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Friday, July 31, 2009

What are the social policy implications?

From ancient Egyptian philosophers spoken and written of by Molefi Asante, Jacob Caruthers, Chiek Anta Diop and Psychologist Wade Noble; to ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle; to Christian philosophers such as Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas and R.C. Sproul; to the shapers of modern thought such as Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Illinois Congressman Danny Davis and Dr. Terra Thomas; What are the consequences of each of these thinkers and other important thinkers' ideas on world events, theology, the fine arts and culture? Are we, as a society, still scratching to survive our ideologies? Many of us work, interact and socialize with each other because we have too. There is a small percentage of those who do it because they want too. We draw racial and political boundaries to protect ourselves from being known for who we really are. What is your contribution to this trivia?

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

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Holder making no friends by withholding Gitmo plans
Virginia Congressman Frank Wolf is expressing frustration with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder for being less than forthcoming about the planned closure of the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention facility.

Episcopal Church to affirm 'gay' clergy
Episcopalians are moving toward affirming an open role for homosexual clergy in their church despite pressure from fellow Anglicans not to do so. VOTE IN A RELATED POLL

Palin eschews 'party politics' - a mistake?
A political scholar and government professor thinks Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has made a big mistake in choosing to step down with more than a year left in her term.

Sen. McConnell key to stopping Obama agenda
A Kentucky-based political columnist says with both houses of Congress firmly in the hands of the Democrats, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) will play an increasingly major role in attempting to halt the left-wing agenda of Barack Obama.

Perspective: Who's in charge here?
The current crop of parents and teachers often choose to do things to make children feel good, rather than do things that are for their own good.

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Sotomayor defends 'wise Latina' remark
WASHINGTON Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor vigorously defended herself Tuesday against charges that her speeches and rulings show racial bias, telling a Senate panel vetting her nomination that critics

Southwest checks planes after hole forces landing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. Southwest Airlines Co. inspected about 200 planes overnight after a football sized hole opened up in the passenger cabin of a jet in flight, forcing an emergency landing

Cameras captured 'chilling' break-in at Fla. home
PENSACOLA, Fla. Byrd and Melanie Billings had a growing brood of adopted children with autism, Down syndrome and other disabilities, and took care to make their

AP sources: Obama wants Senate health bill quickly
WASHINGTON House Democrats are moving ahead with sweeping health care legislation as President Barack Obama prods a Senate committee chairman to take faster

Obama wants $12 billion for 2-year colleges
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is proposing a multibillion dollar investment in the nation's community colleges, a $12 billion effort to help the two year institutions reach,

Britain's National Health Service - Abandoning Purity For Pleasure
by Jeremy Wiggins The Sunday Times issued this headline today "Schoolchildren Told 'An Orgasm a Day Keeps the Doctor Away'". Foxnews.com reported this today "A leaflet issued by Britain's National Health Service is advising school pupils that they have a

Cap-and-Tax: Government vs. America
by David Limbaugh There is still time to stop the legislative monstrosity known as the Waxman Markey cap and trade bill before the Senate approves it. But for that to happen, Americans must learn how bad it is. Let's briefly

Methodists Ask People to Rethink Church Via Times Square
The United Methodist Church is airing two 15 second ads in Times Square every hour, for 18 hours each day, for the next three months. See The Christian Post. In July, August and September,the denomination is aiming a $20

Peter Heck Debates President of Freedom From Religion
Belowis the end portion of the on air debate between Peter Heck and Annie Laurie Gaylor, the Freedom From Religion President. Make sure you listen to the complete debate at the end you'll get a surprise.

Obama vs. Pope Benedict XVI - Round 1
by Jeremy WigginsIn a story from the AP, President Obama has a meeting today, Friday July 10, with Pope Benedict XVI in what White House press secretary Robert Gibbs calls a "frank" meeting. Well at least the President

Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1
On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/

The Contradictions of our President
While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. http://www.conversantlife.com/politics/the-contradictions-of-our-president

Bible Busâ€"June Update
During our Caribbean cruise last week I finished reading through the Bible.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-16-bible-busn-june-update/

Homeschooling High School: Sports
by Mary Friedeman As I’ve mentioned previously, it seems as if the secondary level (junior high middle school and especially high school) is the stage at which many homeschool families opt for more traditional education. Some of the reasons are

Family Plan
By Sheri CobbMy father is visiting us for five days and he wanted to do something fun with the kids today. It has been a rainy, stormy day so he figured the movies would be a great idea.

Nothing Can Compare
By Sheri CobbDid you know that nothing can compare to the words and actions of a father? I learned this valuable lesson tonight when we took the kids to the park. As I previously mentioned, we run together

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State freezes cemetery's trust fund | VIDEO
Officials are turning up the heat on the owners of the Burr Oak Cemetery. That company's trust funds have now been frozen as investigators uncover new details about hundreds of grave desecrations.

Ill. lawmakers return to tackle budget | VIDEO
Lawmakers take another shot at agreeing on a state budget. Governor Pat Quinn meets with top lawmakers during a special session in Springfield Tuesday.

Search continues for Ind. inmates | VIDEO
State police say a convicted killer and a convicted rapist remain at large two days after escaping from the Indiana State Prison.

Blackhawks oust GM Tallon
The Chicago Blackhawks abruptly ousted general manager Dale Tallon on Tuesday, less than two months after the team he helped revive from the bottom of the standings reached the Western Conference finals.

Chicago-made Frangos are back at Macy's
South Side candymaker Cupid Candies has started producing the No. 1-selling Frango product -- 1-pound boxes of the mint chocolates -- for local Macy's department stores.

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· Mayer Brown lawyer resigns after Refco conviction

· Blackhawks GM ousted

· UIC wins $20M med research grant

· Morningstar's Mansueto could be BusinessWeek bidder

· Gang leader seized in extortion of Chicago punk rocker

· CresaPartners adds 8 brokers to Chicago office

· In brief: Former Jewel HQ | John Buck Co. | Exelon 

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· GOP could win top financial posts: Greg Hinz blog

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Daley guard helps catch prison escapee | VIDEO
One of three inmates who escaped from the Indiana State Prison has been caught in a nearby southwestern Michigan town.

ID process begins at Alsip cemetery | VIDEO
On Monday, the Cook County Sheriff's Department begins a new phase of its investigation at Burr Oak Cemetery.

Cubs may file for bankruptcy
The Chicago Cubs may consider a bankruptcy filing as part of closing the sale of team.

Police shoot man on South Side
Chicago police are investigating a shooting involving its officers.

Police dog missing -- again
Chicago police are once again looking for Bear, a German Shepherd police dog who went missing for the second time in two months Saturday night.

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Golfer sentenced for assault with club

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Experts investigate cookie dough illness

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· Cubs may file for bankruptcy to speed sale: report

· McD's plans European HQ in Geneva

· U of C adds space on North Michigan Avenue

· Analyst optimistic about Kraft; upgrades stock

· 'Slow, slow' recovery expected for industrial space

· Ill. Sen. Rutherford to run for state treasurer

· Navistar laying off 275 in Miss.

· Dow closes up 185 points

· Deere sets up JV in India

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· Winners in guv's $31B capital bill; plans stall for moving Children's Museum; McKenna to defer to Kirk: Hinz blog

· Advice on operating in a labor law landscape; gov't spending doesn't erase impact from credit crunch: Enterprise City blog

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Three arrests have been made in the killings of a Gulf Coast couple known for adopting special-needs children, a sheriff's spokesman said Sunday. Two suspects face murder charges in an investigation that Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan says has become "a window into something bigger," with multiple motives and multiple suspects.

Oil slides toward $59, extending 2-week sell-off - Yahoo! News

Oil slides toward $59, extending 2-week sell-off - Yahoo! News: "Oil prices slid to near $59 a barrel Monday in Asia, extending a two-week sell-off fueled by growing investor pessimism about global economic growth and crude demand."

Report: North Korea's Kim has pancreatic cancer - Yahoo! News

Report: North Korea's Kim has pancreatic cancer - Yahoo! News: "North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has life-threatening pancreatic cancer, a news report said Monday, days after fresh images of him looking gaunt spurred speculation that his health was worsening following a reported stroke last year."

Virginia jail censors scripture




 
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Groups demand that jail stop censoring religion
Civil and religious rights organizations are demanding that a Virginia jail stop removing Bible passages and other religious material from letters written to inmates.

Court: Conscientious pharmacists must sell 'Plan B'
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against pharmacists exercising their conscience.

Advice to consumers re: healthcare reform: 'Be wary'
A healthcare expert is skeptical of hospitals' claims that they are going to save the government billions of dollars over the next ten years. POLL: Is Capitol Hill on the right track? VOTE

Film features history of pro-abortion violence
American Life League has produced a video on violence against pro-lifers.

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Obama rejects proposal for 2nd stimulus
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Saturday dismissed the idea the nation might need a second stimulus to jolt the economy out of recession and urged Americans to be

Talks resume in addressing Calif.'s $26B deficit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders were scheduled to resume work Saturday on bridging California's $26 billion budget shortfall following an unexpected resumption of negotiations

Lightning delays space shuttle Endeavour launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.   NASA scrubbed space shuttle Endeavour's Saturday evening launch after lightning struck at least 11 times near the seaside launch pad. NASA technicians found no damage

Slain ex-QB McNair mourned as a 'hero,' 'legend'
HATTIESBURG, Miss. Titans quarterback Vince Young didn't expect to speak Saturday during his mentor's funeral. He wound up summing up the

Chips in official IDs raise privacy fears
Climbing into his Volvo, outfitted with a Matrics antenna and a Motorola reader he'd bought on eBay for $190, Chris Paget cruised the streets of San Francisco

Air Force Refuses Flyover Request From God and Country Festival
The God and Country Family Festival in Nampa, Idaho, has had an Air Force flyover every year for the last forty years. However, this year the Air Force turned down the festival's flyover request. Courtesy ofHot Air. Why? An Idaho

Michael Jackson Mania?
Elijah blogged yesterday about the fact that Texas lawmaker Sheila Jackson Lee introduced a resolution in the U.S. Congress to "recognize Michael Jackson as a global humanitarian and noted leader in the fight to end worldwide hunger." Here's a video

Almost Half of Americans Will Pay No Income Tax This Year
According to the Tax Policy Center Blog, TaxVox, " n early half of all families and individuals will pay no income tax this year." emphasisadded.Who are these lucky peoplethat will pay no taxes? It turns out that whether

Democrats Hit the Magic Number in Senate
With Al Franken taking hisseat in the Senate this week,the NRSC decided to commemorate the occasion of the Democrats reaching themagic number60 (and having the power to control legislation) by releasing a fund raising effort for 2010. Republicans want to

Britain Doubles Pregnancy Rates By Teaching Girls to Have Sex
The British government, recognizing that England has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in Europe, decided to take a radical approach. See Bookworm Room. Instead of pushing abstinence and encouraging intact families, the government decided to teach teenage girls how

The Contradictions of our President
While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. http://www.conversantlife.com/politics/the-contradictions-of-our-president

Bible Busâ€"June Update
During our Caribbean cruise last week I finished reading through the Bible.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-16-bible-busn-june-update/

Jamie Mitchell’s Prayer at the Pennsylvania House
Last Wednesday Jamie Mitchell, pastor of NewSong Fellowship Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-15-jamie-mitchells-prayer-at-the-pennsylvania-house/

Rich or Poor
By Sheri CobbJoseph, our newly adopted son, turned five on Wednesday. He comes out with some statements and I'll often wonder what is cycling through his brain. We were talking about birthday presents and cake and things of

The Offense of Discipleship
The following comment appeared after my recent blog “Parenting on Purpose†about our plan for raising our children to love the Lord and live for him. I'm really sorry that I don't agree with your method of

Family Altar
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Jon Scott misleadingly asserted that "there were month after month after month of job gains in the Bush administration. And yet ... this is the Bush economy as portrayed in the media." However, in the final year of the Bush administration, the economy lost more than 4 million jobs, and the unemployment rate rose nearly three percentage points. Read More
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Palin says latest allegation shows need for new ethics law
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she hopes the latest ethics complaint filed against her is a "wake-up call" that a new ethics policy is needed in the state.

National Guard units strained by chaplain shortage
When patriotism inspired the Rev. Jerry Fehn a decade ago to serve soldiers in combat zones abroad, the 45-year-old was afraid he had waited too long.

Groups demand that jail stop censoring religion
Civil and religious rights organizations are demanding that a Virginia jail stop removing Bible passages and other religious material from letters written to inmates.

Court: Conscientious pharmacists must sell 'Plan B'
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against pharmacists exercising their conscience.

Recent poll results (July 6-10, 2009)
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AP source: Holder considering torture probe
WASHINGTON Contrary to White House wishes, Attorney General Eric Holder may push forward with a criminal investigation into the Bush administration's harsh interrogation practices used on suspected terrorists.

Obama says his economic stimulus needs more time
WASHINGTON With the economy still firmly in the grip of a tenacious recession, President Barack Obama is urging Americans to have patience and give his economic recovery plan time

Talks continue in California budget crisis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders reported steady progress on California's $26.3 billion budget mess and raised the prospect of a resolution in the coming week.

Chips in official IDs raise privacy fears
Climbing into his Volvo, outfitted with a Matrics antenna and a Motorola reader he'd bought on eBay for $190, Chris Paget cruised the streets of San Francisco

Injured toll from China riots raised to 1,680
URUMQI, China State media says the Xinjiang government has raised the injured toll in last week's riots in the restive Chinese region to 1,680. The official Xinhua News Agency

Air Force Refuses Flyover Request From God and Country Festival
The God and Country Family Festival in Nampa, Idaho, has had an Air Force flyover every year for the last forty years. However, this year the Air Force turned down the festival's flyover request. Courtesy ofHot Air. Why? An Idaho

Michael Jackson Mania?
Elijah blogged yesterday about the fact that Texas lawmaker Sheila Jackson Lee introduced a resolution in the U.S. Congress to "recognize Michael Jackson as a global humanitarian and noted leader in the fight to end worldwide hunger." Here's a video

Almost Half of Americans Will Pay No Income Tax This Year
According to the Tax Policy Center Blog, TaxVox, " n early half of all families and individuals will pay no income tax this year." emphasisadded.Who are these lucky peoplethat will pay no taxes? It turns out that whether

Democrats Hit the Magic Number in Senate
With Al Franken taking hisseat in the Senate this week,the NRSC decided to commemorate the occasion of the Democrats reaching themagic number60 (and having the power to control legislation) by releasing a fund raising effort for 2010. Republicans want to

Britain Doubles Pregnancy Rates By Teaching Girls to Have Sex
The British government, recognizing that England has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in Europe, decided to take a radical approach. See Bookworm Room. Instead of pushing abstinence and encouraging intact families, the government decided to teach teenage girls how

The Contradictions of our President
While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. http://www.conversantlife.com/politics/the-contradictions-of-our-president

Bible Busâ€"June Update
During our Caribbean cruise last week I finished reading through the Bible.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-16-bible-busn-june-update/

Jamie Mitchell’s Prayer at the Pennsylvania House
Last Wednesday Jamie Mitchell, pastor of NewSong Fellowship Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-15-jamie-mitchells-prayer-at-the-pennsylvania-house/

Rich or Poor
By Sheri CobbJoseph, our newly adopted son, turned five on Wednesday. He comes out with some statements and I'll often wonder what is cycling through his brain. We were talking about birthday presents and cake and things of

The Offense of Discipleship
The following comment appeared after my recent blog “Parenting on Purpose†about our plan for raising our children to love the Lord and live for him. I'm really sorry that I don't agree with your method of

Family Altar
Family discipleship is a neglected topic in the church today. Many Christian parents want to establish some kind of family devotional time but feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to begin. Beyond reading aloud from a child’s Bible story book

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Confirmation hearings for Sotomayor set to begin - Yahoo! News

Confirmation hearings for Sotomayor set to begin - Yahoo! News: "Sonia Sotomayor enters confirmation hearings for her historic nomination to the Supreme Court with reason to be confident about the outcome — Democrats have the votes in the Senate to make her the court's first Hispanic and third woman justice."

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Obama declares to Africa: End tyranny, corruption - Yahoo! News

Obama declares to Africa: End tyranny, corruption - Yahoo! News: "An American president who has 'the blood of Africa within me' praised and scolded the continent of his ancestors Saturday, asserting forces of tyranny and corruption must yield if Africa is to achieve its promise."

Report: Too few officials knew of surveillance - Yahoo! News

Report: Too few officials knew of surveillance - Yahoo! News: "Not enough relevant officials were aware of the size and depth of an unprecedented surveillance program started under President George W. Bush, let alone signed off on it, a team of federal inspectors general found."

Report: NKorean army suspected over cyberattacks - Yahoo! News

Report: NKorean army suspected over cyberattacks - Yahoo! News: "A North Korean army lab of hackers was ordered to 'destroy' South Korean communications networks — evidence the isolated regime was behind cyberattacks that paralyzed South Korean and American Web sites — news reports said Saturday, citing an intelligence briefing."

Uighurs dispute China's breakdown of riot dead - Yahoo! News

Uighurs dispute China's breakdown of riot dead - Yahoo! News: "China released a breakdown Saturday of the death toll from communal rioting, saying most of the 184 killed were from the Han Chinese majority — an announcement that only fueled suspicion among Muslim Uighurs that many more of their people died."

Hispanic rights group at center of Sotomayor fight - Yahoo! News

Hispanic rights group at center of Sotomayor fight - Yahoo! News: "Cesar Perales has fought his share of critics over the years, in legal battles for minorities denied jobs, bilingual classes in schools and more Latino police officers."

A critical time for health care reform




 
Organizing for America
Fred --

As we speak, key committees in Congress are weighing options and making final decisions about how to tackle health care reform. This could be one of the last opportunities to shape the legislation before it's written.

The behind-the-scenes committee negotiations aren't front-page news, but the lobbyists trying to block reform are following every detail, and they won't miss a day. If the final plan is to uphold President Obama's principles of reduced costs, guaranteed choice -- including the choice of a robust public insurance option -- and quality care for all, your voice must be heard.

Please write a short letter to the editor of your local paper expressing your support for President Obama's three principles for real health care reform, and asking your Congressional representatives to do the same. You can write and submit your letter in just a few minutes using our simple online tool.

Write a letter to help pass health care

These letters are an easy but powerful way to make a difference. The letters section is one of the most-read parts of the newspaper, and decision-makers in Congress and the media watch it closely to gauge where the public stands.

Good letters are usually just two or three short paragraphs. You can just explain that you're a local resident who knows we need real health care reform following the President's three principles, and we need it now. If you have a personal experience with the health care system that motivates you, that will make the letter even more powerful.

The opponents of real reform have deep pockets and insider access, and they're holding nothing back in their drive to derail progress before the plans go public.

Your letter, submitted at this time, can help remind your representatives that the American people are counting on them to stand up to special interests and deliver the comprehensive reform we so desperately need.

http://my.barackobama.com/healthcareletter

Thanks for all that you do,

Mitch

Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America

P.S. -- These letters are a vital first step. Stay tuned for other critical ways to organize locally and make a difference in this campaign. We can only win this thing if we all work together every step of the way.


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In Ghana, Obama marks Africa's promise, problems - Yahoo! News

In Ghana, Obama marks Africa's promise, problems - Yahoo! News: "In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, President Barack Obama is seeking to lift up the continent of his ancestors — while keeping its emotions in check."

Twitter-Fest: Meet Me at the House Picnic for Your Chance to Win Conference Prizes!




 
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We are three weeks away from the 2009 National Urban League Conference at McCormick Place. This powerful, star-studded and information-packed conference takes place July 29-August 1.

I want to thank everyone who has followed me on Twitter as the Chicago Urban League gears up to host what I know will be a memorable conference.
 


Twitter-Fest Update!


Meet me Saturday, July 11 at the 2009 House Picnic at 63rd & Hayes to win conference prizes, such as tickets to parties, concerts, free conference registrations, and more! Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/CheryleJackson during the day tomorrow to find out how you can win and where you can meet me and my team at the picnic.

Mark your calendar to meet me at The Field Museum Saturday, July 18 at 1:00pm to get a FREE viewing of the incredibly moving exhibit, Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement 1956-1968.

You don't want to miss these opportunities!

If you haven't registered for the National Urban League conference yet, go to www.thechicagourbanleague.org.  

Yours in the movement,
 
Cheryle
http://twitter.com/CheryleJackson
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Cheryle R. Jackson is the president of the Chicago Urban League.  
 She can be reached at president@thechicagourbanleague.org.
Also visit www.DriveChangeNow.org to learn how you can become involved in the Urban League's movement for change.
 
 
Chicago Urban League | 4510 Michigan Avenue | Chicago | IL | 60653

Stories Straight from Today's Headlines




 
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Stories Straight from Today's Headlines
AFA Online Store is offering for a limited time three stories on DVDs of utmost importance to today's Christians.
July 10, 2009
A Cry From Iran tells of the martyrdom of Iranian Christians in 1993. Using hidden camera footage and eye witness accounts of the brutal murders that took place. View the Trailer.
Cloning, Stem Cells, and the Value of Life examines the biblical and scientific perspectives of stem cell research. Speaker Mike Riddle deflates the myths and false reports given by the media. View the Trailer.
Global Warming is a politically-incorrect documentary for all who face the rampant misinformation propagated by ecological alarmist. See why well-meaning Christians need to be careful when advocating environmental policies. View the Trailer.
 




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Friday, July 10, 2009

Media Matters Daily Summary




 
Media Matters for America
Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story.
Baier, Garrett add Obama climate remarks to Fox-manufactured "apology tour"
Following a trend by other Fox News figures, Bret Baier and Major Garrett claimed that President Obama "apologized" for the U.S. role in global warming. But in the remarks they aired, Obama did not apologize, and in other comments, he noted that "no one nation is responsible for climate change." Read More
Hannity distorts article to smear administration on stimulus money distribution
Fox News' Sean Hannity and CNN's Kiran Chetry cited a USA Today article to claim or speculate that political favoritism played a role in the distribution of funds from the recovery act. However, the article itself stated, "Investigators who track the stimulus are skeptical that political considerations could be at work." Read More
Ignoring denial, Fox & Friends suggests link between gov't contract, Hoyer donation
Fox & Friends suggested that donations to Rep. Steny Hoyer played a role in the awarding of a government contract to a Maryland company, but Hoyer's office has denied any involvement, which Fox & Friends did not note. Read More
"Busted?" Fox News still running with Obama G8 photo story day after Van Susteren debunked it
A day after Fox News host Greta Van Susteren debunked the "lying picture that's going around the Web" of President Obama purportedly "checking out" a young woman at a G8 photo shoot, Fox News continued to promote the insinuation that Obama had done so. Read More
Following Free Republic, Drudge's lead, media run with Obama photo that doesn't show what they claim
Following the lead of Free Republic and the Drudge Report, media outlets highlighted a photo of President Obama from the G-8, in some cases with provocative, needling, or scolding commentary that is not supported by video of the event. Read More
Mika Brzezinski's "real Americans" elitism
Even after landslide victories for the Democrats in the 2008 and 2006 elections (not to mention the fact that a Democrat has won the popular vote in four of the past five presidential elections), MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski still insists that "real Americans" are conservative. Brzezinski says the fact that she is (nominally) progressive and works in New York makes her claim more credible. In fact, it may explain why she is so wrong. She claims to identify elitism, but she actually displays it. Read More
Hannity and O'Reilly conveniently ignore accusations that CIA misled Congress
Though Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity and their guests criticized Nancy Pelosi for alleging that the CIA gave her false information, they have yet to note the report by several Democratic members of the House Intelligence Committee that CIA director Leon Panetta disclosed to them that the CIA withheld information from Congress for years during the Bush administration. Read More
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