ANTI-CATHOLICISM AND THE COURTS

William Bentley Ball, perhaps this century’s leading Catholic constitutional lawyer, frequently took note of the anti-Catholic animus that has pervaded our judicial system. No doubt he looked down with disgust when he learned of the recent ruling in Federal District Court in Ohio that blocked Cleveland’s voucher program. The decision was vintage... [Read more...]

ARIZONA GIG NIXED

The Yuma, Arizona Office of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Yuma Area Government Alliance decided to celebrate “Women’s Equality Day” by featuring Sheila Dierks, a dissident Catholic radical feminist. We protested and Dierks was dumped. Dierks is the author of WomenEucharist, and is identified on her website as someone who is “often... [Read more...]

A BAD JOKE COMPOUNDED

Michael Ducharme was about to be fired as a teacher at Eustis High School, in Central Florida. But he did the smart thing and quit. Ducharme, complaining about the heat, told his students that “I’m as hot as a pregnant nigger.” He later apologized to his students, explaining that what he meant to say was, “I’m as hot as a pregnant... [Read more...]

BIGOTED SOULMATES

To some, Lenny Bruce was the most creative comic of the 1950s, a man who broke new grounds and was victimized for his “obscene language.” To others, Bruce was a full-mouthed, drug dealing, whiskey-bingeing, wife-cheating, unpatriotic, racist, anti-Catholic. The latter is description is the most accurate. Bruce was arrested for violating... [Read more...]

BEASTLY EXHIBIT AT BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART

Beginning October 2, the Brooklyn Museum of Art will feature “Sensation: Young British Artists from the Saatchi Collection.” The exhibit contains the work of 42 artists that have been furnished by Charles Saatchi, a leading collector of contemporary art. Among the displays is one by Chris Ofili, “The Holy Virgin Mary.” This collage... [Read more...]

CUF: BONA FIDE CATHOLIC

Catholics United for the Faith (CUF) recently appointed William Donohue to serve on its board of advisors. CUF is an international Catholic organization which has the support of many bishops. Those who would like to know more about this bona fide Catholic group should write to them at 827 N. Fourth Street, Steubenville, OH 43952 or call them at 1-800-693-2484.... [Read more...]

“DOGMA’S” CENSORS EXPOSED

On Sunday, September 12, the Catholic League exposed the hypocrites behind the movie, “Dogma,” by taking out an op-ed page ad in the New York Times. The ad, which is featured on page 2, published excerpts from the threatening letter sent to the league by L.A. attorney Dan Petrocelli, as well as a quote from the film’s writer/director... [Read more...]

DONOHUE MAKES TOP 100 LIST

The Internet site, www.DailyCatholic.org, has run a survey asking participants to vote for the “Top 100 Catholics of the Twentieth Century.” William Donohue made the list; he finished in 73rd place.  Read More →

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

by Robert P. George   The following is an edited version of a statement made by Robert P. George before he left his post on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights last year. It is an important commentary on the state of religious liberty in our public schools and it is one that deserves a wide audience. Dr. George is  McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence... [Read more...]

HOLOCAUST CONTINUES TO STIR DEBATE

Holocaust-related issues continue to provoke controversy both within the Catholic and Jewish communities, and between Catholics and Jews. In addition to our lead story on the Cornwell volume, the following stories have all been the subject of much debate. Currently, there is a fierce quarrel brewing in the Jewish community between those aligned with... [Read more...]

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