Category Archives: Leaven for the Loaf
Considering Religious Liberty
President Trump has issued an executive order on religious liberty, addressing in part the litigation between the government and the Little Sisters of the Poor over the government’s contraceptive mandate. The Sisters are apparently off the hook if I properly understood … Continue reading
Former PP Worker Speaks Out House Funding Vote
I posted a few minutes ago about a U.S. House vote re-directing funds away from Planned Parenthood. My attitude was yay-but-Senate. Allow me to share with you a more decisive response, from Catherine Adair – a woman whom I have the … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Leaven for the Loaf
Tagged Catherine Adair, Ellen Kolb, Planned Parenthood, US House
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Abortion on demand, without apology, and at your expense – but wait! There’s more.
Pro-life Democrats are getting some national attention this week, courtesy of a party leader. The Washington Post has a commentary by Adam Blake about a declaration this week by the Democratic National Committee chairman, Thomas Perez. The occasion for Mr. Perez’s … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Democrats, Leaven for the Loaf, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Nebraska, Thomas Perez, Ultrasound
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Support Home for Pregnant Women In Need
At a recent New Hampshire event, I was pleased to see former state representative Laura Gandia, who was there promoting an exciting new project: a home for pregnant women in need of housing and other services. It will be called … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Health Care, Leaven for the Loaf, New Hampshire News
Tagged Laura Gandia, Londonderry, St. Gianna’s Place
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“Planned Bullyhood” Author Runs for Congress From Georgia
Out of the corner of my eye, I’m seeing coverage of a special election in Georgia to fill a Congressional seat. There will be a runoff on June 20 between a well-funded Democrat and a Republican whose name rings a … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Leaven for the Loaf, National News
Tagged Congress, Georgia, Karen Handel, Planned Bullyhood, Susan G. Komen
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Leaven for the Loaf Turns Five
Five years ago today, I put up the first post on Leaven for the Loaf. Pro-life issues in New Hampshire seemed like a tiny niche for a blog, but I plunged in anyway. Thank you for plunging in with me. … Continue reading
Will The March for Science Include All Science?
From the event’s web site: “We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds the common good and for political leaders and policy makers to enact evidence-based policies in the public interest.” Okay, then – how … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Health Care, Leaven for the Loaf, Local NH Politics
Tagged Ellen Kolb, March for Science
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HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE RIGHTS: AS SWEDEN GOES…?
It’s OK in Sweden to require health care professionals to participate in abortions as a condition of employment. More… Ellen Kolb | Leaven for the Loaf Get Your New Media Militia updates on Facebook or Twitter
40 Days For Life Spring 2017 Comes To An End
Students, Knights of Columbus, an Anglican priest, and a few of us with no particular affiliation were among the people joining campaign leader Beth Gaby for an hour of quiet prayer for everyone who goes in and out of the … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Leaven for the Loaf, New Hampshire News
Tagged 40 Days for Life, Ellen Kolb
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“Gosnell” Book: Tough and Challenging
Gosnell by Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer is not easy to read. The style is smooth and fluent, but the topic’s a tough one: Kermit Gosnell, former abortion doctor, now serving life in prison. He killed children who survived attempts … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Leaven for the Loaf
Tagged Abortion, Ann McElhinney, Book Review, Gossnell, Phelim McAleer
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