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Marvin Olasky August 13, 2002 A little-noticed pro-life victory Professor Hadley Arkes a dozen years ago made a terrific proposal to revive the faltering pro-life movement -- and his efforts finally paid off last week, although hardly anyone noticed. In 1990, when many pro-lifers were still hoping for the home run -- a constitutional amendment to ban abortion -- the Amherst political philosopher proposed bunting for a single: Have Congress go on record as supporting the right to life of any child who is born alive following an "ineffective" abortion. That's what now has happened, and the Austin American-Statesman was...

Ever find yourself in a pickle? You know, one of those situations that is bad for everyone involved. We in Illinois find ourselves in political pickle. At least those of us that care about the moral climate & the cultural battle that is being waged for the future of our state. Republicans here had something they haven't seen in thirty years. (an actual contested primary race for governor) Those that were closest to all the action are still reeling from the smarts they received in the process. The republican party for the first time in a long time now has...

(CNSNews.com) - The House Tuesday approved a bill that would give legal protection to newborn babies that are either breathing or have a heartbeat once outside of the womb, by recognizing them as a quot;person, human being, child or individual.quot; The Born-Alive Infants Protection Act was passed by voice vote. quot;This recognition would take effect upon birth, regardless of whether or not the child's development is sufficient to permit long-term survival and regardless of whether the baby survived an abortion. This bill is a bill of compassion, a bill that says all of America's children are precious and should be...

[break] AFR: Welcome back. Our guest in the program today is Ambassador Alan Keyes, candidate for the Senate in the State of Illinois. Fred, before we proceed, you had a quick follow-up question. JACKSON: Quick follow-up on the reparations question, Ambassador Keyes. I'm just wondering, and I'm sure some people are wondering, if there is a means test in there--the question being, would somebody like Michael Jordan and Oprah Winfrey, would they never pay taxes again under your plan? And the other side of it--many folks, whether they're black or white, are below the level where they pay income tax,...