To The Source asked me to write an essay for its newsletter on what I call biological colonialism. I was pleased to comply. From the article: Commentators who reflect on this moral crisis [the weakening of the sanctity/equality of life ethic] usually focus on “culture of death” issues . . . . Continue Reading »
Not to revisit a debate that, by internet standards, is now ancient history – having taken place as a result of my posting last week in criticism of the modern conservative commitment to profoundly anti-conservative philosophy of liberalism – but looking over what Peter wrote and others . . . . Continue Reading »
The ethical and management disaster that is the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine continues to disappoint. Now, a member of the board has received a warning letter from the California Fair Political Practices Commission. From the story:The California Fair Political Practices Commission . . . . Continue Reading »
The hospital that allowed Marin Ryan to starve to death has issued a statement telling Martin’s parents and the country that all concerned are very, very sorry that they allowed him to starve to death over 26 days and “die in agony.”From the story: Chief executive Kate Grimes said . . . . Continue Reading »
“The scientists” in the UK are throwing a tantrum because their funding for the creation of human/cow hybrid embryos has apparently slowed. From the story:Britain’s effort to lead the world in stem cell research with the creation of human-animal “hybrid” clones has . . . . Continue Reading »
Articles that worry about the rising costs of health care and hand wring about what we are to do about it are a dime a dozen. Still, Washington Post Science and Medical Reporter David Brown has written a lengthy article that presents a good summary of the problem. From the story: This difficult . . . . Continue Reading »
Bomb threats should be called what they are: Death threats. Animal researchers at UC Davis are being threatened. From the story: Police at UC Davis are on high alert while they are investigating a threat made on a controversial Web site targeting two of the university’s researchers.According . . . . Continue Reading »
In the January issue of First Things , we are proud to have Joseph Bottum and Fr. Richard John Neuhaus reflect on the current state of abortion politics in America. In “Abortion after Obama,” Bottum takes a hard look at the challenges facing the pro-life movement with the coming of the . . . . Continue Reading »
The Culture of Death reaches into elementary school:Rat: I feel your pain but quitting is not the . . . . Continue Reading »
The media continue to report narratives (theirs) instead of stories. Here’s a headline you didn’t see, but should have: “Sea Ice Returns to 1979 Levels: Growth Is Fastest Rate of Change Ever.” From the notice at Daily Tech: Thanks to a rapid rebound in recent months, global . . . . Continue Reading »
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