We have written a number of posts on health care here at Vox Nova. I invited frequent commenter Blackadder, who most of you know from various comboxes, to articulate more at length his own view on the matter. I thought at the time of the invitation that he would be a fine representative of those who advocate a market approach to health care. I believe he has articulated his position well, and without further ado I offer his view. ~M.Z. Forrest We’ve heard a lot... Read more
via Feministing Oh this is just too good to pass up. As if hormonal contraceptives were not bad enough on women and their bodies, NOW on the horizon scientists are working to manipulate womens’ genetics to make it so that sperm and egg don’t work properly. Can we all just imagine what the potential, “unintended” consequences can arise from this type of “technology?” Even the secular feminists are uneasy with this idea. Ya think! Read more
It’s been let out of the closet: Dumbledore was gay. Obviously, when I read about this, I thought (as many did) that it is “too much information.” It’s something Harry Potter fans do not need to know. Moreover, now that this information has been let out, it’s going to be repeated often, and I am waiting for fundamentalists to use this as another reason to reject the series. I would not be surprised if some label him a “paedophile.” (more…) Read more
Here is an article on the connection between environmental degradation and poverty. Read more
My purpose here isn’t necessarily to discuss the larger case. (For background on the case, see here.) The short version of events is that an off duty sheriff’s deputy killed 6 people and took his own life over a dispute with a former girlfriend. This happened in a small community called Crandon that is north of Green Bay, WI, in a county that borders Michigan. Shortly after this event, the press noted that a local church would perform the funeral for... Read more
I found out about this Catholic presidential candidate through a Facebook group and he seems the only one who is consistent on the issues at hand and consistent with Catholic Social Teaching on every sphere… probably because he is not a politician… From the Facebook group: Immigration ~ amnesty for illegal immigrants and family reunification. ~ “living wage, optimal working conditions, benefits, adequate housing… for all new arrivals. ~ “temporary worker program,” with border check points, etc., for those who... Read more
The good people at Catholics Against Rudy sent me an email tonight announcing that they now have a petition folks can sign if they’re interested in publicly opposing Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s bid for the GOP presidential nomination. I plan on signing it, and I hope that many of you will as well. Read more
From a piece by Bill Quigley for CommonDreams.org: Louis Vitale, 75, a Franciscan priest, and Steve Kelly, 58, a Jesuit priest, were each sentenced today to five months in federal prison for attempting to deliver a letter opposing the teaching of torture at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. Both priests were taken directly into jail from the courtroom after sentencing. Fort Huachuca is the headquarters of military intelligence in the U.S. and the place where military and civilian interrogators are taught... Read more
“I am deeply grateful to the Holy Father for his kindness in appointing me and for his trust in allowing me to be placed in the College of Cardinals. May I immediately add that it is also very humbling and surprising! I promise him my fullest communion, loyalty and obedience.” Read more
So said the Pope on the World Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty. Read more
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