Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Heroic News: “Docs pressured to declare patients 'brain dead,' harvest organs” plus 4 more

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Docs pressured to declare patients 'brain dead,' harvest organs

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 06:36 AM PDT

The New York Organ Donor Network pressured hospital staffers to declare patients brain dead so their body parts could be harvested — and even hired “coaches” to train staffers how to be more persuasive, a bombshell lawsuit charged yesterday.

Uruguay lawmakers narrowly approve legalizing abortion

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 04:09 AM PDT

The Chamber of Deputies' legislation would give women the right to a legally kill her child by abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and decriminalize later-term abortions when the mother's life is at risk or when the fetus is deformed.

Christians praise Romney, GOP's 2012 platform

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 03:42 PM PDT

A diverse group of 28 Christian leaders has sent a letter to GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney praising him for the social policies included in the Republican Party's 2012 platform.

Niece of MLK Jr. urges voters to use conscience at polls

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 02:47 PM PDT

Voting with morals in mind could pay off in the long run.

32 years of missing Chinese children

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 02:05 PM PDT

"As you know, today is the tragic 32nd anniversary of the official institution of China's brutal One Child Policy, which has caused incalculable suffering to the women and families of China."