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Violence is the Fault of Pro-Choice – Meme?

Violence is the Fault of Pro-Choice – Meme?

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According to the Christian Newswire, Human Life International has opened up a new website that claims to expose the “Real Source of Violence” in the abortion debate. Guess who they claim is responsible for the violence? “This website exposes the pro-choice movement as the most violent political movement in United States history. In fact, we have documented over 7,000 acts of violence and illegal activities by those who support or practice abortion,” stated Brian Clowes, Ph. D., senior analyst for…

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Slow Moving Sickness

Slow Moving Sickness

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I’ve been leading up to a pretty decent sickness for four days. At first, I was afraid it was related to the contaminated spinach. We eat tons of bagged spinach. I think that if it was e.coli I’d know it by now. Bit by bit, I’ve gotten just that little bit worse each day. It started with just a little tickle at the back of my throat. Then, I couldn’t sleep very well – I kept waking up. I couldn’t…

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Youth Ministries Tax Status Revoked

Youth Ministries Tax Status Revoked

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Youth Ministries, Inc. – sounds like a nice charity, doesn’t it? Well, this group turns out to be some front for (or part of?) the notorious “Operation Rescue.” The IRS has announced that they have revoked the status of Youth Ministries Inc as a Section 501(c)(3) and Section 170(c)(2) exempt non-profit organization. The group and its leader, Troy Newman, have been under investigation by the IRS for money laundering and tax evasion. Sounds about right. In case you don’t glean…

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Support Fair Student Loan Payment

Support Fair Student Loan Payment

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The U.S. Department of Education is officially seeking ideas for improving its rules and regulations on student loans. The Project on Student Debt has developed a Five-Point Plan for Fair Loan Payments that fits the bill. It will help reduce the burdens of student debt by: Limiting student loan payments to a reasonable percentage of income. Recognizing that borrowers with children have less income available for student loan payments. Protecting borrowers from high interest charges when they face hardship situations….

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Bring Mister Rogers Back to Atlanta

Bring Mister Rogers Back to Atlanta

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I try to pay attention to recurring thoughts, and I’ve been having thoughts of Fred Rogers for the last few months. Why, I ask myself, am I thinking of “Mister Rogers” – and why now? I don’t often get haunted by thoughts, and I thought I had better listen to myself and find out what it was that I should do about it. I thought – “maybe I’ll watch the show with Ben later on and figure it out.” So…

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Mommy Brag

Mommy Brag

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Ben got the Citizen of the Month Award (for August) at his Elementary School. Awwww. (We could even almost overlook that they spelled his name “Benjamim” on the award.)