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...decades, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has been one of the most steadfast advocates for health reform, arguing that "access to basic, quality health care is a universal human right, not a privilege." And yet on Oct. 8, a trio of leaders representing the USCCB wrote a letter to the U.S. Senate warning that they would have to "vigorously" oppose health-reform legislation unless certain changes were made. The issue most likely to stand in the way of the bishops' support is one that could have been predicted months before debate even began: abortion. (See new fronts...
Some Alaska pols, however, say that could be just what the state needs. Parnell is a steadfast social conservative and has nearly a decade's experience in the state's House and Senate-a background that could help him reopen channels of communication between the governor's mansion and the legislature that all but closed during Palin's final months. "I think his understanding of how to communicate is going to do him well," State Rep. John Coghill told the Associated Press July 26. "That's one of the things [Palin] has struggled with. I think he will just...
...start a civil war in the West Bank and Gaza to try to vanquish its arch-rival, Fatah. Gaza’s ruling party has been responsible for horrifying atrocities in Israel, including exploding buses and attacks on shopping malls and peaceful religious gatherings. Hamas has been steadfast in its refusal to consider recognizing Israel’s right to exist and has no plans to pursue peace talks with Israel for the good of the people of Gaza...
...sets on this June evening in New England, the steadfast courage of Harriet Tubman fills the air. Encouraged by the idealism of our “melting pot” nation, she would be gratified to see an African-American as president. Tubman’s humanitarian efforts now might span oceans to infiltrate regions of the globe where civil liberties are severely curtailed or tragically nonexistent. Whether in Darfur or Myanmar, knowledge gained from her struggles with the Underground Railroad to free slaves might well be applied in achieving emancipation for others. Perhaps she would consider leading Amnesty International...
...Under Obama’s administration and with the backing of the current Congress, embryonic stem cell research is permitted to be publicly funded once more—a decision we wholeheartedly applauded. We see enormous potential for a more amenable government view of stem cell research and are steadfast in the belief that using stem cells will help us find cures for a broad range of diseases. Moreover, we encouraged Congress to go even further and spend more money on science. When President Faust and other members of the Massachusetts Life Science Collective urged Congress in January to increase...