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Just the Facts, Sir: The False Dichotomy of Catholics vs. "Pro-choice" on Common Ground

Jodi Jacobson | Posted 08.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Catholics, Abortion, Access, Contraception, Anti-Choice, Common Ground, Pro-Choice, Choice, Politics News
Jodi Jacobson

The assertion that unless Obama bows to the most conservative Catholic position he will lose widespread support is a scare tactic of the right.

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Human Rights Council Declares Maternal Death, Illness a Rights Violation

Jodi Jacobson | Posted 07.19.2009 | World

Read More: Abortion, Women's Rights, Contraception, Family Planning, Maternal Morbidity, Choice, UN Human Rights Council, Maternal Mortality, World News
Jodi Jacobson

Estimates of maternal morbidity vary from 16 to 50 million annually and include such profoundly disabling conditions as vesico-vaginal fistulae, a condition many consider a fate akin to living death

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Catholics for Choice Protest Appointment of Anti-choice Advocate to Senior Position at HHS

Jodi Jacobson | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Abortion, Tiller, Access, Catholics for Choice, Anti-Choice, Hhs, Common Ground, Pro-Choice, Choice, Politics News
Jodi Jacobson

The appointment yesterday of Alexia Kelley as Director of Faith-based and Community Partnerships at the Department of Health and Human Services marks "a defeat for reason and logic."

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An Open Letter to the Wichita Shooter Who Killed Abortion Provider Dr. George Tiller

Kelley Bell-Wenzlaff | Posted 07.03.2009 | Politics

Read More: Abortion, Choice, Planned Parenthood, Dr. George Tiller, George Tiller Murder, Politics News
Kelley Bell-Wenzlaff

American women need to stand up loud and send a message we are in fact capable and qualified to make our own medical decisions, and we demand the right to do so under the law.

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How Dr. Tiller's Abortions Saved Lives - From Heartache

Jill Brooke | Posted 07.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Abortion, Choice, Sarah Palin, George Tiller Killed, David Axelrod, George Tiller Murder, Dr. George Tiller, Politics News
Jill Brooke

Raising a child with severe medical or physical deformities tests you and sentences you to a life filled with many obstacles both emotionally and financially.

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Balancing Giving and Receiving

John Morton | Posted 05.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Resources, Debt, Needs, Money, Blessings, Opportunities, Choosing, Infinite Supply, Choice, Happiness, Infinite, John Morton, Receiving, Wealth, Health, Giving, Conditions, Spirituality, Living News
John Morton

Giving and receiving coexist. They're polarities on the same continuum. One requires the other in order for either to occur. Often they occur in cycles.

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Right Wing Watch: Dick Armey Calls for Higher Middle Class Taxes; Palin Eloquent About Her Choice to Keep Pregnancy

Paul Abrams | Posted 05.21.2009 | Politics

Read More: Right-to-Life, Dick Armey, Teabag, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, Choice, Embryonic Stem Cells, Middle Class Taxes, Politics News
Paul Abrams

The Republicans believe they can play photos of Obama shaking hands with Hugo Chavez and diminish the president's support. Some of the boomers may still fall for it; the millennials do not.

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Happiness Tip Of The Day: Avoid False Choices

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 05.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Daily Life, Decision-Making, Choice, Happiness, The Balanced Life, False Choices, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...

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Empower Yourself: The Empowerment Myth

Russell Bishop | Posted 05.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Success, Responsibility, Response Abiity, Empowerment, Choice, Russell Bishop, Power, Living News
Russell Bishop

If ever there were a time for empowerment, this would be it. It sure seems like events are conspiring to dis-empower us as we transition through thes...

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Spewing Joy: The Supermarket Shuffle

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 04.11.2009 | Living

Read More: Fear, George Crane, Fearlessness, Compliments' Club, Northwestern University, Dance, Choice, Joy, The Balanced Life, Happiness, Living News
Dr. Cara Barker

Readers, what a joy you are! In fact, priceless. As usual, your responses have been heart-warming, contagious. Last week, one of you said something...

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Today's Economy: What Myth Are You Stuck In?

Russell Bishop | Posted 03.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Economic Crisis, Russell Bishop, Choice, Control, Keys to Life, Economy, Inner Life, Self Help, The Balanced Life, Today's Economy, Living News
Russell Bishop

In my work over the years with individuals as well as corporate leadership teams, I often bump into the same phenomenon: many of us seem to prefer li...

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Who's Responsible For This Mess?

Russell Bishop | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Awareness, Responsibility, Lessons in the Key of Life, Russell Bishop, Accountability, Choice, Living, Key Life Lessons, Meaning, Happiness, Living News
Russell Bishop

"I recommend that the Statue of Liberty be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the west coast." -- Victor Frankl, ...

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Can Common Ground Prevail?

Cristina Page | Posted 02.25.2009 | Politics

Read More: Abortion, Contraception, Pro-Life, Common Ground, Pro-Choice, Pregnancy Prevention, Abortion Rights, Obama Abortion, Choice, Politics News
Cristina Page

After decades of resistance, some in the pro-life movement are stepping forward in support of pro-choice goals, even if that means jeopardizing their standing in the established pro-life community.

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How To Prepare for Your Best Year Yet, Part 2

Russell Bishop | Posted 01.22.2009 | Living

Read More: New Years Resolution, Russell Bishop, Imagination, Accountability, Choice, Happiness, The Inner Life, The Balanced Life, Living News
Russell Bishop

Last week, we began the process of imagining 2009 as your best year yet. If you are just joining us, you may find it useful to read an earlier post w...

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How To Prepare For Your Best Year Yet - Part One

Russell Bishop | Posted 01.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Awareness, Happiness, Best Year Yet, New Years Resolution, Russell Bishop, Accountability, Choice, The Balanced Life, Self-Help, Living News
Russell Bishop

Two weeks ago, we asked if you were settling for weevily peanuts instead of going for the banquet table of life? Last week, we introduced the Wheel o...

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Civil Rights for Gays: Does "Immutable" Really Describe Us?

Patricia Nell Warren | Posted 01.04.2009 | Home

Read More: Protected Civil-Rights Classes, Bill of Rights, Constitutional Amendments, Gay Rights, Choice, Immutable Characteristics, 1964 Civil Rights Act, Politics News, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Home News
Patricia Nell Warren

The recent fallout over Prop 8 -- questions about whether African-Americans voted heavily to ban same-sex marriage -- points up a need to re-examine t...

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Principled Choices

Kirsten Moore | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Abortion, Pregnancy, Respect, Parenting, Choice, Healthy Sexuality, Barack Obama, Health, Politics News
Kirsten Moore

I know President Obama isn't looking forward to starting in-depth public conversations on contentious cultural issues, but when the subject comes up, we have a leader who can help us move forward.

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Transformation Keys: Are You Missing Out On Life's Banquet Table?

Russell Bishop | Posted 01.01.2009 | Living

Read More: Happiness, New Year's Resolutions, Transformation, Responsbility, Choice, Russell Bishop, Keys to Life, How to Change Your Life, Living News
Russell Bishop

As we roll out of Thanksgiving and race toward the next round of holidays, it might make sense to take stock of how this year has gone and begin think...

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The Way I See It

Colleen Perry | Posted 11.20.2008 | Living

Read More: Guilt, Needs, Empowerment, Freedom, Selfishness, Resentment, Holiday Stress, Choice, Energy, Self Interest, Mental Health, Personal Needs, Emotional Wellness, Self-Esteem, Wellness, Living News
Colleen Perry

What's wrong with taking care of your own needs first so that you can meet the needs of others with integrity?

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Election Anxiety: Advice From Abraham Lincoln

Russell Bishop | Posted 12.04.2008 | Living

Read More: Obama McCain, Election Anxiety, Obama, Mccain, Russell Bishop, Response-Ability, Choice, Living, Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln - Election Day, Abraham Lincoln Quote Election 2008, Lincoln Election Anxiety, What Would Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln Quote, President Abraham Lincoln, Abe Lincoln, Russell for Election, Election Anxiety by Russell Bishop, Abraham Lincoln on the Current Election, Huffington Post Russell Bishop Abe Lincoln, Lincoln Election, Election Anxiety: Advice From Abraham Lincoln, Election 2008 Abraham Lincoln Quotes Words, Living News
Russell Bishop

By the time the votes are tabulated and our choice for President is confirmed, we will find ourselves standing at a critical fork in the road, one tha...

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Palin and McCain's Disregard for Women's Health

Cecile Richards | Posted 11.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Abortion, Women's Rights, Mccain, Reproductive Health, Obama, Cecile Richards, Pro-Choice, Palin, Choice, Planned Parenthood, Sarah Palin, Politics News
Cecile Richards

Palin affirmed our fears that she, along with John McCain, is on board with the platform's most severe anti-woman principles. Apparently women's health is not only "extreme," but it's not even up for discussion.

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Election Anxiety: What To Do If The "Other Side" Wins

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.27.2008 | Living

Read More: Living News, Responsibility, McCain Palin, Freedom, Russell Bishop, Keys to Life, The Inner Life, Anxiety, Accountability, Barack Obama, Choice, Election Anxiety, People Being Stressed Over the Election, Huffington Post Election Anxiety, Anxiety Over Election, Election Anxiety Huffington Post, Electrion Anxiety, Dealing With Election Anxiety, What to Do About Election Anxiety, Stressed Out About the Election, Election Anxiety Tips, Living News
Russell Bishop

Are you stressing out over the election that is just around the corner? I mean, it's bad enough that we have this economic tsunami crashing around us...

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New Jersey To Require Mandatory Kidney Donation

Kim Stagliano | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics

Read More: Mandates, Autism, Flu Shots, Protest, New Jersey, Childrens' Vaccines, Choice, American Lung Association, Humor, New Jersey Drivers, New Jersey Turnpike, NJ Coalition for Vaccination Choice, Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, Garden State Parkway, Mandatory Flu Shot, Governor Corzine, Kidney2me, Addm, Njcvc, Politics News
Kim Stagliano

The Garden State has passed a law that requires all healthy citizens to donate one kidney by age 45. Yes, the Garden State plans to reap your kidney. The law is called "Kidney2Me."

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More Tips For Surviving The Financial Shakeup

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.20.2008 | Living

Read More: Investing Advice, Happiness, Wall Street Crisis, Choice, Keys to Life, Accountability, Huffington Post, Awareness, Living, Awareness, Investing Advice, Wall Street Crisis, Living, Keys to Life, Huffington Post, Accountability, Choice, Happiness, Living News
Russell Bishop

People don't tend to create constantly rising expectations in their relationships and the value they get from them in quite the same way they do around rising financial circumstances.

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