Archive - Tom Strode
LIFE DIGEST: FDA delays human embryonic stem cell trial
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed experiments on human beings using embryonic stem cells.
The announcement was a blow to the hopes of the Geron Corp., which had applied for FDA approval for the first human clinical trial using the controversial research to treat spinal cord injuries, Bloomberg News reported. more »
By Tom Strode - May 20, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Cloning, End-of-Life Issues, Science, Bioethics
Supreme Court approves law curbing child pornography
The United States Supreme Court handed Congress a victory May 19 in its effort to combat child pornography after a previous effort fell short in the justices’ eyes. more »
By Tom Strode - May 19, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship,
McCain global warming speech critiqued
Sen. John McCain’s recent global warming speech assured Americans of one thing, a skeptical scientist says—no major presidential candidate in 2008 will challenge prevailing assumptions. more »
By Tom Strode - May 16, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, , Science, Environment
‘We Get It!’ environmental campaign launches with goal to be biblical, factual
Through a new “We Get It!” campaign, the Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics entity is partnering with other organizations to demonstrate that evangelical Christians support what they describe as a more biblical, fact-based approach to global warming. more »
By Tom Strode - May 16, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, , Science, Environment
LIFE DIGEST: Planned Parenthood finds way to use Mother’s Day
The country’s leading abortion provider celebrated Mother’s Day by asking for donations in honor of mothers. Inconceivable, you might say—not if it is Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). more »
By Tom Strode - May 13, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Science, Bioethics
Heath Shuler: Rare pro-life Democrat in Congress
Heath Shuler is that rarest of Democrats in Congress—the pro-lifer.
The congressman from western North Carolina established himself last year, his first in the House of Representatives, as one of the half-dozen most reliably pro-life Democrats in that chamber. more »
By Tom Strode - May 12, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Shuler’s family influenced his faith
A brief, written message Heath Shuler’s mother gave him before he entered high school made an impression on him that remains to this day.
“She gave me a note,” the first-term, Democratic congressman from North Carolina recalled, “and on this note it says, ‘Heath, make each and every decision as if I am standing beside you. more »
By Tom Strode - May 12, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship
Bill targets sale of adult video games
Congressmen from both political parties have partnered to sponsor legislation designed to prevent children from purchasing or renting adult video games. more »
By Tom Strode - May 8, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Citizenship, Legislation
Genetic information safeguard passes
Congress has adopted with nearly unanimous agreement a bill to prevent insurers and employers from discriminating against Americans based on their genetic information. more »
By Tom Strode - May 7, 2008
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Olympics: Appeals grow for Bush to protest
Congressional members of President Bush’s own party urged him not to attend the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic games in Beijing during a Capitol Hill news conference. more »
By Tom Strode - May 6, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty