SCOTUS Decision on California Parental Notification Law

Last updated on: March 5, 2026 at 10:43 am By Dennis McIntyre

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently handed down a decision that reinstated an injunction for a California law that banned notification to parents concerning a student’s gender identity. Notification is required even if the student does not consent. Let’s take a look. California AB 1955 The California law at the center of the parental‑notification controversy is Assembly Bill 1955 (AB 1955), formally titled the “Support Academic Futures and Equality for Today’s Youth (SAFETY) Act.” AB 1955, signed... Read more

Tennessee Bills Face Opposition on Abortion Issue

Last updated on: March 4, 2026 at 10:34 am By Dennis McIntyre

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The Tennessee House and Senate are sponsoring bills that would criminalize abortion. As abhorrent as abortion is, to criminalize those women who do have abortions is wrong. Let’s take a look. Tennessee Bills HB 570 and SB 738 Tennessee lawmakers considered an amendment to HB570/SB738 that would allow prosecutors to charge women who obtain abortions with fetal homicide, carrying penalties up to life imprisonment or even the death penalty. The measure has generated significant bipartisan resistance, and legislative leaders have... Read more

The Samaritan Woman at the Well

Last updated on: March 3, 2026 at 10:46 am By Dennis McIntyre

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The central story for the Third Sunday in Lent is the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus meets her at the well, and her life is changed. Let’s look at the readings for Sunday, March 8, 2026. Gospel Text – John 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42. To read the complete Gospel, please click the link above. Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall... Read more

The Birthright Citizenship Debate

Last updated on: March 3, 2026 at 10:52 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Birthright citizenship will be debated before the Supreme Court on April 1, 2026. This is a highly contested issue centered on children born to illegal immigrants while they are within the United States. Currently, these children are automatically considered U.S. citizens. The Trump administration is challenging that process. Let’s take a look. What Does the Constitution Say? The Fourteenth Amendment, Section 1 of the Constitution, is sometimes called the “Citizenship Clause” and states: “All persons born or naturalized in the... Read more

The Healthcare Crisis Extends to Pet Care

Last updated on: February 27, 2026 at 12:09 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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If you are like me, you love your pets. They are family. We recently found out the hard way that the cost of providing critical healthcare for your pet has gone through the roof and can be a tremendous drain on your family budget. What if you can’t afford to provide the care your pet needs? Let’s take a look. A Recent Experience with Critical Pet Care We have an eleven-year-old Corgi mix who is a huge part of our... Read more

The Humanitarian Crisis in Iran

Last updated on: February 27, 2026 at 9:26 am By Dennis McIntyre

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There is another humanitarian crisis in Iran, as Iranian security forces have murdered thousands of Iranian citizens protesting the government. This is another in a series of crises over the past five decades. Let’s take a look. The Current Situation The situation in Iran meets multiple criteria for a humanitarian crisis, based on the scale of state violence, mass casualties, executions, economic collapse, and the obstruction of basic human rights. The evidence points to a nationwide human‑rights emergency with regional... Read more

The Transfiguration: Jesus’ Divinity Revealed

Last updated on: February 26, 2026 at 9:20 am By Dennis McIntyre

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The gospel reading for the Second Sunday of Lent is about how Jesus’ divinity is revealed through the Transfiguration. This Sunday, March 1, 2026, is the Second Sunday of Lent, and the gospel reading is from Matthew. Let’s take a look at the readings. Gospel Text – Matthew 17:1-9 “Jesus took Peter, James, and John, his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun, and his... Read more

Suicide: New York’s Shift in Physician-Assisted Rules

Last updated on: February 25, 2026 at 3:20 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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New York State joined the growing list of states that support physician-assisted suicide. Once again, the state of New York has proven its view that people are disposable by signing this horrific law. Let’s take a look. What is in the NY Bill? Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) Act in February 2026, and the law will take effect in August 2026. New York had prohibited assisted suicide for decades, including a 2017 Court of Appeals... Read more

Social Media on Trial

Last updated on: February 21, 2026 at 12:53 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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Social media giants Meta and Google went on trial on February 9, 2026, in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The trial accuses major social media platforms of purposely designing their apps to be addictive. This case serves as a bellwether test that represents a large group of similar lawsuits. Let’s take a look. How Did We Get Here? At its core, this is a landmark lawsuit accusing major platforms — primarily Meta (Instagram/Facebook) and Google (YouTube) — of intentionally designing... Read more

The Temptations In The Desert

Last updated on: February 19, 2026 at 8:50 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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The “Temptations in the Desert” are the central theme of this Sunday’s readings, February 22, 2026. The Roman Catholic lectionary always proclaims this gospel reading on the First Sunday of Lent. The gospel is from the book of Matthew. Let’s review the readings for this Sunday. Gospel Text – Matthew 4:1-11 “At that time, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he... Read more

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