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Gay-Marriage Bill Advances in NH

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From the New York Times : The New Hampshire Senate approved revisions to a same-sex marriage bill on Wednesday morning, paving the way for an afternoon vote in the less-predictable House of Representatives. Lawmakers have been working on the bill for months; gay-rights supporters hope the latest . . . . Continue Reading »

“Who Will Pick Up His Forceps?”

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Predictably, the murder of abortionist George Tiller has led to his being proclaimed by pro-abortion groups a martyr for the cause of women’s rights. Perhaps the most chilling hagiographies so far is from William Saletan at Slate , where the late-term abortionist is compared to a soldier . . . . Continue Reading »

“Gravely Wicked”

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Robert P. George on yesterday’s murder of abortionist George Tiller: Whoever murdered George Tiller has done a gravely wicked thing. The evil of this action is in no way diminished by the blood George Tiller had on his own hands. No private individual had the right to execute judgment against . . . . Continue Reading »