Fretting about post-Tiller coverage

Terry Mattingly June 3rd, 2009

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It's getting harder and harder to read the coverage of the George Tiller murder, in large part because the Associated Press Stylebook doesn't have separate references for "pro-life" and "anti-abortion."

I'm not saying that this journalistic bible should contain two references. Honest. I'm just saying that - as an Eastern Orthodox pro-lifer - I am really yearning for one right now. Why is that? Let me show you, using this bite of a … (Read More)

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LAT: Is the pope Catholic?

Terry Mattingly March 30th, 2009

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As the old saying goes in hurricane territory, "I think we're in for a bit of a blow."

It will be interesting to see how the mainstream press handles the facts in the upcoming culture warfare over President Barack Obama's scheduled commencement address at the University of Notre Dame.

There is a real story here, of course. Rest assured that Catholics are going to split on how to handle this, because American Catholics - including some bishops, based … (Read More)

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New Video…Thoughts?

Erik Guzman January 28th, 2009

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When I first saw this, I was impressed. As I've thought about it, I wonder if it can do more than impress people who agree with its message (and get them to donate).

My positive reaction may have just been because it so eloquently affirms me in a position I already hold. I don't want to diminish the impact of the video, so I won't say anything more at this point. Check it out.

(If you're on the front page of the SBE site, click the title of th … (Read More)

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