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Frances Doesn't Get It

A recent essay by Frances Kissling, president of Catholics for a Free Choice, entitled, "Is There Life After Roe: How to Think About the Fetus" points out the absurdity of her organization's name better than many of her critics could.

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Terri Schiavo

She is not dying. She has no terminal illness. She is not in a coma. She is not on life-support equipment. She is not alone, but rather has loving parents and siblings ready to care for her for the rest of her life. She has not requested death.

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Where Have All the Children Gone?

The question of why fertility has been falling so dramatically in continental Europe has been food for thought for both demographers and economists. The answer must be looked for in several important factors, which, to further complicate matters, do not simply add up in their impact.

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Ruth Kelly, Myth-Breaker

Late last year, when Italian philosopher and cabinet minister Rocco Buttiglione was denied the post of European Minister of Justice because his convictions on sexual ethics and marriage were unacceptable to a gaggle of libertine Euro-parliamentarians, there was a certain plausibility to the whole exercise.

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Religion, Rhetoric, and the Presidency

We couldnt think of anyone better in the country to talk about religion and the presidency than the presidents own speechwriter. As many of you know, Michael Gerson has received high praise from people across the political spectrum for his speechwriting. We are delighted in light of his very busy schedule that he could join us today and talk to us about this topic. Thank you, Michael.

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