives Mob Who Killed Husband and Sons
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Ten years after Graham Staines and his two young sons were burned alive at the hands of Hindu extremists in India, the widow of the slain missionary says she has forgiven the people who murdered her family and is urging all Christians suffering persecution in that country to not give up hope.
Vatican Joins YouTube While Warning of Social Networking Dangers
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Only days before the Vatican officially unveils its own YouTube channel, a Gregorian University professor is extolling the many benefits of social networking sites while also warning of the potential for misuse.
Biden Applauded After Receiving Communion
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In spite of his pro-abortion position and publicly displayed ignorance of Catholicism, Vice President Joe Biden was applauded at Mass on Sunday just after receiving communion.
The Trouble with “Twilight”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Move over Harry Potter. There’s a new occult thriller in town and teens and ‘tweens can’t get enough of it.
Pope Benedict XVI Greets New President
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pope Benedict XVI sent a telegram welcoming Barack Obama as the new President of the United States and assuring him of his prayers.
Young Chicagoans to Hear Powerful Pro-Life Message on Inauguration Day
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Young people watching Black Entertainment Television (BET) in the city of Chicago on the day of President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration are likely to hear an unexpected message – Abortion is the enemy of hope.
