lifesitenews--2020-08-29--Kamala Harris fails to mention abortion while saying black people have ‘never been treated as fully

Kamala Harris fails to mention abortion while saying black people have ‘never been treated as fully human’

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August 28 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Pro-abortion Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris said during a speech on Thursday that “ the life of a black person in America has never been treated as fully human , ” failing to note that unborn black babies are disproportionately affected by abortion .
Harris ’ speech was expected to be “ the most high-profile and cohesive rebuttal to the Republican Party ’ s convention , ” headlined by pro-life President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , 38 percent of abortions in 2016 were procured by black women .
At the same time , just under 15 percent of the population in the United States is black .
The CDC pointed out that black women had both the highest abortion rate ( 25.1 abortions per 1,000 women ages 15–44 years ) and the highest abortion ratio ( 401 abortions per 1,000 live births ) .
While the abortion numbers among black women decreased in years past , black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of overall abortions .
As observed by Live Action , “ Black abortions ( 236,919 estimated ) outnumbered the top nine leading causes of death ( 235,139 ) for Black Americans combined.
” Leading causes of death include heart diseases , diabetes , and Alzheimer ’ s .
The pro-life Women Speak Out PAC , the Susan B. Anthony List ’ s political action committee , called Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate “ the most pro-abortion ticket in history.
” The pro-abortion Planned Parenthood Action Fund gave Harris a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ women ’ s health ” – a euphemism for abortion .
Before becoming a senator and then Biden ’ s running mate , Harris worked as attorney general of California .
In that position , she played a key role in defending Planned Parenthood over its sale of aborted baby parts ( which violated multiple federal laws , according to undercover video of abortion industry personnel ) .
Instead of investigating Planned Parenthood for illegal activity , Harris announced she would investigate pro-life activist David Daleiden and his Center for Medical Progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a raid on Daleiden ’ s home while accepting the abortion giant ’ s donations for her Senate run .
During a recent interview , Daleiden said , “ Kamala Harris is the biggest threat to First Amendment civil liberties and First Amendment civil rights that our country has ever seen , in my opinion.
” “ Kamala Harris , at the behest of her political patron — Planned Parenthood — targeted me for criminal punishment solely because of the content of the message that I was publishing and speaking at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing top-level Planned Parenthood officials callously negotiating the harvesting and sale of tiny aborted baby hearts and lungs and livers and brains , ” he said .
He also pointed out the hypocrisy of Harris selectively enforcing state law on recording conversations taking place in public places like restaurants .
“ In the State of California , when Kamala Harris was the attorney general , you could do undercover investigations of factory farming , corrupt chiropractors , ( and ) fraudulent air conditioning repairmen , ” he explained .
“ Local TV news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and publishing undercover video with conversations — sometimes even in private office spaces — and publishing these videos … on a daily ( , ) weekly basis .
Not a single one of those journalists ever had their home raided or were prosecuted by Kamala Harris ’ s attorney general ’ s office.
” Meanwhile , “ if you did the exact same kind of undercover filming and publishing , and your message was something that questioned Planned Parenthood or questioned the abortion industry — the sacred cows of Kamala Harris and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then in that case , I became the first and only person involved in news gathering , the first and only citizen journalist in the state of California to ever have the California video recording law enforced against me , criminally.
” Biden and Harris ’ plan to undo any efforts made by the Trump administration not to finance abortions with federal money was revealed in late July .
The former vice president under President Barack Obama dedicated one section of his Agenda for Women to “ Reproductive Health , ” which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he “ will work to codify Roe v. Wade , and his Justice Department will do everything in its power to stop the rash of state laws that so blatantly violate Roe v. Wade.
” Roe v. Wade is the 1973 Supreme Court ruling essentially legalizing abortion across the country under the guise of a woman ’ s right to privacy .
Biden said he wanted to repeal the Hyde Amendment , which prohibits most federal funding of abortions , by reissuing “ guidance specifying that states can not refuse Medicaid funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reverse the Trump Administration ’ s rule preventing these organizations from obtaining Title X funds.
” Planned Parenthood commits more than 345,000 abortions annually , according to its most recent annual report .
Additionally , the organization handed out more than 593,000 emergency contraception kits , commonly known as the morning-after pill , which can also cause abortions in many cases .
Biden ’ s plan would , accordingly , enable women to abort their babies using taxpayer money .
The Democratic presidential candidate , in his Agenda for Women , also vowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foreign non-governmental organizations ( NGOs ) not to “ perform or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning ” as a condition for receiving federal money .
First introduced under Republican President Ronald Reagan , it was rescinded by Democratic Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama , while Republican Presidents George H.W .
Bush , George W. Bush , and Donald Trump kept it in place or reinstated it .

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August 28, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Pro-abortion Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris said during a speech on Thursday that “the life of a black person in America has never been treated as fully human,” failing to note that unborn black babies are disproportionately affected by abortion.
Harris’ speech was expected to be “the most high-profile and cohesive rebuttal to the Republican Party’s convention,” headlined by pro-life President Donald Trump.
According to the latest numbers published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 38 percent of abortions in 2016 were procured by black women. At the same time, just under 15 percent of the population in the United States is black.
The CDC pointed out that black women had both the highest abortion rate (25.1 abortions per 1,000 women ages 15–44 years) and the highest abortion ratio (401 abortions per 1,000 live births).
While the abortion numbers among black women decreased in years past, black women still account for the largest portion of overall abortions.
As observed by Live Action, “Black abortions (236,919 estimated) outnumbered the top nine leading causes of death (235,139) for Black Americans combined.” Leading causes of death include heart diseases, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.
The pro-life Women Speak Out PAC, the Susan B. Anthony List’s political action committee, called Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate “the most pro-abortion ticket in history.”
The pro-abortion Planned Parenthood Action Fund gave Harris a 100 percent rating for her positions on “women’s health” – a euphemism for abortion.
Before becoming a senator and then Biden’s running mate, Harris worked as attorney general of California. In that position, she played a key role in defending Planned Parenthood over its sale of aborted baby parts (which violated multiple federal laws, according to undercover video of abortion industry personnel).
Instead of investigating Planned Parenthood for illegal activity, Harris announced she would investigate pro-life activist David Daleiden and his Center for Medical Progress (CMP). She subsequently ordered a raid on Daleiden’s home while accepting the abortion giant’s donations for her Senate run.
During a recent interview, Daleiden said, “Kamala Harris is the biggest threat to First Amendment civil liberties and First Amendment civil rights that our country has ever seen, in my opinion.”
“Kamala Harris, at the behest of her political patron — Planned Parenthood — targeted me for criminal punishment solely because of the content of the message that I was publishing and speaking at the time as you mentioned the undercover video series showing top-level Planned Parenthood officials callously negotiating the harvesting and sale of tiny aborted baby hearts and lungs and livers and brains,” he said.
He also pointed out the hypocrisy of Harris selectively enforcing state law on recording conversations taking place in public places like restaurants.
“In the State of California, when Kamala Harris was the attorney general, you could do undercover investigations of factory farming, corrupt chiropractors, (and) fraudulent air conditioning repairmen,” he explained.
“Local TV news journalists in California (were) filming and publishing undercover video with conversations — sometimes even in private office spaces — and publishing these videos … on a daily(,) weekly basis. Not a single one of those journalists ever had their home raided or were prosecuted by Kamala Harris’s attorney general’s office.”
Meanwhile, “if you did the exact same kind of undercover filming and publishing, and your message was something that questioned Planned Parenthood or questioned the abortion industry — the sacred cows of Kamala Harris and the San Francisco political establishment in California — then in that case, I became the first and only person involved in news gathering, the first and only citizen journalist in the state of California to ever have the California video recording law enforced against me, criminally.”
Biden-Harris ticket: Taxpayer-funded abortion on demand
Biden and Harris’ plan to undo any efforts made by the Trump administration not to finance abortions with federal money was revealed in late July.
The former vice president under President Barack Obama dedicated one section of his Agenda for Women to “Reproductive Health,” which is generally a reference to abortion. He said he “will work to codify Roe v. Wade, and his Justice Department will do everything in its power to stop the rash of state laws that so blatantly violate Roe v. Wade.”
Roe v. Wade is the 1973 Supreme Court ruling essentially legalizing abortion across the country under the guise of a woman’s right to privacy.
Biden said he wanted to repeal the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits most federal funding of abortions, by reissuing “guidance specifying that states cannot refuse Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and other providers and reverse the Trump Administration’s rule preventing these organizations from obtaining Title X funds.”
Planned Parenthood commits more than 345,000 abortions annually, according to its most recent annual report. Additionally, the organization handed out more than 593,000 emergency contraception kits, commonly known as the morning-after pill, which can also cause abortions in many cases.
Biden’s plan would, accordingly, enable women to abort their babies using taxpayer money.
The Democratic presidential candidate, in his Agenda for Women, also vowed to rescind the Mexico City Policy requiring foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) not to “perform or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning” as a condition for receiving federal money.
First introduced under Republican President Ronald Reagan, it was rescinded by Democratic Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, while Republican Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump kept it in place or reinstated it.
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lifesitenews--2020-08-28--‘Catholic’ comedian Jim Gaffigan launches profanity-laced tweetstorm against Trump

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August 28 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Jesuit comedian Jim Gaffigan launched a flurry of profanity-laden tweets against President Donald Trump Thursday night , defending pro-abortion former vice president Joe Biden in the process .
The tirade began with Gaffigan tweeting “ RIP Truth , ” apparently in response to the president ’ s speech during the final night of the Republican National Convention .
A Trump supporter replied urging him not to “ get political , ” to which Gaffigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
” He then tweeted various attacks against Trump and his family : Throughout the rant , Gaffigan said “ f -- - you ” in response to pushback from several of what he called “ a -- -- -- trolls , ” as well as to football coach Lou Holtz for declaring Biden a “ Catholic in name only ” : Trump , a Presbyterian who has never claimed to be Catholic , supported abortion on demand prior to his pro-life conversion in 2011 , but even the left-wing Snopes admits rumors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unproven , ” and there is no credible evidence he raped anyone .
Since taking office , Trump has consistently supported the right to life .
By contrast , Biden , who does claim to be Catholic , is campaigning on a plan to enshrine effectively unlimited abortion on demand into federal law , which would use the federal Justice Department to tie the hands of states that try to enact any pro-life restrictions .
The former vice president ( who has his own share of sexual misconduct accusers ) jettisoned the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when he endorsed direct taxpayer funding of abortion .
Gaffigan concluded the viral tweetstorm with one more set of insults for his critics : While Gaffigan gained a conservative following in recent years on the perception of him as a faithful Catholic voice in mainstream entertainment , he has for years publicly supported causes at odds with biblical values , including the pro-abortion Women ’ s March and LGBT “ pride ” : Nevertheless , Gaffigan remains in good standing among more moderate Catholic institutions .
Last year , the Archdiocese of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ArchOmaha Unite event , a “ vibrant , joy-filled , one-day Catholic party ” meant to promote “ unity .
”

Gaffigan also defended Joe Biden against charges that the pro-abortion, pro-homosexuality Democrat presidential hopeful is 'Catholic in name only.'
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August 28, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan launched a flurry of profanity-laden tweets against President Donald Trump Thursday night, defending pro-abortion former vice president Joe Biden in the process.
The tirade began with Gaffigan tweeting “RIP Truth,” apparently in response to the president’s speech during the final night of the Republican National Convention. A Trump supporter replied urging him not to “get political,” to which Gaffigan responded “hey f— you!” He then tweeted various attacks against Trump and his family:
Look Trumpers I get it. As a kid I was a cubs fan and I know you stick by your team no matter what but he's a traitor and a con man who doesn't care about you. Deep down you know it. I'm sure you enjoy pissing people off but you know Trump is a liar and a criminal. — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) August 28, 2020
I know you hate snobs and elites I get it but look at Ivana and that douche bag Jerod. Think they are on your side? Do you think they've ever done a real days work in their lives. Wake up — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) August 28, 2020
Wake the fuck up! Trump is not pro-life and obviously not christian or a decent person. Everyone in the Republican Party is just frightened of him — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) August 28, 2020
What bravery from the cowards who are against equal justice. Wake up. Don't you know history will make you the fool. — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) August 28, 2020
Trump literally ran Paul Ryan out of politics. Why? Paul Ryan knew Trump was poison. So does Romney. Trump is not a conservative or even a Republican. You know that. You know Barr is dirty. You know if Trump gets re-elected it's over. How many books have to be written? — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) August 28, 2020
Throughout the rant, Gaffigan said “f— you” in response to pushback from several of what he called “a—— trolls,” as well as to football coach Lou Holtz for declaring Biden a “Catholic in name only”:
Please dont buy that socialist crap either. Obviously Obama wasn't a socialist. This is all lies to scare you and you know it. Biden is not radical. Are you serious? — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) August 28, 2020
Fuck Lou Holtz. Biden is Catholic in name only? Compared to who? How many abortions did trump pay for? How many women has he raped? How many times did pull the shit he did in Ukraine. Wake up. He's a crook and a con man. — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) August 28, 2020
Trump, a Presbyterian who has never claimed to be Catholic, supported abortion on demand prior to his pro-life conversion in 2011, but even the left-wing Snopes admits rumors that he paid for abortions are “unproven,” and there is no credible evidence he raped anyone. Since taking office, Trump has consistently supported the right to life.
By contrast, Biden, who does claim to be Catholic, is campaigning on a plan to enshrine effectively unlimited abortion on demand into federal law, which would use the federal Justice Department to tie the hands of states that try to enact any pro-life restrictions. The former vice president (who has his own share of sexual misconduct accusers) jettisoned the last vestiges of his pro-life past in 2019, when he endorsed direct taxpayer funding of abortion.
Gaffigan concluded the viral tweetstorm with one more set of insults for his critics:
Heading to bed but remember
– If you want to sound crazy please tell me about THE DEEP STATE.
– To sound stupid please be against CANCEL CULTURE but then accuse anyone with an opinion of Virtue signaling.
– Trump Derangement Syndrome is meant to distract from the con of Don — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) August 28, 2020
While Gaffigan gained a conservative following in recent years on the perception of him as a faithful Catholic voice in mainstream entertainment, he has for years publicly supported causes at odds with biblical values, including the pro-abortion Women’s March and LGBT “pride”:
I can’t believe every woman I know is marching in the streets and CNN is showing Trump pretending to believe in God. #WomensMarch — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) January 21, 2017
Nevertheless, Gaffigan remains in good standing among more moderate Catholic institutions. Last year, the Archdiocese of Omaha had the comedian perform at its ArchOmaha Unite event, a “vibrant, joy-filled, one-day Catholic party” meant to promote “unity.”
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lifesitenews--2020-08-28--The 10 best pro-life, pro-America highlights of the Republican National Convention

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WASHINGTON , D.C. , August 28 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – The Repbublican Party wrapped up its 2020 convention last night , with President Donald Trump officially accepting the GOP nomination to run for a second term .
Here are 10 amazing highlights from the four-day pro-life , pro-religious liberty , pro-America gathering , most of which was virtual : 1 . )
Abby Johnson , a former Planned Parenthood facility director who parted ways with the abortion giant in 2009 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There Were None , ” an organization that has helped 600 people so far out of the abortion industry .
“ For most people , abortion is abstract .
They can ’ t conceive of the barbarity , ” said Johnson .
“ For me , abortion is real .
I know what abortion sounds like , I know what abortion smells like .
Did you know abortion had a smell ?
I do.
” “ I support President Trump because he has done more for the unborn than any other president , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first month in office , he banned federal funds for global health groups that promote abortion , ” she continued .
“ That same year he overturned an Obama-Biden rule that allowed government subsidy of abortion .
He appointed a record number of pro-life judges , including two Supreme Court justices , and importantly he announced a new rule protecting the rights of health care workers objecting to abortion , many of whom I work with every day.
” “ This election is a choice between two radical , anti-life activists and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she declared .
2 . )
Sister Dede Byrne , formerly a colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps , is a member of the Community of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary , remains a doctor and surgeon serving the poor in Washington , D.C. “ As a physician , I can say without hesitation , ‘ Life begins at conception.
’ While what I have to say may be difficult for some to hear , I am saying it because I am not just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I want all of us to end up in heaven together someday.
” Sister Dede told her audience of millions of American viewers that she had been praying to be allowed to be a voice for human life .
She saw the invitation to speak at the Republican National Convention as an answer to that prayer and was firm in her support of the re-election of Donald Trump .
“ Donald Trump is the most pro-life president this nation has ever had , defending life at all stages , ” Sister Dede @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanctity of life transcends politics.
” In contrast , she described Biden-Harris as “ the most anti-life presidential ticket ever ” because together they support even late-term abortion and infanticide .
“ The stakes are life and death and the choice is clear .
Pro-life Americans must unite to defeat Biden-Harris.
” 3 . )
Pro-life teen Nick Sandmann offered a firsthand account of the recklessness of the mainstream media casting the 2020 presidential election as a decision to rally around a president who stands up to press misconduct .
“ Looking back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imagined that the simple act of putting on that red hat would unleash hate from the left and make myself the target of network and cable news networks nationwide ?
” asked Sandmann .
“ My life changed forever in that one moment , ” Sandmann said .
“ The full war machine of the mainstream media revved up into attack mode.
” “ The truth was not important , ” to the mainstream media , he explained .
“ Advancing their anti-Christian , anti-conservative , anti-Donald Trump narrative was all that mattered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reputation and future of a teenager from Covington , Kentucky , well so be it.
” “ And I know you ’ ll agree with me when we say that no one in this country has been a victim of unfair media coverage more than President Donald Trump , ” he continued .
“ In November , I believe this country must unite around a president that calls the media out , and refuses to let them create a narrative instead of reporting the facts.
” Sandmann concluded his remarks by declaring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s make America great again ” and donning the now-infamous red hat .
4 . )
Congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn , a 25-year-old paralyzed from the waist down after a tragic car accident , stunned viewers when he rose from his wheelchair to recite the Pledge of Allegiance .
“ In this new town square you don ’ t have to apologize for your beliefs , or cower to a mob .
You can kneel before God but stand for our flag , ” said Cawthorn .
“ I say to Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old , be a radical for freedom .
Be a radical for liberty .
And be a radical for our republic for which I stand , ” said the young man , hoisting himself up .
“ One nation , under God , with liberty and justice for all.
” 5 . )
Legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz said that “ the Biden-Harris ticket is the most radically pro-abortion campaign in history ” and that Joe Biden is a “ Catholic in name only , ” while “ nobody has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than President Donald Trump .
Holtz said that one of the important reasons President Trump has his trust is because “ nobody has been a stronger advocate for the unborn.
” “ The Biden-Harris ticket is the most radically pro-abortion campaign in history , ” he declared .
“ They and other politicians are Catholics in name only ” who “ abandon innocent lives , ” while “ President Trump protects those lives.
” “ Can you imagine what would ’ ve happened to us if President Trump had not shown up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked the famed coach .
“ I ’ m so glad he showed up.
” “ I encourage everyone who loves this country — who loves America — to show up in November for President Trump , ” urged Holtz .
6 . )
Former NFL player Jack Brewer began by declaring , “ I ’ m a life-long Democrat , but I support Donald Trump.
” “ This convention marks a time to celebrate our history .
Republicans are the party that freed the slaves , and the party that put the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s the party of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln and now , Tim Scott , ” said Brewer , referring to the South Carolina senator .
“ Our president has made incredible strides to end mass incarceration and give unprecedented opportunities for blacks in America to rise , ” Brewer noted .
7 . )
Human rights activist Chen Guancheng , who defected from China in 2012 , had strong praise for President Trump ’ s courage and global leadership in dealing with the Chinese Communist Party .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , democracy , and the rule of law to gather a coalition of other democracies to stop CCP ’ s aggression , ” stressed Chen .
“ President Trump has led on this , and we need the other countries to join him in this fight , a fight for our future , ” he continued .
“ Standing up to fight unfairness isn ’ t easy , I know .
So does President Trump , but he has shown the courage to lead that fight.
” The human rights activist stressed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and fight for President Trump for the sake of the world.
” 8 . )
Ann Dorn , widow of retired African-American police captain David Dorn who was killed trying to protect a friend ’ s store amid the violent protests and looting in St. Louis in June , pleaded through tears for racial healing .
“ I relive that horror in my mind every single day , '' said Ann Dorn “ My hope is that having you relive it with me now will help shake this country from this nightmare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring about positive , peaceful change.
” “ How did we get to this point where so many young people are so callous and indifferent towards human life ?
” she asked .
“ This is n't a video game where you can commit mayhem and then hit ‘ reset ’ and bring all the characters back to life .
Dave is never coming back .
He was murdered by people who did n't know , and did n't care , that he would have done anything to help them.
” “ Violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protest .
They do not safeguard black lives .
They only destroy them , ” she continued .
“ We can not heal amid devastation and chaos.
” “ President Trump knows we need more Davids in our communities , not fewer .
We need to come together in peace and remember that every life is precious , ” said Dorn .
9 . )
President Donald J. Trump , accepting the Republican party ’ s nomination to run for a second term , said , “ Despite all of our greatness as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now in danger.
” “ This is the most important election in the history of our country , ” declared the president to thunderous applause .
“ At no time before have voters faced a clearer choice between two parties , two visions , two philosophies or two agendas , ” he explained .
“ This election will decide whether we save the American dream , or whether we allow a socialist agenda to demolish our cherished destiny.
” “ This election will decide whether we will defend the American way of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radical movement to completely dismantle and destroy it , ” he added .
The Republican National Convention concluded with what one commentator has called “ the most Catholic moment in American history.
” “ Ave Maria ” – the “ Hail Mary ” prayer – was performed to close out the event .
Opera singer Christopher Macchio offered a beautiful rendition of the song , cherished by Catholics , from the Blue Room balcony of the White House after President Trump ’ s speech officially accepting his party ’ s nomination to run @ @ @

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WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – The Repbublican Party wrapped up its 2020 convention last night, with President Donald Trump officially accepting the GOP nomination to run for a second term.
Here are 10 amazing highlights from the four-day pro-life, pro-religious liberty, pro-America gathering, most of which was virtual:
1.) Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood facility director who parted ways with the abortion giant in 2009, is founder of “And Then There Were None,” an organization that has helped 600 people so far out of the abortion industry.
“For most people, abortion is abstract. They can’t conceive of the barbarity,” said Johnson. “For me, abortion is real. I know what abortion sounds like, I know what abortion smells like. Did you know abortion had a smell? I do.”
“I support President Trump because he has done more for the unborn than any other president,” she said.
“During his first month in office, he banned federal funds for global health groups that promote abortion,” she continued.
“That same year he overturned an Obama-Biden rule that allowed government subsidy of abortion. He appointed a record number of pro-life judges, including two Supreme Court justices, and importantly he announced a new rule protecting the rights of health care workers objecting to abortion, many of whom I work with every day.”
“This election is a choice between two radical, anti-life activists and the most pro-life president we have ever had,” she declared.
2.) Sister Dede Byrne, formerly a colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, is a member of the Community of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, remains a doctor and surgeon serving the poor in Washington, D.C.
“As a physician, I can say without hesitation, ‘Life begins at conception.’ While what I have to say may be difficult for some to hear, I am saying it because I am not just pro-life; I’m pro-eternal life. I want all of us to end up in heaven together someday.”
Sister Dede told her audience of millions of American viewers that she had been praying to be allowed to be a voice for human life. She saw the invitation to speak at the Republican National Convention as an answer to that prayer and was firm in her support of the re-election of Donald Trump.
“Donald Trump is the most pro-life president this nation has ever had, defending life at all stages,” Sister Dede said.
“His belief in the sanctity of life transcends politics.”
In contrast, she described Biden-Harris as “the most anti-life presidential ticket ever” because together they support even late-term abortion and infanticide.
“The stakes are life and death and the choice is clear. Pro-life Americans must unite to defeat Biden-Harris.”
3.) Pro-life teen Nick Sandmann offered a firsthand account of the recklessness of the mainstream media casting the 2020 presidential election as a decision to rally around a president who stands up to press misconduct.
“Looking back now, how could I have possibly imagined that the simple act of putting on that red hat would unleash hate from the left and make myself the target of network and cable news networks nationwide?” asked Sandmann.
“My life changed forever in that one moment,” Sandmann said. “The full war machine of the mainstream media revved up into attack mode.”
“The truth was not important,” to the mainstream media, he explained. “Advancing their anti-Christian, anti-conservative, anti-Donald Trump narrative was all that mattered. And if advancing their narrative ruined the reputation and future of a teenager from Covington, Kentucky, well so be it.”
“And I know you’ll agree with me when we say that no one in this country has been a victim of unfair media coverage more than President Donald Trump,” he continued. “In November, I believe this country must unite around a president that calls the media out, and refuses to let them create a narrative instead of reporting the facts.”
Sandmann concluded his remarks by declaring, “one more thing: let’s make America great again” and donning the now-infamous red hat.
4.) Congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn, a 25-year-old paralyzed from the waist down after a tragic car accident, stunned viewers when he rose from his wheelchair to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
“In this new town square you don’t have to apologize for your beliefs, or cower to a mob. You can kneel before God but stand for our flag,” said Cawthorn.
“I say to Americans who love our country, young and old, be a radical for freedom. Be a radical for liberty. And be a radical for our republic for which I stand,” said the young man, hoisting himself up. “One nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.”
5.) Legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz said that “the Biden-Harris ticket is the most radically pro-abortion campaign in history” and that Joe Biden is a “Catholic in name only,” while “nobody has been a stronger advocate for the unborn” than President Donald Trump.
Holtz said that one of the important reasons President Trump has his trust is because “nobody has been a stronger advocate for the unborn.”
“The Biden-Harris ticket is the most radically pro-abortion campaign in history,” he declared. “They and other politicians are Catholics in name only” who “abandon innocent lives,” while “President Trump protects those lives.”
“Can you imagine what would’ve happened to us if President Trump had not shown up in 2016 to run for president?” asked the famed coach. “I’m so glad he showed up.”
“I encourage everyone who loves this country — who loves America — to show up in November for President Trump,” urged Holtz.
6.) Former NFL player Jack Brewer began by declaring, “I’m a life-long Democrat, but I support Donald Trump.”
“This convention marks a time to celebrate our history. Republicans are the party that freed the slaves, and the party that put the first black men and women in Congress. It’s the party of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln and now, Tim Scott,” said Brewer, referring to the South Carolina senator.
“Our president has made incredible strides to end mass incarceration and give unprecedented opportunities for blacks in America to rise,” Brewer noted.
Brewer concluded by paraphrasing God’s merciful promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14:
America, let this election be a call for all God’s people who are called by His Name to humble ourselves and pray together, and to seek His Face, and to turn from our wicked ways. Then He will hear us from heaven, and he will forgive our sins and He will heal our land.
7.) Human rights activist Chen Guancheng, who defected from China in 2012, had strong praise for President Trump’s courage and global leadership in dealing with the Chinese Communist Party.
“The U.S. must use its values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law to gather a coalition of other democracies to stop CCP’s aggression,” stressed Chen.
“President Trump has led on this, and we need the other countries to join him in this fight, a fight for our future,” he continued. “Standing up to fight unfairness isn’t easy, I know. So does President Trump, but he has shown the courage to lead that fight.”
The human rights activist stressed, “We need to support, vote, and fight for President Trump for the sake of the world.”
8.) Ann Dorn, widow of retired African-American police captain David Dorn who was killed trying to protect a friend’s store amid the violent protests and looting in St. Louis in June, pleaded through tears for racial healing.
“I relive that horror in my mind every single day,” said Ann Dorn “My hope is that having you relive it with me now will help shake this country from this nightmare we are witnessing in our cities and bring about positive, peaceful change.”
“How did we get to this point where so many young people are so callous and indifferent towards human life?” she asked. “This isn't a video game where you can commit mayhem and then hit ‘reset’ and bring all the characters back to life. Dave is never coming back. He was murdered by people who didn't know, and didn't care, that he would have done anything to help them.”
“Violence and destruction are not legitimate forms of protest. They do not safeguard black lives. They only destroy them,” she continued. “We cannot heal amid devastation and chaos.”
“President Trump knows we need more Davids in our communities, not fewer. We need to come together in peace and remember that every life is precious,” said Dorn.
9.) President Donald J. Trump, accepting the Republican party’s nomination to run for a second term, said, “Despite all of our greatness as a nation, everything we have achieved is now in danger.”
“This is the most important election in the history of our country,” declared the president to thunderous applause.
“At no time before have voters faced a clearer choice between two parties, two visions, two philosophies or two agendas,” he explained. “This election will decide whether we save the American dream, or whether we allow a socialist agenda to demolish our cherished destiny.”
“This election will decide whether we will defend the American way of life, or whether we allow a radical movement to completely dismantle and destroy it,” he added.
10.) Ave Maria
The Republican National Convention concluded with what one commentator has called “the most Catholic moment in American history.”
“Ave Maria” – the “Hail Mary” prayer – was performed to close out the event.
Opera singer Christopher Macchio offered a beautiful rendition of the song, cherished by Catholics, from the Blue Room balcony of the White House after President Trump’s speech officially accepting his party’s nomination to run for reelection.
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lifesitenews--2020-08-28--Trans activist launches new lawsuit against women who refused to wax his genitals

SURREY , British Columbia , August 28 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) ― Transgender activist Jonathan “ Jessica ” Yaniv is taking three beauticians who would not wax his genitals back to court .
This time , instead of facing them in the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal , Yaniv is suing the women in civil court , and now it is under the name “ Jessica Simpson ” .
Yaniv ’ s original human rights case was dismissed last October , and he was instructed to pay three of the beauticians $ 2,000 each .
However , the activist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DaSilva , and Sukhdhip Hehar in Surrey Provincial Court for $ 11,800 .
Asked his motives by Canada ’ s National Post , Yaniv/Simpson said he was suing the women to protect his assets .
“ The facts are , I paid the lien , the other side confirmed they received payment earlier this year in full , and they never removed the lien after they said they would .
I ordered a title search , and they did not remove the lien , so as such they were sued to protect my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newspaper .
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal accused Yaniv of targeting Benipal , DaSilva , and Hehar and other immigrant women in order to “ punish ” them for what he perceived as their cultural and religious views .
“ Yaniv has made derogatory comments about East Indians and Sihks , as well as immigrants generally , ” wrote the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom .
Some of the remarks , published by Yaniv online , included , “ We have a lot of immigrants here who gawk , judge and aren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re also verbally and physically abusive , that ’ s one reason I joined a girl ’ s gym , cause I DON ’ T want issues with these people … They lie about s -- - , they ’ ll do anything to support their own kind and make things miserable for everyone else.
’ ” According to British Columbia ’ s Aldergrove Star , Yaniv/Simpson is now also suing Langley Township for his treatment in custody after he was arrested on weapons charges last August .
He alleges that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that he was not given diabetes medication when he asked , that he has an hearing impairment that was not accommodated by Langley Township employees , and that the Langley RCMP ( Royal Canadian Mounted Police ) did not use his preferred pronouns .
The online British Columbia Court Services lists 14 cases within the past five years involving Jonathan or Jessica Yaniv .
A serial litigant , Yaniv received a criminal record in March when he pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited weapon .
The trial concerned an August 5 incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rancorous livestreamed debate with American transgender activist Blair White .
Yaniv filed two new human rights complaints in October 2019 against beauticians for refusing to wax his legs .
The B.C .
Human Rights Tribunal deferred these complaints because Yaniv had not yet paid the $ 6,000 in costs to the women whom he took before the BCHRC for refusing to wax his genitals .
Yaniv also filed a discrimination complaint in July against Christian activist Bill Whatcott .
He sought $ 35,000 in damages after Whatcott publicly referred to him in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ biological male ” and a “ transvestite deviant ” looking to “ prey on vulnerable biological women.
” According to Whatcott , the case was “ deferred.
” This was also because Yaniv had not paid the ordered damages to the beauticians .
Yaniv ’ s critics have accused him of an untoward interest in underage girls .
In July 2018 , he requested permission from the City of Langley for “ LGBTQ2S+ organizations ” to host a topless ‘ All-Bodies Swim ’ at its municipal pools “ for people aged 12+.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ barred from admittance .
Yaniv is also alleged to have contacted underage girls online , and screenshots of his comments about whether he would see nude girls in women ’ s change rooms and about menstruation in 10- to 12-year-old girls have circulated on the internet .
On his Twitter account , Yaniv/Simpson describes himself as a “ Lesbian warrior Princess.
” Files from LifeSite ’ s Lianne Laurence were used in this report .

Jonathan Yaniv is suing the women in civil court, and now it is under the name ‘Jessica Simpson.’
SURREY, British Columbia, August 28, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) ― Transgender activist Jonathan “Jessica” Yaniv is taking three beauticians who would not wax his genitals back to court.
This time, instead of facing them in the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal, Yaniv is suing the women in civil court, and now it is under the name “Jessica Simpson”.
Yaniv’s original human rights case was dismissed last October, and he was instructed to pay three of the beauticians $2,000 each. However, the activist is now suing Sandeep Benipal, Marcia DaSilva, and Sukhdhip Hehar in Surrey Provincial Court for $11,800.
Asked his motives by Canada’s National Post, Yaniv/Simpson said he was suing the women to protect his assets.
“The facts are, I paid the lien, the other side confirmed they received payment earlier this year in full, and they never removed the lien after they said they would. I ordered a title search, and they did not remove the lien, so as such they were sued to protect my assets,” the activist told the newspaper.
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal accused Yaniv of targeting Benipal, DaSilva, and Hehar and other immigrant women in order to “punish” them for what he perceived as their cultural and religious views.
“Yaniv has made derogatory comments about East Indians and Sihks, as well as immigrants generally,” wrote the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom.
Some of the remarks, published by Yaniv online, included, “We have a lot of immigrants here who gawk, judge and aren’t the cleanest of people, they’re also verbally and physically abusive, that’s one reason I joined a girl’s gym, cause I DON’T want issues with these people … They lie about s—, they’ll do anything to support their own kind and make things miserable for everyone else.’”
According to British Columbia’s Aldergrove Star, Yaniv/Simpson is now also suing Langley Township for his treatment in custody after he was arrested on weapons charges last August. He alleges that the cells were filthy and contained bedbugs, that he was not given diabetes medication when he asked, that he has an hearing impairment that was not accommodated by Langley Township employees, and that the Langley RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) did not use his preferred pronouns.
The online British Columbia Court Services lists 14 cases within the past five years involving Jonathan or Jessica Yaniv. A serial litigant, Yaniv received a criminal record in March when he pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited weapon. The trial concerned an August 5 incident in which Yaniv/Simpson brandished a Taser during a rancorous livestreamed debate with American transgender activist Blair White.
Yaniv filed two new human rights complaints in October 2019 against beauticians for refusing to wax his legs. The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal deferred these complaints because Yaniv had not yet paid the $6,000 in costs to the women whom he took before the BCHRC for refusing to wax his genitals.
Yaniv also filed a discrimination complaint in July against Christian activist Bill Whatcott. He sought $35,000 in damages after Whatcott publicly referred to him in sidewalk preaching and a flyer as a “biological male” and a “transvestite deviant” looking to “prey on vulnerable biological women.” According to Whatcott, the case was “deferred.” This was also because Yaniv had not paid the ordered damages to the beauticians.
Yaniv’s critics have accused him of an untoward interest in underage girls. In July 2018, he requested permission from the City of Langley for “LGBTQ2S+ organizations” to host a topless ‘All-Bodies Swim’ at its municipal pools “for people aged 12+.” Parents and “caretakers” were barred from admittance.
Yaniv is also alleged to have contacted underage girls online, and screenshots of his comments about whether he would see nude girls in women’s change rooms and about menstruation in 10- to 12-year-old girls have circulated on the internet.
On his Twitter account, Yaniv/Simpson describes himself as a “Lesbian warrior Princess.”
Files from LifeSite’s Lianne Laurence were used in this report.
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lifesitenews--2020-08-28--10 pro-lifers arrested for blocking access to abortion business

STERLING HEIGHTS , Michigan , August 28 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Ten pro-life activists were arrested yesterday for blocking access to an abortion business in Sterling Heights , Michigan , just outside of Detroit , in an attempt to stop unborn babies from being killed in the facility .
The Christian pro-lifers showed up at Northland Family Planning Centers on Thursday morning , beginning their “ rescue ” minutes before 9 a.m .
The term “ rescue ” refers to people blocking access to an abortion center to prevent unborn babies from being killed , or entering the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are scheduled for an abortion .
Cal Zastrow , one of the pro-lifers present at the abortion center , told LifeSiteNews that the people blocking the door were praying and singing , and “ sidewalk counselors went into the parking lot and talked to the moms.
” Several babies were saved .
“ We know of three moms that left and didn ’ t come back , ” he reported .
“ And there were more turnaways , too .
We ’ re not even sure if they killed in the afternoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , police showed up .
“ They weren ’ t angry , hostile , ” Zastrow said .
“ They tried to persuade us that we could be more effective working through the political process through ( Michigan capital ) Lansing and Washington , D.C. And we talked about that.
” On its Facebook page , the “ Feminist Flag Corps ” lamented that pro-life activists and police were having a civil discourse .
“ One officer ( Mike ) buddied up with anti leader , Chet Gallagher , while transporting him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would get a ticket for a small fine and be immediately released , ” the group wrote .
“ Unbeknownst to this officer , Chet ’ s phone , which was in the officer ’ s custody , was livestreaming the entire time.
” “ He told Chet that he sympathized with his cause , as did the other officers there , and that ‘ These people are gon na answer for this one day ’ in reference to those at the clinic .
He expressed his disgust with clinic clients and ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with how Chet was going to portray him on social media , wanting to not be ‘ demonized.
’ ” Zastrow explained , “ They took us to the city jail .
And then we were all charged for trespassing .
And someone paid a hundred dollar bond .
And so we all got out of jail that same day.
” “ I don ’ t know if the city will pursue and prosecute , or if they ’ ll be quiet and let it float , ” he said when asked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t know if they ’ ll repent to come to Jesus and say , ‘ Forgive us for arresting you .
We want to be saved .
We want to love Jesus and our police are going to go slow down the abortion clinic tomorrow , or today.
’ ” He said the 10 pro-lifers have an attorney who would represent them should the city decide to take the case to court .
“ It was a joy .
It was a blessing , ” Zastrow summarized .
“ And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peaceful rescues .
Let ’ s have more of them.
” Northland Family Planning Centers , with its three abortion centers in the Detroit area , was founded by Renee Chelian , who was featured in one of David Daleiden ’ s videos exposing the sale of aborted babies ’ body parts .
While the original video has been removed from YouTube , an article published by The Detroit News in 2015 reported on its content extensively .
Chelian talked “ about her dilemma when she anticipated her medical-waste vendor would stop accepting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prompted her to contemplate a drive to northern Michigan to get rid of them herself.
” “ I had five months ’ worth of fetal tissue in freezers , and we were renting freezers to put them in .
It was all I thought about , ” she said .
“ I was so consumed with fetal tissue , I was ready to drive to northern Michigan and have a bonfire .
I was just trying to find out how I wouldn ’ t get stopped , or how far into the woods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this fire that nobody was going to see me .
”

They were attempting to stop unborn babies from being killed in the facility.
STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan, August 28, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Ten pro-life activists were arrested yesterday for blocking access to an abortion business in Sterling Heights, Michigan, just outside of Detroit, in an attempt to stop unborn babies from being killed in the facility.
The Christian pro-lifers showed up at Northland Family Planning Centers on Thursday morning, beginning their “rescue” minutes before 9 a.m.
The term “rescue” refers to people blocking access to an abortion center to prevent unborn babies from being killed, or entering the waiting room and directly interacting with mothers who are scheduled for an abortion.
Cal Zastrow, one of the pro-lifers present at the abortion center, told LifeSiteNews that the people blocking the door were praying and singing, and “sidewalk counselors went into the parking lot and talked to the moms.”
Several babies were saved. “We know of three moms that left and didn’t come back,” he reported. “And there were more turnaways, too. We’re not even sure if they killed in the afternoon or not.”
After about an hour, police showed up. “They weren’t angry, hostile,” Zastrow said. “They tried to persuade us that we could be more effective working through the political process through (Michigan capital) Lansing and Washington, D.C. And we talked about that.”
On its Facebook page, the “Feminist Flag Corps” lamented that pro-life activists and police were having a civil discourse.
“One officer (Mike) buddied up with anti leader, Chet Gallagher, while transporting him to the jail where he was assured he would get a ticket for a small fine and be immediately released,” the group wrote. “Unbeknownst to this officer, Chet’s phone, which was in the officer’s custody, was livestreaming the entire time.”
“He told Chet that he sympathized with his cause, as did the other officers there, and that ‘These people are gonna answer for this one day’ in reference to those at the clinic. He expressed his disgust with clinic clients and ‘liberal legislators.’ He also was preoccupied with how Chet was going to portray him on social media, wanting to not be ‘demonized.’”
Zastrow explained, “They took us to the city jail. And then we were all charged for trespassing. And someone paid a hundred dollar bond. And so we all got out of jail that same day.”
“I don’t know if the city will pursue and prosecute, or if they’ll be quiet and let it float,” he said when asked about what is going to happen. “I don’t know if they’ll repent to come to Jesus and say, ‘Forgive us for arresting you. We want to be saved. We want to love Jesus and our police are going to go slow down the abortion clinic tomorrow, or today.’”
He said the 10 pro-lifers have an attorney who would represent them should the city decide to take the case to court.
“It was a joy. It was a blessing,” Zastrow summarized. “And I invite more people to do more peaceful rescues. Let’s have more of them.”
Northland Family Planning Centers, with its three abortion centers in the Detroit area, was founded by Renee Chelian, who was featured in one of David Daleiden’s videos exposing the sale of aborted babies’ body parts.
While the original video has been removed from YouTube, an article published by The Detroit News in 2015 reported on its content extensively.
Chelian talked “about her dilemma when she anticipated her medical-waste vendor would stop accepting the remains of aborted fetuses. It prompted her to contemplate a drive to northern Michigan to get rid of them herself.”
“I had five months’ worth of fetal tissue in freezers, and we were renting freezers to put them in. It was all I thought about,” she said. “I was so consumed with fetal tissue, I was ready to drive to northern Michigan and have a bonfire. I was just trying to find out how I wouldn’t get stopped, or how far into the woods I would have to go to have this fire that nobody was going to see me.”
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lifesitenews--2020-08-28--VIDEO: BLM mob threatens, chases Rand Paul down streets of DC

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WASHINGTON , D.C. , August 28 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky found himself the target of left-wing violence yet again Thursday night as protesters swarmed him as he was leaving the White House , chasing him and his wife Kelley back to their hotel .
Paul was departing the White House after President Donald Trump addressed the final night of the Republican National Convention .
Multiple videos depict a crowd of screaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he walked the streets of the nation ’ s capital .
At one point , an officer holding a bike can be seen knocked back by protesters who had been pushing against him .
The Pauls were unharmed , and credit the police with “ literally saving our lives ” : Paul elaborated on his experience the next morning in an interview with Fox & Friends .
Their hotel was actually just across the street from the White House , but he explained that the area was already filled with protesters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a bus to the D.C. Trump Hotel , from which they could take an Uber back to their own hotel .
Once there , however , they were stymied by blocked streets .
“ I regret that I made this decision but I said we ’ re going to walk the two blocks , ” Paul said .
“ We walked one block , but as we walked one block , we could see some police in the distance , but we also saw a mob of about 30 people marching and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were shouting my name and the crowd doubled to 60 , and then it doubled again to 120 , and as they were surrounding us and it got closer and closer and everybody kept pushing back , the policemen were forming a barricade with their bodies , I whispered to the policeman , ‘ They know who , I am you ’ ve got to get reinforcements , it ’ s going to get worse , ’ ” the senator recounted .
“ He called for reinforcements but we didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the crowd was getting bigger and bigger and pushing in.
” Eventually Paul and his entourage decided to move , and the mob followed .
“ So at one point they push a policeman backwards , he stumbles , and he ’ s trying to catch his balance and I catch the back of his flak jacket to stabilize him to make sure he ’ s okay because he ’ s our defense , ” he said .
“ If he ’ s down , the mob is loose on us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of what they do to you.
” Paul noted the irony of protestors shouting “ say her name !
” ( amid shouts of “ kill you ” and the like ) , a reference to Breonna Taylor , the Louisville woman shot and killed in March by police executing a search warrant .
The police returned fire after Taylor ’ s boyfriend shot first , but the incident called attention to the potential dangers of “ no-knock warrants , ” under which police can enter a home without announcing themselves to residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the author of the Breonna Taylor Law to end no-knock raids so the irony is lost on these idiots , ” Paul said .
“ That they are trying to kill the person actually trying to get rid of no-knock raids , and they were shouting and screaming and just — really these people were unhinged.
” Paul also reiterated his appreciation for law enforcement , noting that the incident highlighted the dangers of Democrat calls to defund the police .
“ If America becomes Portland , what ’ s going to happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and kicked in the head and left senseless on the curb , ” he warned .
“ That would have happened to us , I promise you , had we not had the D.C. police to support us.
” Students for Life of America president Kristan Hawkins was also at the White House last night and said upon leaving she was “ ‘ greeted ’ by a line of policemen in body armor , wielding shields , holding protesters at bay.
” “ As BLM protesters yelled racial slurs at my black friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] Holtz until he was reunited with his driver , ” Hawkins wrote in a blog post .
“ And then we began a 5-block journey in the streets of the capital after midnight by ourselves .
As someone who protests for a living ( actually peacefully ) , I wasn ’ t terrified .
But I ’ m pretty sure most everyone else was .
I was definitely on high alert.
” “ We were walking as fast as we could , looking for police officers who we knew we could run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s when I saw all the businesses in our capital .
Windows boarded up , bars and restaurants silent , protestors in black , smoking weed and screaming .
It looked like I had been dropped into a city in the middle of a revolution , ” she reflected .
Paul is no stranger to left-wing threats of violence .
In 2018 , a former staffer to Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was arrested and charged for posting the home addresses and personal phone numbers of Paul and other GOP senators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also one of multiple GOP lawmakers chased and screamed at by anti-Kavanaugh protesters at Reagan National Airport ; and a man was arrested for threatening to kill Paul ’ s family with an ax .
( Though not politically motivated , Paul was also assaulted by a disgruntled neighbor the year before , leaving him with lung damage that lasted well into 2019 . )

'The irony is lost on these idiots,' said libertarian-leaning Sen. Rand Paul, who has pushed for police reform.
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WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky found himself the target of left-wing violence yet again Thursday night as protesters swarmed him as he was leaving the White House, chasing him and his wife Kelley back to their hotel.
Paul was departing the White House after President Donald Trump addressed the final night of the Republican National Convention. Multiple videos depict a crowd of screaming protesters surrounding him and his police escort as he walked the streets of the nation’s capital. At one point, an officer holding a bike can be seen knocked back by protesters who had been pushing against him. The Pauls were unharmed, and credit the police with “literally saving our lives”:
Just got attacked by an angry mob of over 100, one block away from the White House. Thank you to @DCPoliceDept for literally saving our lives from a crazed mob. — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) August 28, 2020
WATCH: Protesters confronted Kentucky Senator Rand Paul after attending the RNC at the White House, shouting at the lawmaker to acknowledge the shooting of Breonna Taylor https://t.co/JmxvZJy29u pic.twitter.com/tTONwewPcR — CBS News (@CBSNews) August 28, 2020
Paul elaborated on his experience the next morning in an interview with Fox & Friends.
Their hotel was actually just across the street from the White House, but he explained that the area was already filled with protesters, so Secret Service had directed them to take a bus to the D.C. Trump Hotel, from which they could take an Uber back to their own hotel. Once there, however, they were stymied by blocked streets.
“I regret that I made this decision but I said we’re going to walk the two blocks,” Paul said. “We walked one block, but as we walked one block, we could see some police in the distance, but we also saw a mob of about 30 people marching and yelling.”
“As they came closer they were shouting my name and the crowd doubled to 60, and then it doubled again to 120, and as they were surrounding us and it got closer and closer and everybody kept pushing back, the policemen were forming a barricade with their bodies, I whispered to the policeman, ‘They know who, I am you’ve got to get reinforcements, it’s going to get worse,’” the senator recounted. “He called for reinforcements but we didn’t get any reinforcements, we waited, but the crowd was getting bigger and bigger and pushing in.”
Eventually Paul and his entourage decided to move, and the mob followed. “So at one point they push a policeman backwards, he stumbles, and he’s trying to catch his balance and I catch the back of his flak jacket to stabilize him to make sure he’s okay because he’s our defense,” he said. “If he’s down, the mob is loose on us, and you’ve seen the pictures of what they do to you.”
Paul noted the irony of protestors shouting “say her name!” (amid shouts of “kill you” and the like), a reference to Breonna Taylor, the Louisville woman shot and killed in March by police executing a search warrant. The police returned fire after Taylor’s boyfriend shot first, but the incident called attention to the potential dangers of “no-knock warrants,” under which police can enter a home without announcing themselves to residents first.
“I’m actually the author of the Breonna Taylor Law to end no-knock raids so the irony is lost on these idiots,” Paul said. “That they are trying to kill the person actually trying to get rid of no-knock raids, and they were shouting and screaming and just — really these people were unhinged.”
Paul also reiterated his appreciation for law enforcement, noting that the incident highlighted the dangers of Democrat calls to defund the police.
“If America becomes Portland, what’s going to happen is people are going to be pummeled and kicked in the head and left senseless on the curb,” he warned. “That would have happened to us, I promise you, had we not had the D.C. police to support us.”
Students for Life of America president Kristan Hawkins was also at the White House last night and said upon leaving she was “‘greeted’ by a line of policemen in body armor, wielding shields, holding protesters at bay.”
“As BLM protesters yelled racial slurs at my black friend, we walked with Coach [Lou] Holtz until he was reunited with his driver,” Hawkins wrote in a blog post. “And then we began a 5-block journey in the streets of the capital after midnight by ourselves. As someone who protests for a living (actually peacefully), I wasn’t terrified. But I’m pretty sure most everyone else was. I was definitely on high alert.”
“We were walking as fast as we could, looking for police officers who we knew we could run to for assistance, if needed. That’s when I saw all the businesses in our capital. Windows boarded up, bars and restaurants silent, protestors in black, smoking weed and screaming. It looked like I had been dropped into a city in the middle of a revolution,” she reflected.
Paul is no stranger to left-wing threats of violence. In 2018, a former staffer to Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was arrested and charged for posting the home addresses and personal phone numbers of Paul and other GOP senators online. That year, Paul was also one of multiple GOP lawmakers chased and screamed at by anti-Kavanaugh protesters at Reagan National Airport; and a man was arrested for threatening to kill Paul’s family with an ax. (Though not politically motivated, Paul was also assaulted by a disgruntled neighbor the year before, leaving him with lung damage that lasted well into 2019.)
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lifesitenews--2020-08-28--Pope Francis’ next encyclical will be on ‘human fraternity’, Italian bishop claims

VATICAN CITY , August 28 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — An Italian bishop has stated that Pope Francis ’ next encyclical will be about “ human fraternity , ” a secular virtue extolled by the Masonic brotherhood .
Italian Franciscan online magazine Il Cattolico has reported that Bishop Domenico Pompili of the Diocese of Riete has said the pontiff ’ s next encyclical will appear soon .
“ Soon the Pope himself will release an encyclical on the theme of human fraternity , ” Pompili said during a recorded address on Wednesday .
The bishop made the remark as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” with which he established a committee for the celebration of the 800th anniversary of both the Franciscan Rule and the first “ presepe ” or Nativity scene .
St. Francis himself created the first manger scene in the village of Greccio in 1223 .
The author of the article , Fr .
Pietro Messa is certain that this new encyclical will build upon the document on “ human fraternity for world peace ” that Pope Francis signed with Islamic leader Ahmad Al-Tayyeb in Abu Dhabi on February 4 , 2010 .
Mess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Francis ’ third encyclical , following “ Lumen Fidei ” in 2013 and “ Laudato si ’ ” in 2015 .
According to Cindy Wooden of the Catholic News Service , the Vatican has not confirmed Pompili ’ s statement .
“ The Vatican has not confirmed that an encyclical is in the works , but it would make sense that a social encyclical on a post-COVID vision would build upon an affirmation that all human beings were created by God with equal dignity and that solutions to the world 's most pressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit all , ” she stated .
Pope Francis ’ Abu Dhabi document on “ human fraternity ” was widely criticized for stating , among other things , that the “ pluralism and the diversity of religions ” are “ willed by God.
” This statement appeared in the following passage : Freedom is a right of every person : each individual enjoys the freedom of belief , thought , expression and action .
The pluralism and the diversity of religions , color , sex , race and language are willed by God @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created human beings .
This divine wisdom is the source from which the right to freedom of belief and the freedom to be different derives .
Therefore , the fact that people are forced to adhere to a certain religion or culture must be rejected , as too the imposition of a cultural way of life that others do not accept .
Some object to this pronouncement on the grounds that it contradicts the Fourth Lateran Council and magisterial teaching from Pope Gregory XVI to Pope Pius XI .
Bishop Athanasius Schneider told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and contradicts Divine Revelation , since God has revealed to us that He does not want diverse religions , but only the one religion [ … ] .
” Italian historian Professor Roberto de Mattei noted that the word “ fraternity ” describes a secular virtue extolled by the Masonic brotherhood .
“ Fraternity is … a dogma of Freemasonry , which in its ideology and rituals offers a parody of Christian doctrine and liturgy , ” he wrote soon after the signing of the Abu Dhabi document .
“ It is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with this tweet , thanked Pope Francis for his Message of December 25 , 2018 , “ Todos los masones del mundo se unen a la petición del Papa por ‘ la fraternidad entre personas de diversas religions ’ [ “ All the Freemasons of the world join the Pope ’ s request for ‘ fraternity between people of different religions.
’ ” ] The historically anti-Catholic brotherhood apparently the pontiff ’ s statement as approval for their sect .
De Mattei reported that the Freemasons saw Pope Francis ’ reference to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leo XIII ’ s warning against them .
They wrote : In his Christmas message from the central loggia of the Vatican Pope Francis asked for the triumph of universal fraternity among all human beings .
Fraternity among individuals of every nation and culture .
Fraternity among people with different ideas , yet capable of respecting each other and listening to one another .
Fraternity among persons of different religions .
( ... ) The words of the Pope demonstrate the Church ’ s current departure from the content of Humanum genus ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condemnation of Freemasonry .
“ In reality Freemasonry continues to be condemned by the Church , even if the men of the Church , at the highest levels , seem to embrace its ideas , ” De Mattei replied .
“ But the teaching of the divine Master continues to resound in faithful hearts : there , love for one ’ s neighbor can only be based on love for God .
And without reference to the true God , who can only be loved within the Church ’ s Ark of Salvation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that conceals hatred of God and neighbor.
” Acknowledging the controversy , Pope Francis subsequently told pilgrims and then bishops that they could interpret the statement to describe the “ permissive will ” of God .

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VATICAN CITY, August 28, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — An Italian bishop has stated that Pope Francis’ next encyclical will be about “human fraternity,” a secular virtue extolled by the Masonic brotherhood.
Italian Franciscan online magazine Il Cattolico has reported that Bishop Domenico Pompili of the Diocese of Riete has said the pontiff’s next encyclical will appear soon.
“Soon the Pope himself will release an encyclical on the theme of human fraternity,” Pompili said during a recorded address on Wednesday.
The bishop made the remark as he signed the “charter of intent” with which he established a committee for the celebration of the 800th anniversary of both the Franciscan Rule and the first “presepe” or Nativity scene. St. Francis himself created the first manger scene in the village of Greccio in 1223.
The author of the article, Fr. Pietro Messa is certain that this new encyclical will build upon the document on “human fraternity for world peace” that Pope Francis signed with Islamic leader Ahmad Al-Tayyeb in Abu Dhabi on February 4, 2010.
Mess noted also that this will be Pope Francis’ third encyclical, following “Lumen Fidei” in 2013 and “Laudato si’” in 2015.
According to Cindy Wooden of the Catholic News Service, the Vatican has not confirmed Pompili’s statement.
“The Vatican has not confirmed that an encyclical is in the works, but it would make sense that a social encyclical on a post-COVID vision would build upon an affirmation that all human beings were created by God with equal dignity and that solutions to the world's most pressing problems must be found together and must benefit all,” she stated.
Pope Francis’ Abu Dhabi document on “human fraternity” was widely criticized for stating, among other things, that the “pluralism and the diversity of religions” are “willed by God.” This statement appeared in the following passage:
Freedom is a right of every person: each individual enjoys the freedom of belief, thought, expression and action. The pluralism and the diversity of religions, color, sex, race and language are willed by God in His wisdom, through which He created human beings. This divine wisdom is the source from which the right to freedom of belief and the freedom to be different derives. Therefore, the fact that people are forced to adhere to a certain religion or culture must be rejected, as too the imposition of a cultural way of life that others do not accept.
Some object to this pronouncement on the grounds that it contradicts the Fourth Lateran Council and magisterial teaching from Pope Gregory XVI to Pope Pius XI. Bishop Athanasius Schneider told LifeSiteNews that the phrase was “erroneous and contradicts Divine Revelation, since God has revealed to us that He does not want diverse religions, but only the one religion […] .”
Italian historian Professor Roberto de Mattei noted that the word “fraternity” describes a secular virtue extolled by the Masonic brotherhood.
“Fraternity is … a dogma of Freemasonry, which in its ideology and rituals offers a parody of Christian doctrine and liturgy,” he wrote soon after the signing of the Abu Dhabi document.
“It is no coincidence that the Grand Lodge of Spain, with this tweet, thanked Pope Francis for his Message of December 25, 2018, “Todos los masones del mundo se unen a la petición del Papa por ‘la fraternidad entre personas de diversas religions’ [“All the Freemasons of the world join the Pope’s request for ‘fraternity between people of different religions.’”]
The historically anti-Catholic brotherhood apparently views the pontiff’s statement as approval for their sect. De Mattei reported that the Freemasons saw Pope Francis’ reference to “universal fraternity” as rejection of Leo XIII’s warning against them. They wrote:
In his Christmas message from the central loggia of the Vatican Pope Francis asked for the triumph of universal fraternity among all human beings. Fraternity among individuals of every nation and culture. Fraternity among people with different ideas, yet capable of respecting each other and listening to one another. Fraternity among persons of different religions. (…) The words of the Pope demonstrate the Church’s current departure from the content of Humanum genus (1884), the last great Catholic condemnation of Freemasonry.
“In reality Freemasonry continues to be condemned by the Church, even if the men of the Church, at the highest levels, seem to embrace its ideas,” De Mattei replied.
“But the teaching of the divine Master continues to resound in faithful hearts: there, love for one’s neighbor can only be based on love for God. And without reference to the true God, who can only be loved within the Church’s Ark of Salvation, fraternity is only an empty word that conceals hatred of God and neighbor.”
Acknowledging the controversy, Pope Francis subsequently told pilgrims and then bishops that they could interpret the statement to describe the “permissive will” of God.
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lifesitenews--2020-08-28--Are Trump-inspired ‘America First’ conservatives becoming heart and soul of GOP?

August 28 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Bobby Jindal , where have you been these past eleven years ?
For those of you who ’ ve forgotten who Bobby Jindal is — and I don ’ t blame you — may I remind you that he was the Governor of Louisiana from 2008 until 2016 .
During that time he was touted as a possible top-tier contender for president .
But Jindal , an Indian-American who converted to Catholicism in college , saw his star crash and burn literally overnight after delivering an abysmal response to President Obama ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2009 .
He tried to run for president in 2016 but gained next to no traction .
Eventually , he endorsed Marco Rubio .
Jindal has remained largely quiet during the Trump presidency .
He wrote an article in December of 2019 about “ populist patriots ” rejecting the establishment .
But other than that , he ’ s been rather muted .
Until this past weekend .
In an essay published in the Wall Street Journal Sunday , Jindal argued that the “ new world order ” touted by George H. W. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer relevant.
” He urged Republicans to reject the party ’ s old talking points about trade , immigration , and foreign policy .
Voters are looking to “ back candidates that pledge to continue [ Trump ’ s ] fight against elites in both parties , ” he declared .
Republicans should embrace his nationalist platform .
Although Jindal has largely been relegated to political obscurity , he ’ s clearly betting on the growth of the America First movement within the GOP .
If he becomes more boisterous in his support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the coming years , he might just add an element of intrigue to what ’ s shaping up to be a titanic battle for the heart and soul of the Republican Party come 2024 .
As it stands currently , former Trump ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is without a doubt the Deep State ’ s pick for president .
She ’ s the Jeb Bush of the 2024 race .
Neocons and the establishment love her .
Fox News and CNBC went gaga over her speech at the Republican National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and through , she ’ s made the rounds to every major interest group on the right over the last few years , including the influential American Israel Political Action Committee .
Current Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Pence would likely be her biggest competitors .
The nationalist lane to the nomination is a bit more crowded .
It ’ s arguably composed of Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson , Senators Josh Hawley and Tom Cotton , and even possibly Donald Trump Jr .
Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Whoever runs , it 's going to be a bloodbath .
Deranged Never Trumpers desperately want the party back .
Their desire to drag the country into endless wars and flood the American market with cheap immigrant labor is insatiable .
The open borders , Chamber of Commerce crowd will likewise do anything they can to get someone elected who ’ ll reverse President Trump ’ s anti-globalist policies — even if that means supporting Joe Biden in 2020 .
Look for Representative Liz Cheney , Senator Mitt Romney , and even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to carry water for the old guard the next four years .
I ’ ve written before about why the Republican Party needs to maintain the new coalition of socially conservative , blue-collar voters President Trump has forged together .
Whereas the GOP can and should move to the center on economics — while also maintaining their law and order , pro-life message — Democrats can ’ t moderate on any social issues without infuriating their base .
They ’ re totally beholden to the radical left .
It ’ d be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this once-in-a-generation realignment .
Donald Trump Jr. told The Hill newspaper recently that , “ we ’ re still the party of endless wars and there are still some neocons who are really into that and we are not .
My father is not … I just think that mentality is really out of place in the Republican Party right now but there are going to be those dinosaurs who do not evolve.
” He ’ s absolutely right .
It ’ s high-time America First , religious conservatives kicked to the curb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , country-club RINOs who treat the US like a multinational corporation and who only care about the size of the Gross Domestic Product .
The future of the party , and arguably the country , depends on it .

Former Louisiana Gov Bobby Jindal says that win or lose, the Republican party won’t return to the old orthodoxy since populist ideas have put down deep roots
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August 28, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Bobby Jindal, where have you been these past eleven years?
For those of you who’ve forgotten who Bobby Jindal is — and I don’t blame you — may I remind you that he was the Governor of Louisiana from 2008 until 2016. During that time he was touted as a possible top-tier contender for president.
But Jindal, an Indian-American who converted to Catholicism in college, saw his star crash and burn literally overnight after delivering an abysmal response to President Obama’s State of the Union address in 2009. He tried to run for president in 2016 but gained next to no traction. Eventually, he endorsed Marco Rubio.
Jindal has remained largely quiet during the Trump presidency. He wrote an article in December of 2019 about “populist patriots” rejecting the establishment. But other than that, he’s been rather muted. Until this past weekend.
In an essay published in the Wall Street Journal Sunday, Jindal argued that the “new world order” touted by George H. W. Bush in the 1990s is “no longer relevant.” He urged Republicans to reject the party’s old talking points about trade, immigration, and foreign policy. Voters are looking to “back candidates that pledge to continue [Trump’s] fight against elites in both parties,” he declared. Republicans should embrace his nationalist platform.
Although Jindal has largely been relegated to political obscurity, he’s clearly betting on the growth of the America First movement within the GOP. If he becomes more boisterous in his support for Trump’s brand of populism in the coming years, he might just add an element of intrigue to what’s shaping up to be a titanic battle for the heart and soul of the Republican Party in four years.
What will 2024 look like?
As it stands currently —if Trump doesn’t run — his ambassador to the U.N., Nikki Haley, is without a doubt the Deep State’s pick for president. She’s the Jeb Bush of the party. Neocons and the establishment love her. Fox News and CNBC went gaga over her speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention this week. An imperialist through and through, she’s made the rounds to every major interest group on the right over the last few years, including the influential American Israel Political Action Committee.
The nationalist lane to the nomination would be a bit more crowded. It’s arguably composed of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Josh Hawley, and potentially Marco Rubio.
Deranged Never Trumpers desperately want the party back. Their desire to drag the country into endless wars and flood the American market with cheap immigrant labor is insatiable. The open borders, Chamber of Commerce crowd will do anything they can to get someone elected who’ll reverse President Trump’s anti-globalist policies. Look for Liz Cheney, Mitt Romney, and the likes of Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw to carry water for the old guard over these coming years.
The evolving GOP
I’ve written before about why the Republican Party needs to maintain the new coalition of socially conservative, blue-collar voters President Trump has forged together. Whereas the GOP can and should move to the center on economics — while also maintaining their law and order, pro-life message — Democrats can’t moderate on any social issues without infuriating their base. They’re beholden to the radical left. It’d be a monumental blunder for Republicans to not solidify this once-in-a-generation realignment.
Donald Trump Jr. seemed to get that when he told The Hill newspaper recently that, “we’re still the party of endless wars and there are still some neocons who are really into that and we are not. My father is not … I just think that mentality is really out of place in the Republican Party right now but there are going to be those dinosaurs who do not evolve.”
He’s absolutely right. It’s high-time America First, religious conservatives kicked to the curb once and for all establishment, weak-kneed, country-club RINOs who treat the US like a multinational corporation and who only care about the size of the Gross Domestic Product. The future of the party, and arguably the country, depends on it.
Follow Stephen Stephen Kokx is a journalist for LifeSiteNews. He previously worked for the Archdiocese of Chicago under the late Francis Cardinal George. A former community college instructor, Stephen has written and spoken extensively about Catholic social teaching and politics. His essays have appeared in a variety of outlets, including Catholic Family News, CatholicVote, and Alpha News.
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