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LIFE DIGEST: ‘We had abortions’ campaign ignores women with regrets
Ms. Magazine wants as many women as possible to confess they had abortions — as long as they don’t regret them.
The latest issue of the quarterly magazine, which is owned by the Feminist Majority Foundation, will hit newsstands Oct. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 9, 2006
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
Congress gives chaplains partial religious liberty victory
Supporters of increased religious freedom for military chaplains gained at least a partial victory before Congress went into recess for the November election. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 7, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National, Racial Reconciliation
Congress’ online gambling bill cuts Internet firms’ stock value
Congress approved legislation restricting Internet gambling just before beginning a lengthy recess, prompting a major shakeup in the online wagering world. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 4, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation, National
LIFE DIGEST: Democrats switch, shoot down Senate vote on abortion transport bill; S.D. abortion ban
The Senate failed Sept. 29 to approve a bill to outlaw interstate abortions on minors without parental notice when eight Democrats switched positions to support their party leadership’s obstruction of the measure. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 2, 2006
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National
World Hunger - Canada
“At present, there are over 2600 food banks and related agencies operating in nearly 550 communities across Canada. According to the Canadian Association of Food Banks’ Hunger Count 2004, almost one million Canadians receive emergency food hampers each and every month, a figure which has risen 122% since 1989 (8.5% since 2003). more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - General
- 852 million people across the world are hungry, up from 842 million a year ago.
- Every day, more than 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes—one child every five seconds. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006 - (2)
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Beginning A Hunger Ministry
The North American Mission Board (NAMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention gives the following suggestions for beginning a hunger ministry:
- Be culturally sensitive.
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
World Hunger - Asia
- An estimated 10% of China’s children under 5 are underweight, 3% suffer from wasting and 17% from stunting. In India, more than 50% are underweight and suffer from severe to moderate stunting; 18% suffer from wasting. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Key Hunger Terms
Hunger—A condition in which people do not get enough food to provide the nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water) for active and healthy lives. more »
By Jerry Price - Oct 1, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Senate committee again falters on Bush judicial nominees
None of President Bush’s appellate court nominees gained Senate committee approval Sept. 29 as Congress prepared to enter a recess that will stretch past election day. more »
By staff - Sep 29, 2006
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National
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