BC court dismisses appeal by pro-lifers convicted of violating abortion ‘bubble zone’

[The case of Cecilia von Dehn and Don Spratt]

By Thaddeus Baklinski, Mon Jan 23, 2012
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, January 23, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – An appeal to the British Columbia Supreme Court launched by two pro-life activists convicted last June of violating the province’s infamous “bubble zone” law, was dismissed on December 20th by Madam Justice Fisher. Continue reading

[U,S.] Federal Court Rules in Favor of Religious Freedom

Julea Ward

by Karla Dial in CitizenLink
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that a graduate student’s First Amendment rights were likely violated when Eastern Michigan University (EMU) expelled her from the counseling program in which she was enrolled. Continue reading

Parents peeved over cards supporting gay youth [pro-homosexuality agenda]

[The support card said, "As an Ally, I envision a society that embraces, values and celebrates diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions."]

LORI PENNER, QMI Agency
First posted: Thursday, January 26, 2012
ALTONA, Man. — A group of parents are demanding two Grade 5 teachers remove cards displayed in their classrooms pledging support for gay and lesbian youth.

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EFC Issues an Open Letter to Members of the Ontario Legislature on Bill 13, Accepting Schools Act

January 25, 2012
OTTAWA – Yesterday, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada sent an open letter to all members of the Ontario legislature, calling for amendments to Bill 13, Accepting Schools Act. Continue reading

A Message to Pro-Choice Advocates: Women are not fragile flowers. We can handle the truth about abortion.

MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012
By Faye Sonier

A message to those claiming to be the voice of pro-choice advocates: Wake up. Canadian women are intelligent, bright and sensible. We do not need you to protect us from the realities of abortion or shield us from the potential risks associated with undergoing the “medical procedure.”

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Obama admin: birth control mandate is final; bishops vow to fight

BY KATHLEEN GILBERT
Fri Jan 20, 2012 Timothy Dolan

WASHINGTON, January 20, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – After being deluged with complaints from outraged religious groups, Obama’s health department has dug in its heels, saying its decision to force employers to provide abortifacient birth control drugs will continue as planned – although faith-based groups will be given a year reprieve. In response, U.S. Catholic bishops have not minced words, vowing to fight the order as “literally unconscionable.” Continue reading