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‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ other bills, await Congressional action this fall
Members of Congress will begin returning to business Sept. 13 with the volatile issue of homosexuals in the military awaiting more action. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 9, 2010
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation,
Judge refuses to lift stem cell stay
Federal judge Royce Lamberth rejected Sept. 7 the Obama administration’s request that he revoke his suspension of federal funds for embryonic stem cell research while the case proceeds in court. more »
By staff - Sep 8, 2010
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, , Science, Bioethics,
LIFE DIGEST: Quebec strongly favors euthanasia
More than 70 percent of the residents of Quebec support the legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide, according to a recent survey. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2010
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Stem-Cell Research, Suicide, Citizenship,
LIFE DIGEST: Abortion doctor suspended again, still can practice
The Florida Board of Medicine has suspended the license of abortion doctor James Pendergraft for the fourth time but will still allow him to resume his practice. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 17, 2010
Topic: Life, Abortion, Stem-Cell Research, Science,
LIFE DIGEST: Adult stem cells restore vision
Adult stem cells have restored sight to more than three-fourths of patients blinded by chemical burns to their sight, according to a new research study. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 29, 2010
Topic: Life, Abortion, Infertility, Stem-Cell Research, Science, Bioethics,
LIFE DIGEST: Poll shows diverse response on life issues
A new Gallup poll reports the American public takes various stands on the moral acceptability of life issues.
The survey released May 26 showed the following opinions: more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 8, 2010
Topic: Life, Abortion, Cloning, End-of-Life Issues, Stem-Cell Research,
LIFE DIGEST: Adult stem cell success in Illinois woman
Therapy with adult stem cells has another success story to report.
Jennifer Osman, 38, of Plainfield, Ill., has undergone an almost total recovery from the debilitating effects of a neurological disorder known as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 2, 2010
Topic: Life, Abortion, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Science, Bioethics,
LIFE DIGEST: Euthanasia booths on street, novelist proposes
Euthanasia booths should be available on the street so the elderly can have their lives ended, a well-known British novelist says.
“How is society going to support this silver tsunami?” Martin Amis said in an interview published Jan. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 2, 2010
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Science,
LIFE DIGEST: Baltimore law burdens pregnancy centers
The city of Baltimore has enacted a law that pro-life advocates say discriminates against pregnancy help centers.
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon signed Dec. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 8, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, Science, Bioethics,
NIH approves first embryonic stem cells for research
The Obama administration took a barrier-breaking step into embryo-destructive research Wednesday when it announced the approval of the first human embryonic stem cell lines for use in federally funded experiments. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 3, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Science, Bioethics,