Planned Parenthood bill reaches Daniels’ desk

May. 7, 2011
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has a stack of bills on his desk. But the most controversial he’s likely to sign is House Bill 1210. That one reached Daniels’ office late Friday afternoon.The bill cuts $3 million in federal funding to Planned Parenthood of Indiana. The money’s from the

What celebrating bin Laden's death says about our national psyche

May. 3, 2011
News of Osama bin Laden’s death evoked cheers and chants on the streets of many American cities. Some were joyful that bin Laden had finally been punished for causing so many deaths. Some felt patriotic and viewed the death as a victory for America.

Devon Avenue quiet on bin Laden

May. 2, 2011
While reaction poured in worldwide the day after President Barack Obama announced the killing of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden, voices were muted on the main business artery of Chicago’s Pakistani community.

Indiana to nix Planned Parenthood funds

Apr. 30, 2011
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels announced Friday he intends

St. Sabina protests Pfleger's suspension

Apr. 28, 2011
Members of St. Sabina Catholic Church marched in front of the home of Chicago's top Roman Catholic leader today. They protested Cardinal Francis George's decision to suspend their outspoken priest, Father Michael Pfleger.

Indiana wants to cut funding for Planned Parenthood

Apr. 28, 2011
Indiana’s governor has a tough choice to make soon. And it’s not about whether he’ll run for president.This issue is much closer to home.This week, the Republican-led Indiana House voted to approve a bill that would cut all funding to Planned Parenthood.

A former priest reacts to Father Pfleger's suspension

Apr. 28, 2011
Father Michael Pfleger has led the congregation of St.

Cardinal suspends Father Pfleger

Apr. 28, 2011
The Archdiocese of Chicago has suspended a popular South Side Catholic priest from his parish.Cardinal Francis George said St. Sabina’s Father Michael Pfleger needs to take a few weeks to pray over his priestly commitments.The cardinal wanted to reassign Pfleger to a presidency at Leo High School.

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