Pope: 'God Is Not Afraid Of New Things' from Reuters
"Pope Francis has closed an assembly of Catholic bishops that revealed deep divisions on how to respond to homosexuality and divorce, saying on Sunday the Church should not be afraid of change and new challenges."
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Conservative Catholics Strike Back
Conservative Catholics Strike Back Against Synod Document Welcoming Gays from the Huffington Post
"A day after signaling a warmer embrace of gays and lesbians and divorced Catholics, conservative cardinals hit back strongly Tuesday (Oct. 14), with one insisting that an about-face on church teaching is “not what we are saying at all.”"
"A day after signaling a warmer embrace of gays and lesbians and divorced Catholics, conservative cardinals hit back strongly Tuesday (Oct. 14), with one insisting that an about-face on church teaching is “not what we are saying at all.”"
LGBT and Young Catholics
Overwhelming 85% Of Young American Catholics Support Gays And Lesbian, Pew Report from the Huffington Post
"While the Vatican vacillates over whether to welcome gays into the church, the new kids in the flock seem to have no qualms about the subject. Close to 85% of self-identified Catholics between the ages of 18 and 29 believe gays and lesbians should be accepted by society, according to a 2014 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center."
"While the Vatican vacillates over whether to welcome gays into the church, the new kids in the flock seem to have no qualms about the subject. Close to 85% of self-identified Catholics between the ages of 18 and 29 believe gays and lesbians should be accepted by society, according to a 2014 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center."
So You Think Americans Hate Their Government?
12 Countries That Hate Their Government Most from 24/7 Wall Street
"Obama still looks exceptionally popular in contrast to some governments’ approval ratings. The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for instance, had the world’s lowest approval rating, at just 8%. Based on Gallup’s study “Global States of Mind 2014; released at the Meridian Global Leadership Summit, these are the countries that hate their government most."
"Obama still looks exceptionally popular in contrast to some governments’ approval ratings. The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for instance, had the world’s lowest approval rating, at just 8%. Based on Gallup’s study “Global States of Mind 2014; released at the Meridian Global Leadership Summit, these are the countries that hate their government most."
Ebola Hysteria Fever
A Real Epidemic (Dean Baker) from the Huffington Post
"Ebola hysteria seems to have infected somewhere close to 300 million. There are reports of kids being pulled out of schools and even some school closings. People in many areas are not going to work and others are driving cars rather than taking mass transit because they fear catching Ebola from fellow passengers. There are also reports of people staying away from stores, restaurants, and other public places in order to avoid the deadly plague. This would all be comic if there were not real
consequences."
"Ebola hysteria seems to have infected somewhere close to 300 million. There are reports of kids being pulled out of schools and even some school closings. People in many areas are not going to work and others are driving cars rather than taking mass transit because they fear catching Ebola from fellow passengers. There are also reports of people staying away from stores, restaurants, and other public places in order to avoid the deadly plague. This would all be comic if there were not real
consequences."
Medical Science Going the Way ... of Climate Change Science?
The Nasty Politicization of Ebola (Dana Milbank) from the Washington Post
"In an interview published Sunday night, Collins shared with the Huffington Post’s Sam Stein his belief that, if not for recent federal spending cuts, “we probably would have had a vaccine in time for this” Ebola outbreak. This should not be controversial. His conjecture was based on cold budgeting facts."
"In an interview published Sunday night, Collins shared with the Huffington Post’s Sam Stein his belief that, if not for recent federal spending cuts, “we probably would have had a vaccine in time for this” Ebola outbreak. This should not be controversial. His conjecture was based on cold budgeting facts."
New Types of Confrontations in Ferguson
As Ferguson Protests Spread, So Does Residents' Backlash Around St. Louis from the Huffington Post
"The locations of demonstrators who descended on the St. Louis area over the weekend to push for national reforms regarding police brutality led to some heated confrontations with area residents."
"The locations of demonstrators who descended on the St. Louis area over the weekend to push for national reforms regarding police brutality led to some heated confrontations with area residents."
Obama's Original Promise: An Update
Remember The Fresh Promise Of Barack Obama? What Happened To That Guy? (Howard Fineman) from the Huffington Post
"What happened to that fresh, idealistic guy? What happened to his power and popularity in the United States? Why doesn’t he dominate the political stage the way he once did? Why isn’t he as effective as we thought he would be? Some answers: ..."
"What happened to that fresh, idealistic guy? What happened to his power and popularity in the United States? Why doesn’t he dominate the political stage the way he once did? Why isn’t he as effective as we thought he would be? Some answers: ..."
The Geography of Political Polarization
Political Polarization & Media Habits from the Pew Center Journalism Project
"When it comes to getting news about politics and government, liberals and conservatives inhabit different worlds. There is little overlap in the news sources they turn to and trust. And whether discussing politics online or with friends, they are more likely than others to interact with like-minded individuals, according to a new Pew Research Center study."
"When it comes to getting news about politics and government, liberals and conservatives inhabit different worlds. There is little overlap in the news sources they turn to and trust. And whether discussing politics online or with friends, they are more likely than others to interact with like-minded individuals, according to a new Pew Research Center study."
Inside the Life of a Prostitute
Intimate Photo Series Follows a Young Escort as She Works, Rests and Even Gets Arrested from the Daily Mail [of the UK]
"A photographer has captured the intimate struggles and everyday realities of a 21-year-old prostitute.
Alicia Vera, based in New Mexico, met her subject Vera three years ago when she was shooting a photo series on strippers, but formed a deep bond with the young San Francisco-based sex worker and ended up zoning in on her individual story."
"A photographer has captured the intimate struggles and everyday realities of a 21-year-old prostitute.
Alicia Vera, based in New Mexico, met her subject Vera three years ago when she was shooting a photo series on strippers, but formed a deep bond with the young San Francisco-based sex worker and ended up zoning in on her individual story."
BIG SPIDER NUGGET!!
Puppy-Sized Spider Makes Us Want To Cuddle (PHOTOS) from the Huffington Post
"Naskrecki, an entomologist and photographer at Harvard University’s Museum of Comparative Zoology, wrote that he was doing research in the rainforest of Guyana when he heard a “rustle” that he initially thought was a possum or a rat. Upon seeing it clearly, however, he realized it was a spider — the biggest, ickiest, hairiest spider in the world."
"Naskrecki, an entomologist and photographer at Harvard University’s Museum of Comparative Zoology, wrote that he was doing research in the rainforest of Guyana when he heard a “rustle” that he initially thought was a possum or a rat. Upon seeing it clearly, however, he realized it was a spider — the biggest, ickiest, hairiest spider in the world."
Sunday, October 12, 2014
TODAY'S BIG NUGGET: The Democrats' Demographic Offensive
Why Georgia May Be Bluer Than It Appears (Nate Cohn) from the New York Times
"For all the hype about “Purple Texas,” the real front in the Democratic demographic offensive is Georgia. No other plausibly competitive state has seen a more favorable shift for Democrats in the racial composition of eligible voters over the last decade. The pace of demographic change is so fast that Michelle Nunn, a Democrat, is locked in a tight race against the Republican David Perdue for an open Senate seat — even with an off-year electorate that is favorable for the G.O.P. The pace of demographic change might even be fast enough to outpace the polls."
"For all the hype about “Purple Texas,” the real front in the Democratic demographic offensive is Georgia. No other plausibly competitive state has seen a more favorable shift for Democrats in the racial composition of eligible voters over the last decade. The pace of demographic change is so fast that Michelle Nunn, a Democrat, is locked in a tight race against the Republican David Perdue for an open Senate seat — even with an off-year electorate that is favorable for the G.O.P. The pace of demographic change might even be fast enough to outpace the polls."
The Value of Alliances in the 21st Century
God Bless America (Roger Cohen) from the New York Times
"A quarter-century after the fall of the Berlin Wall, alliances still count."
"A quarter-century after the fall of the Berlin Wall, alliances still count."
Catholic Leaders Changing Views on Sexuality?
Will the Church Stop Shaming People Who 'Live in Sin'? (Emma Green) from the Atlantic
"At the Vatican's synod in Rome, some Catholic clergy and congregants are calling for changes in how homosexuality, premarital sex, and contraception are discussed."
"At the Vatican's synod in Rome, some Catholic clergy and congregants are calling for changes in how homosexuality, premarital sex, and contraception are discussed."
"Graduality" can help the Church reframe its approach to sexuality
Can Sex Be Just a Little Bit Sinful? (Elizabeth Tenety) from the Atlantic
"At the Vatican's synod on the family this week, bishops have suggested that the theological idea of graduality can help the Church reframe its approach to sexuality. What does this mean?"
"At the Vatican's synod on the family this week, bishops have suggested that the theological idea of graduality can help the Church reframe its approach to sexuality. What does this mean?"
The Crisis of Health Care and Bankruptcy
Why Americans Are Drowning in Medical Debt (Olga Khazan) from the Atlantic
"Healthcare is the number-one cause of personal bankruptcy and is responsible for more collections than credit cards."
"Healthcare is the number-one cause of personal bankruptcy and is responsible for more collections than credit cards."
Conservative States Dig In Against the Supreme Court
Conservative States Dig In Against SCOTUS Gay Marriage Action from Talking Points Memo
"Officials in some conservative states, where Supreme Court action could clear the way for same-sex weddings, say they won't issue marriage licenses to gay couples until their hands are forced. Gay rights advocates are preparing and filing new federal lawsuits to do just that."
"Officials in some conservative states, where Supreme Court action could clear the way for same-sex weddings, say they won't issue marriage licenses to gay couples until their hands are forced. Gay rights advocates are preparing and filing new federal lawsuits to do just that."
Obama Faces Trash Talk from All Sides and Doesn't Deserve It
In Defense of Obama (Paul Krugman) from Rolling Stone Magazine
"The Nobel Prize-winning economist, once one of the president’s most notable critics, on why Obama is a historic success. ... Obama faces trash talk left, right and center – literally – and doesn't deserve it. Despite bitter opposition, despite having come close to self-inflicted disaster, Obama has emerged as one of the most consequential and, yes, successful presidents in American history."
"The Nobel Prize-winning economist, once one of the president’s most notable critics, on why Obama is a historic success. ... Obama faces trash talk left, right and center – literally – and doesn't deserve it. Despite bitter opposition, despite having come close to self-inflicted disaster, Obama has emerged as one of the most consequential and, yes, successful presidents in American history."
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