lifesitenews--2020-09-03--Spanish bishop apologizes to spouses refused Communion on tongue

September 3 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — A Spanish Catholic who was refused Holy Communion on the tongue , together with his wife , has received a formal letter of apology from his local bishop , who confirmed that whatever sanitary recommendations are in place for the prevention of the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus , receiving the Host directly in the mouth can not be forbidden .
The incident took place on July 26 , when the lay Catholic and his wife presented themselves for Communion in the church of Saint Ignatius of the Salesians in Ciudad Real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The celebrant refused to allow the couple to receive Holy Communion kneeling and on the lips , on the grounds that COVID-19 rules say the Host should be given in the hand .
The husband wrote to the bishop of Ciudad Real , Gerardo Melgar , saying his and his wife ’ s rights had been violated .
The diocese answered on August 20 , 2020 , with a remarkably courteous letter affirming the faithful ’ s right to receive Communion reverently .
Here below is LifeSite ’ s translation of the letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the letter addressed to His Excellency Gerardo Melgar Viciosa , Bishop of Ciudad Real , Prior of the Military Orders of Santiago , Calatrava , Alcántara and Montesa , dated July 29 , in which you make known that you consider your rights as a member of the faithful of the Church to have been violated because you and your wife were denied communion on the lips in the Eucharist celebrated on July 26 , 2020 , at 10:30 am , in the Church of San Ignacio ( Salesians ) in Ciudad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entrusted me with the task of expressing his apologies for such a situation , and has also communicated with the rector of that church so that something similar does not happen again , because although it is true that the health emergency in which we find ourselves makes it advisable that the faithful receive Communion in the hand , as a safety measure to avoid spreading Covid-19 , at no time can it be forbidden to do so on the tongue , if the faithful who are to receive it so desire .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you the expression of my consideration and esteem in Christ .
Chancellor-Secretary General of the Bishopric of Ciudad Real This vindication of the layman ’ s protest — which must have been courteously worded to elicit such a response — makes very clear that the Church can not change the rules for giving the Eucharist for whatever reason , including sanitary requirements whose objective is in itself good : preventing the spread of a contagious disease .
It is a way of recalling that the Church has rights that transcend those of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to change her way of doing things , in particular with regard to the Sacraments .
Bishop Gerardo Melgar , according to the letter , personally contacted the priest who refused to give the Host on the lips and gave him clear orders not to recommence , which means that the diocese did not merely pay lip service to the layman who asked for his rights to be respected .
It must be understood that in this case , the layman ’ s request was not a mere demand to his own advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show due veneration to the adorable Body and Blood , Soul and Divinity of Our Lord .
The letter ’ s insistence that the current “ health emergency ” would make it “ advisable ” to distribute Holy Communion in the hand is regrettable , in that it is not founded on scientific fact .
No studies have been made justifying the decision by bishops ’ conferences and individual bishops and other religious authorities to ban Communion on the tongue in so-called application of governmental sanitary rules .
Instead , last June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the professional opinion of an Italian professor of medicine , gave a list of reasons showing that the reception of Holy Communion kneeling and on the tongue is “ safer than hand Communion.
” This is particularly the case in the Tridentine rite , which includes “ barrier measures ” such as requiring the priest to hold thumb and forefinger joined together from the moment he has consecrated the bread , using them only to touch the Host from then on until the moment when he once again purifies his hands .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to receive Communion , contamination by droplets is less likely because the priest ’ s face is not at the same level as that of the communicant , and contamination comes mostly from sullied hands .
Dr. Didier Raoult of France is also of the opinion , following his experience with the Wuhan coronavirus , that COVID-19 is mostly spread by hand and insists that hand-washing is more effective to avoid contagion than wearing a mask .
The 2009 note from the congregation was written as a response regarding the HIN1 flu epidemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar result to that of the couple in Spain when he complained that he had been refused Communion because he did not want to receive the Host in the hand , invoking canon law and the above response of the Congregation for Divine Worship .
Receiving Communion on the tongue follows the regular prescription of the Church , reception in the hand being allowed only through an “ indult , ” or exception , however widespread this may be .
This is not the first time that the diocese of Ciudad Real in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s refusal to receive the Host in the hand .
In 2017 , the progressive Catholic media outlet Religión Digital told the story of a lady who was refused Communion thrice in the rural parish of San Carlos del Valle because she did not want to receive the Host in the hand .
The refusals were followed by a public demonstration joined by about 100 parishioners asking for the diocese to replace their parish priest .
Fr .
Miguel Palomar ended up asking for forgiveness from the woman at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : it would “ never happen again , ” he said .
The COVID-19 crisis is giving many bishops and priests a pretext to impose Communion in the hand .
But it is clear that the imposition is unlawful .
COVID deaths in Spain have decreased steadily since a peak of 877 in one day at the end of March .
Since the beginning of June , they have varied mostly between 0 and 10 , with a few moderate highs of around 50 .

A deputy wrote to the couple that the bishop 'communicated with the rector of that church so that something similar does not happen again.'
September 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — A Spanish Catholic who was refused Holy Communion on the tongue, together with his wife, has received a formal letter of apology from his local bishop, who confirmed that whatever sanitary recommendations are in place for the prevention of the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, receiving the Host directly in the mouth cannot be forbidden.
The incident took place on July 26, when the lay Catholic and his wife presented themselves for Communion in the church of Saint Ignatius of the Salesians in Ciudad Real, 200 km south of Madrid. The celebrant refused to allow the couple to receive Holy Communion kneeling and on the lips, on the grounds that COVID-19 rules say the Host should be given in the hand.
The husband wrote to the bishop of Ciudad Real, Gerardo Melgar, saying his and his wife’s rights had been violated.
The diocese answered on August 20, 2020, with a remarkably courteous letter affirming the faithful’s right to receive Communion reverently. Here below is LifeSite’s translation of the letter:
Diocese of Ciudad Real Ciudad Real, August 20, 2020 Dear Sir, in the Lord, I am pleased to acknowledge receipt of the letter addressed to His Excellency Gerardo Melgar Viciosa, Bishop of Ciudad Real, Prior of the Military Orders of Santiago, Calatrava, Alcántara and Montesa, dated July 29, in which you make known that you consider your rights as a member of the faithful of the Church to have been violated because you and your wife were denied communion on the lips in the Eucharist celebrated on July 26, 2020, at 10:30 am, in the Church of San Ignacio (Salesians) in Ciudad Real. His Most Reverend Excellency has entrusted me with the task of expressing his apologies for such a situation, and has also communicated with the rector of that church so that something similar does not happen again, because although it is true that the health emergency in which we find ourselves makes it advisable that the faithful receive Communion in the hand, as a safety measure to avoid spreading Covid-19, at no time can it be forbidden to do so on the tongue, if the faithful who are to receive it so desire. I take this opportunity to express to you the expression of my consideration and esteem in Christ. Signed : Juan Carlos Fernández de Simón Soriano Chancellor-Secretary General of the Bishopric of Ciudad Real Prot. No. 520/0262
This vindication of the layman’s protest — which must have been courteously worded to elicit such a response — makes very clear that the Church cannot change the rules for giving the Eucharist for whatever reason, including sanitary requirements whose objective is in itself good: preventing the spread of a contagious disease.
It is a way of recalling that the Church has rights that transcend those of the civil authorities, who are not competent to change her way of doing things, in particular with regard to the Sacraments.
Bishop Gerardo Melgar, according to the letter, personally contacted the priest who refused to give the Host on the lips and gave him clear orders not to recommence, which means that the diocese did not merely pay lip service to the layman who asked for his rights to be respected.
It must be understood that in this case, the layman’s request was not a mere demand to his own advantage, but an affirmation of the right to show due veneration to the adorable Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord.
The letter’s insistence that the current “health emergency” would make it “advisable” to distribute Holy Communion in the hand is regrettable, in that it is not founded on scientific fact. No studies have been made justifying the decision by bishops’ conferences and individual bishops and other religious authorities to ban Communion on the tongue in so-called application of governmental sanitary rules.
Instead, last June, 21 doctors from Austria, quoting the professional opinion of an Italian professor of medicine, gave a list of reasons showing that the reception of Holy Communion kneeling and on the tongue is “safer than hand Communion.” This is particularly the case in the Tridentine rite, which includes “barrier measures” such as requiring the priest to hold thumb and forefinger joined together from the moment he has consecrated the bread, using them only to touch the Host from then on until the moment when he once again purifies his hands.
They also noted that when the faithful kneel to receive Communion, contamination by droplets is less likely because the priest’s face is not at the same level as that of the communicant, and contamination comes mostly from sullied hands.
Dr. Didier Raoult of France is also of the opinion, following his experience with the Wuhan coronavirus, that COVID-19 is mostly spread by hand and insists that hand-washing is more effective to avoid contagion than wearing a mask.
The Austrian doctors recalled:
[I]n a communication of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church of April 3, 1985, we read: ‘The Apostolic See maintains the traditional method of administering Communion throughout the Church …’ The same Congregation affirmed in 2009 that the faithful always have the right to receive communion on the tongue and that it is not allowed to refuse it. No exception (such as a pandemic) is mentioned here.
The 2009 note from the congregation was written as a response regarding the HIN1 flu epidemic.
A layman in France obtained a similar result to that of the couple in Spain when he complained that he had been refused Communion because he did not want to receive the Host in the hand, invoking canon law and the above response of the Congregation for Divine Worship. Receiving Communion on the tongue follows the regular prescription of the Church, reception in the hand being allowed only through an “indult,” or exception, however widespread this may be.
This is not the first time that the diocese of Ciudad Real in Spain has been confronted with the faithful’s refusal to receive the Host in the hand. In 2017, the progressive Catholic media outlet Religión Digital told the story of a lady who was refused Communion thrice in the rural parish of San Carlos del Valle because she did not want to receive the Host in the hand.
The refusals were followed by a public demonstration joined by about 100 parishioners asking for the diocese to replace their parish priest. Fr. Miguel Palomar ended up asking for forgiveness from the woman at the end of his Sunday sermon, promising to amend: it would “never happen again,” he said.
The COVID-19 crisis is giving many bishops and priests a pretext to impose Communion in the hand. But it is clear that the imposition is unlawful.
COVID deaths in Spain have decreased steadily since a peak of 877 in one day at the end of March. Since the beginning of June, they have varied mostly between 0 and 10, with a few moderate highs of around 50.
Follow Jeanne Jeanne Smits has worked as a journalist in France since 1987 after obtaining a Master of Arts in Law. She formerly directed the French daily Présent and was editor-in-chief of an all-internet French-speaking news site called reinformation.tv. She writes regularly for a number of Catholic journals (Monde & vie, L’Homme nouveau, Reconquête…) and runs a personal pro-life blog. In addition, she is often invited to radio and TV shows on alternative media. She is vice-president of the Christian and French defense association “AGRIF.” She is the French translator of The Dictator Pope by Henry Sire and Christus Vincit by Bishop Schneider, and recently contributed to the Bref examen critique de la communion dans la main about Communion in the hand. She is married and has three children, and lives near Paris.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-03--Christian university imposes random COVID temp checks, threatens suspension

SIOUX CENTER , Iowa , September 3 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — A Christian university has mandated that for students to attend its school , they must sign an open-ended “ Community Covenant for COVID-19 , ” which includes the possibility of mandatory coronavirus vaccines , and compliance with testing , potential quarantine measures .
Dordt University is a Christian college located in Sioux Center , Iowa .
The school ’ s “ Community Covenant for COVID-19 ” agreement also requires students to submit to random temperature checks .
If a student passes , he will receive a hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 measures are to broaden “ the definition of what it means to be pro-life , ” according to an August 21 report from the Iowa Standard , which had access to the school 's covenant document .
“ We will be remembered more for how we treated one another during this trying time than we will for who was right or wrong about the precautions that we were all asked to enact for the sake of others and for ourselves , ” reads the Community Covenant for COVID-19 document .
A page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but does not provide in-depth detail as to its contents .
The Iowa Standard report also mentions an email sent to students before the start of the school year , which told students they are forbidden to attend their local church in person until September 13 .
“ From now until Sunday , Sept. 13 , students are asked to only virtually attend local churches .
We ’ ll continue to collaborate with local church leaders regarding in-person attendance from Sept. 13 and beyond , but like so many other things in life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” says the email .
The email also says that to attend classes , students have to sign the document .
“ Students , you are required to review and sign the COVID-19 Community Covenant before the first day of class on Tuesday , Aug. 25 .
You will not be allowed to attend classes without completing this form , ” says the email .
LifeSiteNews reached out to Dordt University to ask for a copy of the Community Covenant for COVID-19 document , as well as to clarify how a Christian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attending their local church in person .
As of press time , there has been no reply .
The Dordt coronavirus covenant also mentions that students may be “ required ” to have both the flu vaccine and a potential coronavirus vaccine should one become available , although there may be “ limited ” exemptions .
“ I understand that for public health reasons , Dordt may require me to have an influenza vaccination this year ( limited exemptions may be available for individuals with specific religious or health reasons ) .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine for COVID-19 be developed which could significantly reduce the impact of this disease on our community , Dordt may require me to be vaccinated , ” reads one of the statements students must agree to from the covenant .
“ I will follow the guidelines of Dordt ’ s leadership regarding COVID-19 mitigation , even if they have to change mid-year , ” reads another .
LifeSiteNews also reached out to Dordt University to ask them about mandating vaccines for students , but as of press time did not get a reply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the school is overstepping its “ boundaries ” with the covenant .
“ In my opinion , the university has blatantly overstepped its boundaries and seeks to bind students ’ consciences by potentially forcing them to disobey their elders by complying with this document , ” a Dordt parent was quoted as saying in the Iowa Standard report .
The Iowa Standard also lists other requirements students must agree to in the covenant .
“ While acknowledging that these rules and precautions may or may not be effective in mitigating the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comply with such rules and precautions and any modifications or amendments to them .
I understand that failure to do so is a violation of Dordt ’ s Student Code of Conduct and that failing to comply could subject me to disciplinary sanctions , including , but not limited to , probation , suspension , dismissal and being denied further entry onto Dordt ’ s campus , ” reads a statement students must agree to .
The email sent to students also included certain health measures students would have to agree to , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ perhaps as often as you wash your underwear.
” The email also mentions that students would have to complete a daily health assessment online “ every 24 hours ” until at least September 30 .
A video posted on Dordt ’ s YouTube page goes over health measures students are expected to comply with , including the random temperature checks , a mask made of at least “ two layers , ” and gloves in computer labs .
Virtually all universities across the United States , as well as in Canada , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Examples include a recent San Diego Tribune report that highlights how San Diego State University hired private security to be on the lookout for students who violate school coronavirus policies such as mandatory masks and social distancing .
Indiana State University has threatened students with suspension if they do not comply with the school 's COVID-19 rules .

Dordt University's 'Community Covenant for COVID-19' includes the possibility of mandatory coronavirus vaccines, compliance with testing, and other potential quarantine measures.
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa, September 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — A Christian university has mandated that for students to attend its school, they must sign an open-ended “Community Covenant for COVID-19,” which includes the possibility of mandatory coronavirus vaccines, and compliance with testing, potential quarantine measures.
Dordt University is a Christian college located in Sioux Center, Iowa. The school’s “Community Covenant for COVID-19” agreement also requires students to submit to random temperature checks. If a student passes, he will receive a hand stamp.
The school says the extra COVID-19 measures are to broaden “the definition of what it means to be pro-life,” according to an August 21 report from the Iowa Standard, which had access to the school's covenant document.
“We will be remembered more for how we treated one another during this trying time than we will for who was right or wrong about the precautions that we were all asked to enact for the sake of others and for ourselves,” reads the Community Covenant for COVID-19 document.
A page on the university website mentions the covenant but does not provide in-depth detail as to its contents.
The Iowa Standard report also mentions an email sent to students before the start of the school year, which told students they are forbidden to attend their local church in person until September 13.
“From now until Sunday, Sept. 13, students are asked to only virtually attend local churches. We’ll continue to collaborate with local church leaders regarding in-person attendance from Sept. 13 and beyond, but like so many other things in life right now, our situation could change,” says the email.
The email also says that to attend classes, students have to sign the document.
“Students, you are required to review and sign the COVID-19 Community Covenant before the first day of class on Tuesday, Aug. 25. You will not be allowed to attend classes without completing this form,” says the email.
LifeSiteNews reached out to Dordt University to ask for a copy of the Community Covenant for COVID-19 document, as well as to clarify how a Christian college would “ban” students from attending their local church in person.
As of press time, there has been no reply.
The Dordt coronavirus covenant also mentions that students may be “required” to have both the flu vaccine and a potential coronavirus vaccine should one become available, although there may be “limited” exemptions.
“I understand that for public health reasons, Dordt may require me to have an influenza vaccination this year (limited exemptions may be available for individuals with specific religious or health reasons). I also understand that, should an effective vaccine for COVID-19 be developed which could significantly reduce the impact of this disease on our community, Dordt may require me to be vaccinated,” reads one of the statements students must agree to from the covenant.
“I will follow the guidelines of Dordt’s leadership regarding COVID-19 mitigation, even if they have to change mid-year,” reads another.
LifeSiteNews also reached out to Dordt University to ask them about mandating vaccines for students, but as of press time did not get a reply.
A concerned parent of a student said that the school is overstepping its “boundaries” with the covenant.
“In my opinion, the university has blatantly overstepped its boundaries and seeks to bind students’ consciences by potentially forcing them to disobey their elders by complying with this document,” a Dordt parent was quoted as saying in the Iowa Standard report.
The Iowa Standard also lists other requirements students must agree to in the covenant.
“While acknowledging that these rules and precautions may or may not be effective in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, I agree to comply with such rules and precautions and any modifications or amendments to them. I understand that failure to do so is a violation of Dordt’s Student Code of Conduct and that failing to comply could subject me to disciplinary sanctions, including, but not limited to, probation, suspension, dismissal and being denied further entry onto Dordt’s campus,” reads a statement students must agree to.
The email sent to students also included certain health measures students would have to agree to, such as washing one’s mask “perhaps as often as you wash your underwear.”
The email also mentions that students would have to complete a daily health assessment online “every 24 hours” until at least September 30.
A video posted on Dordt’s YouTube page goes over health measures students are expected to comply with, including the random temperature checks, a mask made of at least “two layers,” and gloves in computer labs.
Virtually all universities across the United States, as well as in Canada, have implemented strict back-to-school COVID-19 measures.
Examples include a recent San Diego Tribune report that highlights how San Diego State University hired private security to be on the lookout for students who violate school coronavirus policies such as mandatory masks and social distancing.
Indiana State University has threatened students with suspension if they do not comply with the school's COVID-19 rules.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-03--Black leaders demand Planned Parenthood repent of ‘systemic racism’

September 3 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — A coalition of more than 100 American black leaders are calling on Planned Parenthood Federation of America to disavow its “ racist legacy ” and end its “ systemic racism ” that “ targets Black lives in the womb.
” In a letter sent Tuesday to Planned Parenthood acting president Alexis McGill Johnson , the signatories blast the abortion giant for the “ massive iniquity ” of targeting black communities for abortion , all the while stating support of Black Lives Matter .
They ask McGill Johnson to “ confront the systemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to publicly renounce the racist legacy of your founder , Margaret Sanger.
” “ Ms .
Johnson , your words about the Black Lives Matter movement ring hollow while your organization perpetuates this racist legacy , ” the signatories write .
“ [ W ] ill you confront the iniquity that your abortion practices perpetrate against Black lives ?
Will you fight the racism that targets Black lives in the womb ?
” The “ impact of abortion on Black communities is unequal and disproportionate , ” the signatories write .
Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ female population , but they “ represent 36 percent of all abortions , ” the letter states .
Black women are also “ five times more likely than white women to receive an abortion .
In some cities , like New York , more Black children are aborted every year than are born alive.
” Moreover , across America , “ Planned Parenthood ’ s surgical facilities target minority communities for abortion .
In fact , 79 percent of Planned Parenthood ’ s surgical abortion facilities are located in or near communities of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is no accident.
” “ This massive iniquity , and the disproportionate harm it does to Black Americans , is fully in keeping with the racist , eugenicist vision of your organization ’ s founder , ” the signatories write .
“ Margaret Sanger wanted to use abortion and contraception to cull minority populations.
” Indeed , Sanger infamously stated in a 1939 letter : “ We do not want word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population.
” The letter to McGill Johnson was organized by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in partnership with the Frederick Douglass Foundation , according to a preamble on the HCA website .
“ This effort demonstrates the outrage among the Black community that we have been strategically and consistently targeted by the abortion industry ever since the practice was legalized almost 50 years ago , ” HCA executive director Rev .
Dean Nelson told Catholic News Agency .
The letter was signed by elected officials , pastors , and attorneys , including Louisiana state senator Katrina Jackson ( D ) , Texas state representative James White ( R @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( D ) , Indiana attorney general Curtis Hill ( R ) , pro-life activists Benjamin Watson and Alveda King , and political strategist Justin Giboney .
The letter comes after the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York ( PPGNY ) affiliate ousted CEO Laura McQuade in June after 300 of the affiliate ’ s employees signed a letter accusing McQuade of “ systemic racism , pay inequity , and lack of upward mobility for Black staff , ” as well as abusive behavior and financial malfeasance .
In July , PPGNY announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name from its flagship Manhattan abortion facility because of its founder ’ s “ harmful connection to the eugenics movement.
” The step was “ necessary and overdue ” to “ reckon with our legacy and acknowledge Planned Parenthood ’ s contributions to historical reproductive harm within communities of color , ” the chair of the affiliate ’ s board said .
The coalition ’ s letter referred to this incident , stating that the abortion giant ’ s New York employees “ raised awareness about the toxic culture and systemic racism within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Planned Parenthood of Greater New York and North Central States has disavowed Sanger ’ s eugenic views , Planned Parenthood National has remained silent , ” the signatories write .
“ We call on you to change that .
Planned Parenthood National must renounce the views and legacy of its founder and acknowledge and discontinue its ongoing systemic targeting of Black Americans with abortion facilities.
” NY Planned Parenthood to scrub racist Margaret Sanger ’ s ‘ harmful ’ name from abortion center New Planned Parenthood CEO tries to rewrite history , deny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s shocking ties to eugenics go far beyond Margaret Sanger

Planned Parenthood Federation of America must disavow its 'racist legacy' that 'targets Black lives in the womb,' demanded a coalition of over 100 American black leaders.
September 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — A coalition of more than 100 American black leaders are calling on Planned Parenthood Federation of America to disavow its “racist legacy” and end its “systemic racism” that “targets Black lives in the womb.”
In a letter sent Tuesday to Planned Parenthood acting president Alexis McGill Johnson, the signatories blast the abortion giant for the “massive iniquity” of targeting black communities for abortion, all the while stating support of Black Lives Matter.
They ask McGill Johnson to “confront the systemic racism of America’s abortion practices and to publicly renounce the racist legacy of your founder, Margaret Sanger.”
“Ms. Johnson, your words about the Black Lives Matter movement ring hollow while your organization perpetuates this racist legacy,” the signatories write. “[W]ill you confront the iniquity that your abortion practices perpetrate against Black lives? Will you fight the racism that targets Black lives in the womb?”
The “impact of abortion on Black communities is unequal and disproportionate,” the signatories write.
Black women are only 13 percent of the female population, but they “represent 36 percent of all abortions,” the letter states.
Black women are also “five times more likely than white women to receive an abortion. In some cities, like New York, more Black children are aborted every year than are born alive.”
Moreover, across America, “Planned Parenthood’s surgical facilities target minority communities for abortion. In fact, 79 percent of Planned Parenthood’s surgical abortion facilities are located in or near communities of color,” write the signatories. “This is no accident.”
“This massive iniquity, and the disproportionate harm it does to Black Americans, is fully in keeping with the racist, eugenicist vision of your organization’s founder,” the signatories write. “Margaret Sanger wanted to use abortion and contraception to cull minority populations.”
Indeed, Sanger infamously stated in a 1939 letter: “We do not want word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population.”
The letter to McGill Johnson was organized by the Human Coalition Action (HCA) in partnership with the Frederick Douglass Foundation, according to a preamble on the HCA website.
“This effort demonstrates the outrage among the Black community that we have been strategically and consistently targeted by the abortion industry ever since the practice was legalized almost 50 years ago,” HCA executive director Rev. Dean Nelson told Catholic News Agency.
The letter was signed by elected officials, pastors, and attorneys, including Louisiana state senator Katrina Jackson (D), Texas state representative James White (R), Georgia state representative Mack Jackson (D), Indiana attorney general Curtis Hill (R), pro-life activists Benjamin Watson and Alveda King, and political strategist Justin Giboney.
The letter comes after the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) affiliate ousted CEO Laura McQuade in June after 300 of the affiliate’s employees signed a letter accusing McQuade of “systemic racism, pay inequity, and lack of upward mobility for Black staff,” as well as abusive behavior and financial malfeasance.
In July, PPGNY announced that it was removing Sanger’s name from its flagship Manhattan abortion facility because of its founder’s “harmful connection to the eugenics movement.”
The step was “necessary and overdue” to “reckon with our legacy and acknowledge Planned Parenthood’s contributions to historical reproductive harm within communities of color,” the chair of the affiliate’s board said.
The coalition’s letter referred to this incident, stating that the abortion giant’s New York employees “raised awareness about the toxic culture and systemic racism within the organization.”
However, while “Planned Parenthood of Greater New York and North Central States has disavowed Sanger’s eugenic views, Planned Parenthood National has remained silent,” the signatories write.
“We call on you to change that. Planned Parenthood National must renounce the views and legacy of its founder and acknowledge and discontinue its ongoing systemic targeting of Black Americans with abortion facilities.”
Read the full letter here.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-04--Star Trek series adds ‘non-binary,’ transgender characters

September 4 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — The latest iteration of the legendary Star Trek franchise has announced it will be adding both a transgender and a “ non-binary ” character in the upcoming season .
CBS All Access revealed the new characters in a tweet : The introduction of the sexually lost-in-space roles was engineered at the urging of GLAAD , the New York– and Los Angeles–based LGBT media monitoring group .
Over the last 30 years , GLAAD has successfully pushed for ever-increasing positive gay , lesbian , and transgender representation in the television and motion picture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formerly family-friendly Hallmark Channel , which is now “ ‘ open ’ to doing any type of movie — including with gay leads.
” In the upcoming third season of the CBS All Access show , fans will meet the Star Trekuniverse ’ s first non-binary character : Adira , played by newcomer Blu del Barrio .
The character is described as “ highly intelligent with a confidence and self-assurance well beyond their years.
” They will find a new home on the U.S.S .
Discovery and “ form an unexpected bond with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rapp ) and Dr. Hugh Culber ( Wilson Cruz ) .
” The transgender character is Gray , played by Ian Alexander ( The OA ) .
Gray is described as “ empathetic , warm , and eager to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a Trill host , but he will have to adapt when his life takes an unexpected turn.
” The actress who plays the “ non-binary ” character clearly feels as though she ’ s on an urgent mission to indoctrinate the public in her new role .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severely lacking LGBTQ+ subject matters in the curriculum , as well as resources for LGBTQ+ youth , ” del Barrio said in a GLAAD interview .
“ This is not something we can put on a to-do list .
It requires immediate action , ” del Barrio insisted .
“ I honestly believe if schools were legally required to include LGBTQ+ curriculum , we would see a huge change in how our country treats trans people.
” Prepare for the show “ to boldly go ” even more to the left “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move , but the addition of GLAAD ’ s involvement makes it worse , ” wrote Newsbusters ’ Lindsay Kornick .
“ For years , GLAAD has worked as the judge and jury of all things LGBT and beyond , ” Kornick continued .
“ Obnoxious leftist entertainment pieces are rewarded while anything less than 20 % in TV representation is considered a loss .
And the group has only gotten worse in demanding extensive representation for less than 4 % of the country ’ s population .
Of course , left-leaning Hollywood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Prepare for the show ‘ to boldly go ’ even more to the left , ” warned Kornick .
Star Trek : Discovery has had “ Beam me up , Scotty ” firsts .
In 2017 , the series featured the first openly gay couple in a same-sex “ marriage ” in the franchise ’ s history : Lieutenant Stamets , played by Anthony Rapp , and Dr. Hugh Culbert , played by Wilson Cruz .
The sci-fi franchise has tackled issues around sexual diversity before , most pointedly in the Star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The Outcast ” ( 1992 ) .
The “ outcast ” of the title is the member of an androgynous species who confesses both to a female identity and to sexual feelings for First Officer William Riker .
When the affair is discovered , Soren is put on trial and made to undergo conversion therapy .
As the therapy returned Soren to her society ’ s sexless androgyny , gay activists were mixed in their responses to the show .
Following the well publicized homosexuality of actor George Takei , the original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series , Sulu was depicted in the film Star Trek Beyond ( 2016 ) as having a legal male partner .
“ Star Trek has always made a mission of giving visibility to underrepresented communities because it believes in showing people that a future without division on the basis of race , gender , gender identity or sexual orientation is entirely within our reach , ” said Michelle Paradise , co-showrunner and executive producer .
“ We take pride in working closely with Blu del Barrio , Ian Alexander and Nick Adams at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adira and Gray , and bring their stories to life with empathy , understanding , empowerment and joy.
” Star Trek : Discovery ’ s third season debuts on October 15 only on CBS All-Access .

The sci-fi franchise has tackled issues around sexual diversity before, but not like this.
September 4, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — The latest iteration of the legendary Star Trek franchise has announced it will be adding both a transgender and a “non-binary” character in the upcoming season.
CBS All Access revealed the new characters in a tweet:
Welcome Blu del Barrio and @ianaIexander to the #StarTrekFamily! They will be playing Adira, Star Trek's first non-binary character, and Gray, Star Trek's first transgender character in #StarTrekDiscovery Season 3. Learn more about Blu in this @glaad Q&A: https://t.co/gd54tVl8p0 pic.twitter.com/WroJ32n7Cp — Star Trek on CBS All Access (@startrekcbs) September 2, 2020
The introduction of the sexually lost-in-space roles was engineered at the urging of GLAAD, the New York– and Los Angeles–based LGBT media monitoring group.
Over the last 30 years, GLAAD has successfully pushed for ever-increasing positive gay, lesbian, and transgender representation in the television and motion picture industries. The organization recently conquered the formerly family-friendly Hallmark Channel, which is now “‘open’ to doing any type of movie — including with gay leads.”
Entertainment Weekly reports:
In the upcoming third season of the CBS All Access show, fans will meet the Star Trekuniverse’s first non-binary character: Adira, played by newcomer Blu del Barrio. The character is described as “highly intelligent with a confidence and self-assurance well beyond their years.” They will find a new home on the U.S.S. Discovery and “form an unexpected bond with Lt. Commander Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) and Dr. Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz).” The transgender character is Gray, played by Ian Alexander (The OA). Gray is described as “empathetic, warm, and eager to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a Trill host, but he will have to adapt when his life takes an unexpected turn.”
LGBT indoctrination is the goal
The actress who plays the “non-binary” character clearly feels as though she’s on an urgent mission to indoctrinate the public in her new role.
“Our education system in the U.S. is severely lacking LGBTQ+ subject matters in the curriculum, as well as resources for LGBTQ+ youth,” del Barrio said in a GLAAD interview.
“This is not something we can put on a to-do list. It requires immediate action,” del Barrio insisted. “I honestly believe if schools were legally required to include LGBTQ+ curriculum, we would see a huge change in how our country treats trans people.”
Prepare for the show “to boldly go” even more to the left
“The characters alone would be an obnoxious liberal move, but the addition of GLAAD’s involvement makes it worse,” wrote Newsbusters’ Lindsay Kornick.
“For years, GLAAD has worked as the judge and jury of all things LGBT and beyond,” Kornick continued. “Obnoxious leftist entertainment pieces are rewarded while anything less than 20% in TV representation is considered a loss. And the group has only gotten worse in demanding extensive representation for less than 4% of the country’s population. Of course, left-leaning Hollywood has no choice but to agree.”
“Prepare for the show ‘to boldly go’ even more to the left,” warned Kornick.
Star Trek: Discovery has had “Beam me up, Scotty” firsts. In 2017, the series featured the first openly gay couple in a same-sex “marriage” in the franchise’s history: Lieutenant Stamets, played by Anthony Rapp, and Dr. Hugh Culbert, played by Wilson Cruz.
The sci-fi franchise has tackled issues around sexual diversity before, most pointedly in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called “The Outcast” (1992). The “outcast” of the title is the member of an androgynous species who confesses both to a female identity and to sexual feelings for First Officer William Riker. When the affair is discovered, Soren is put on trial and made to undergo conversion therapy. As the therapy returned Soren to her society’s sexless androgyny, gay activists were mixed in their responses to the show.
Following the well publicized homosexuality of actor George Takei, the original Mr. Sulu in the parent Star Trek series, Sulu was depicted in the film Star Trek Beyond (2016) as having a legal male partner.
“Star Trek has always made a mission of giving visibility to underrepresented communities because it believes in showing people that a future without division on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation is entirely within our reach,” said Michelle Paradise, co-showrunner and executive producer. “We take pride in working closely with Blu del Barrio, Ian Alexander and Nick Adams at GLAAD to create the extraordinary characters of Adira and Gray, and bring their stories to life with empathy, understanding, empowerment and joy.”
Star Trek: Discovery’s third season debuts on October 15 only on CBS All-Access.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-04--Pregnant Australian woman arrested for opposing lockdown now afraid to stand up for human rights

BALLARAT , Australia , September 3 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — A pregnant woman in Australia who was arrested in her own home for the “ crime ” of promoting an anti-lockdown event has said she was “ standing up for human rights ” but that she is now too afraid to publicly protest the lockdowns .
Zoe Buhler , whose arrest in front of her two children has been watched by millions online , was interviewed by Australian media following her release from police custody .
Asked if she would still go on protest if she could , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m too scared now and it 's fear-mongering , that 's how I feel.
” Buhler ’ s arrest has gained worldwide attention , attracting criticism from across Australia and around the world .
Sky News host Alan Jones has said Buhler is “ a victim of the inexcusable and unlimited powers given to the Victorian police.
” “ You can only push people so far , ” Jones said .
“ The verbal and intimidatory behaviour towards a pregnant mother is a form of violence the like of which no Australian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling for Victoria ’ s state premier , Daniel Andrews , to resign from his post .
Jones ’ s fellow Sky News host Rowan Dean said the incident represented a “ national day of shame.
” “ Victoria , you stand condemned in the eyes of the world , ” Dean said .
“ I do n't care what your emergency laws are , I do n't care what your lockdown special police think that they are doing , to arrest a pregnant woman for merely putting online her opinion and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he continued .
Miranda Devine , an Australian journalist for the New York Post said the incident showed that “ Australia has become a police state.
” Herald Sun journalist Rita Panahi used Twitter to ask how “ a civilised country [ could ] fall so far so quickly that Victorian authorities can justify terrorising a pregnant woman in her own home over a Facebook post [ . ]
” In a related post , Panahi pointed out that Victorian police declined to fine the thousands of people who took part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June , which were contrary to the lockdown regulations .
“ Victoria police declined to fine activists taking part in BLM march & pushed for private security guards to oversee hotel quarantine program ... when it mattered most they were MIA , ” she wrote .
James Morrow , opinion editor at Sydney-based newspaper The Daily Telegraph , also expressed his shock : “ What the hell ?
Whatever you think of lockdown protests this is not on.
” Australia politician Craig Kelly , M.P.
, a Liberal Federal member for Hughes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times on his Facebook page condemning Buhler ’ s arrest and the lockdown regime that allowed it to occur .
“ I can not believe this .
I weep for what is happening in my country .
This is what you ’ d see expect in Nazi Germany , or scene that Orwell would write in this novel 1984 , ” he continued .
“ Every politician that voted for laws that allows a pregnant mother to be hand-cuffed for a Facebook post ( that criticises government policy ) stands condemned for eternity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not the Spanish Flu — it ’ s about 1/100th of the danger.
” Kelly posted later in the day saying Buhler ’ s family had contacted him and informed him that “ some of the most brilliant legal minds in Victoria ” had offered to represent her ‘ pro bono.
’ Buhler ’ s case is due to be heard at Ballarat Magistrates Court January 25 , 2021 .
Local media report that she is facing a $ 20,000 fine .
Bernie Finn M.P.
, member for the Western Metropolitan Region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described Buhler ’ s arrest as “ intolerable and a total abuse of police power.
” Finn has called on the Victorian police minister to conduct an inquiry why the arrest occurred , saying in parliament that the incident is “ beyond all comprehension.
” Dr. Rocco Loiacono , senior lecturer at the Curtin Law School in Western Australia , told LifeSiteNews that Victoria ’ s 2008 Public Health and Wellbeing Act , which has allowed Premier Daniel Andrews to assume extensive arbitrary powers during the coronavirus crisis , was “ entirely unopposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australian Liberal Party .
“ This appalling piece of legislation received bipartisan support when it was passed in 2008 , and now look at the effect of it , ” he said .
Loiacono explained that the 2008 act allows the Chief Health Officer to authorize the police to exercise emergency powers or public health risk powers for the purpose of eliminating or reducing a serious risk to public health .
The Victorian lockdown regime , among a host of other draconian measures , now allows police to enter private homes without a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief commissioner Shane Patton was unapologetic as he explained that police had in some instances been smashing car windows due to people inside the cars not cooperating with police or following the newly imposed health guidelines .
Australian social and political commentator Bernard Gaynor told LifeSiteNews that Buhler ’ s arrest “ should send shivers down the spine of every Australian.
” “ We have now reached the point where police in Victoria kneel for ‘ Black Lives Matter ’ protests while arresting pregnant mothers for ‘ Thought Crimes , ’ ” Gaynor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law enforcement has been weaponized for political purposes and to silence all dissent .
Daniel Andrews ’ government is now verging on dictatorship , using fear and paranoia resulting from the coronavirus , ” he continued .
“ The truth is that more Australians under the age of 50 have died from shark attacks this year than from COVID-19 .
Yet this has not stopped the government from locking fit , healthy and young people up in their own homes.
” Catholic journalist Natasha Marsh told LifeSiteNews that “ the image of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in pyjamas , is simply the latest horror image for Melburnians.
” “ But every day , I see a mini horror , ” she said .
“ Walking down what used to be one of Melbourne ’ s most beautiful shopping strips , it is now an empty series of ‘ For Lease ’ signs , punctuated here and there by a takeaway coffee shop .
Zoe Buhler is high drama , but what about the mini-drama of the shop that sold exotic buttons , or the cheerful Italians who used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to celebrate them .
They have been snuffed out — chewed up in the glacier of the COVID ‘ crisis ’ — and all in the name of 'our safety . '
” Marsh drew a connection between the imprisonment of Cardinal George Pell for over a year by the Victorian justice system , before his unanimous acquittal by the Australian High Court , and the current statewide confinement now experienced by all Victorian residents .
“ Two years ago , Victorian Police were allowed to hound , tether and badger Cardinal Pell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wider community said nothing .
Evil left unchecked will fester , and so it seems a kind of poetic justice that the same State that put an innocent man in prison is now sharing his fate — we are all in solitary confinement , 23 hours of the day , with no access to Mass .
”

Voices from all around Australia have decried and condemned the arrest.
BALLARAT, Australia, September 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — A pregnant woman in Australia who was arrested in her own home for the “crime” of promoting an anti-lockdown event has said she was “standing up for human rights” but that she is now too afraid to publicly protest the lockdowns.
Zoe Buhler, whose arrest in front of her two children has been watched by millions online, was interviewed by Australian media following her release from police custody.
Asked if she would still go on protest if she could, Buhler replied, “No, I’m too scared now and it's fear-mongering, that's how I feel.”
Buhler’s arrest has gained worldwide attention, attracting criticism from across Australia and around the world.
Sky News host Alan Jones has said Buhler is “a victim of the inexcusable and unlimited powers given to the Victorian police.”
“You can only push people so far,” Jones said.
“The verbal and intimidatory behaviour towards a pregnant mother is a form of violence the like of which no Australian will tolerate,” Jones continued while calling for Victoria’s state premier, Daniel Andrews, to resign from his post.
Jones’s fellow Sky News host Rowan Dean said the incident represented a “national day of shame.”
“Victoria, you stand condemned in the eyes of the world,” Dean said.
“I don't care what your emergency laws are, I don't care what your lockdown special police think that they are doing, to arrest a pregnant woman for merely putting online her opinion and her desire to protest against the lockdown,” he continued.
“We supposedly live in a free society — I’m horrified by this.”
When asked by a journalist about the treatment of Buhler, compared with the thousands of Black Lives Matter protestors who gathered in Melbourne in June, Andrews said that it was a matter for Victoria Police.
Journo: Rules should be applied evenly. Why are we in a situation where 10,000 people were allowed to attend a protest without being penalised, and a woman’s been charged with incitement for allegedly posting something on Facebook. Dan Andrews: It’s a matter for Victoria Police pic.twitter.com/ek6OiUzesP — Keira Savage (@KeiraSavage00) September 3, 2020
Miranda Devine, an Australian journalist for the New York Post said the incident showed that “Australia has become a police state.”
Unbelievable- Australia has become a police state. These are the same politically correct Victoria police who wouldn’t stop violent home invasions and carjackings https://t.co/Yqgm5whDYM — Miranda Devine (@mirandadevine) September 2, 2020
Herald Sun journalist Rita Panahi used Twitter to ask how “a civilised country [could] fall so far so quickly that Victorian authorities can justify terrorising a pregnant woman in her own home over a Facebook post[.]”
How did a civilised country fall so far so quickly that Victorian authorities can justify terrorising a pregnant woman in her own home over a Facebook post?https://t.co/u75C72Autw — Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) September 3, 2020
In a related post, Panahi pointed out that Victorian police declined to fine the thousands of people who took part in Black Lives Matter protests in Melbourne in June, which were contrary to the lockdown regulations.
“Victoria police declined to fine activists taking part in BLM march & pushed for private security guards to oversee hotel quarantine program…when it mattered most they were MIA,” she wrote.
Victoria police declined to fine activists taking part in BLM march & pushed for private security guards to oversee hotel quarantine program…when it mattered most they were MIA. https://t.co/A3RF3qtoh7 — Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) September 2, 2020
James Morrow, opinion editor at Sydney-based newspaper The Daily Telegraph, also expressed his shock: “What the hell? Whatever you think of lockdown protests this is not on.”
What the hell? Whatever you think of lockdown protests this is not on. https://t.co/BJqh90RRI8 — James Morrow (@pwafork) September 2, 2020
Australia politician Craig Kelly, M.P., a Liberal Federal member for Hughes in Sydney's South, has posted numerous times on his Facebook page condemning Buhler’s arrest and the lockdown regime that allowed it to occur.
“THIS IS NOT AUSTRALIA,” Kelly wrote.
“I cannot believe this. I weep for what is happening in my country. This is what you’d see expect in Nazi Germany, or scene that Orwell would write in this novel 1984,” he continued.
“Every politician that voted for laws that allows a pregnant mother to be hand-cuffed for a Facebook post (that criticises government policy) stands condemned for eternity. This madness must end. Covid is not the Spanish Flu — it’s about 1/100th of the danger.”
Kelly posted later in the day saying Buhler’s family had contacted him and informed him that “some of the most brilliant legal minds in Victoria” had offered to represent her ‘pro bono.’ Buhler’s case is due to be heard at Ballarat Magistrates Court January 25, 2021. Local media report that she is facing a $20,000 fine.
Bernie Finn M.P., member for the Western Metropolitan Region in the Parliament of Victoria, has described Buhler’s arrest as “intolerable and a total abuse of police power.”
Finn has called on the Victorian police minister to conduct an inquiry why the arrest occurred, saying in parliament that the incident is “beyond all comprehension.”
Dr. Rocco Loiacono, senior lecturer at the Curtin Law School in Western Australia, told LifeSiteNews that Victoria’s 2008 Public Health and Wellbeing Act, which has allowed Premier Daniel Andrews to assume extensive arbitrary powers during the coronavirus crisis, was “entirely unopposed” by the nominally “conservative” Australian Liberal Party.
“This appalling piece of legislation received bipartisan support when it was passed in 2008, and now look at the effect of it,” he said.
Loiacono explained that the 2008 act allows the Chief Health Officer to authorize the police to exercise emergency powers or public health risk powers for the purpose of eliminating or reducing a serious risk to public health.
The Victorian lockdown regime, among a host of other draconian measures, now allows police to enter private homes without a warrant.
Last month, Victoria police chief commissioner Shane Patton was unapologetic as he explained that police had in some instances been smashing car windows due to people inside the cars not cooperating with police or following the newly imposed health guidelines.
Australian social and political commentator Bernard Gaynor told LifeSiteNews that Buhler’s arrest “should send shivers down the spine of every Australian.”
“We have now reached the point where police in Victoria kneel for ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests while arresting pregnant mothers for ‘Thought Crimes,’” Gaynor said.
“It is proof that law enforcement has been weaponized for political purposes and to silence all dissent. Daniel Andrews’ government is now verging on dictatorship, using fear and paranoia resulting from the coronavirus,” he continued.
“The truth is that more Australians under the age of 50 have died from shark attacks this year than from COVID-19. Yet this has not stopped the government from locking fit, healthy and young people up in their own homes.”
Catholic journalist Natasha Marsh told LifeSiteNews that “the image of the arrest of Zoe Buhler, standing diminutively in pyjamas, is simply the latest horror image for Melburnians.”
“But every day, I see a mini horror,” she said.
“Walking down what used to be one of Melbourne’s most beautiful shopping strips, it is now an empty series of ‘For Lease’ signs, punctuated here and there by a takeaway coffee shop. Zoe Buhler is high drama, but what about the mini-drama of the shop that sold exotic buttons, or the cheerful Italians who used to sell leather shoes? No viral video to celebrate them. They have been snuffed out — chewed up in the glacier of the COVID ‘crisis’ — and all in the name of 'our safety.'”
Marsh drew a connection between the imprisonment of Cardinal George Pell for over a year by the Victorian justice system, before his unanimous acquittal by the Australian High Court, and the current statewide confinement now experienced by all Victorian residents.
“Two years ago, Victorian Police were allowed to hound, tether and badger Cardinal Pell until his eventual false imprisonment, while the wider community said nothing. Evil left unchecked will fester, and so it seems a kind of poetic justice that the same State that put an innocent man in prison is now sharing his fate — we are all in solitary confinement, 23 hours of the day, with no access to Mass.”
This article has been updated.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-04--Alberta protesters vindicated as judge strikes down $1,200 COVID tickets

EDMONTON , Alberta , September 3 , 2020 ( Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms ) — The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is pleased to announce that two more $ 1,200 tickets issued under the Public Health Act to individuals exercising their Charter rights to peacefully protest have been withdrawn by Crown prosecutors .
On the afternoon of May 2 , 2020 , Patrick Lefebvre and approximately six others were at the Alberta Legislature grounds in Edmonton , peacefully protesting the Alberta Government COVID lockdown measures .
Mr. Lefebvre was approached by two Alberta Sheriffs on bicycles .
One Sheriff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not going to be able to have your rally here . ''
The Sheriffs then forcibly grabbed Mr. Lefebvre by the arms and physically compelled him to walk off the Legislature grounds to a Sheriff vehicle .
Mr. Lefebvre was detained by the Sheriffs for approximately 30 minutes .
He was issued a ticket in the amount of $ 1,200 for allegedly contravening an order of a medical officer of health , although the ticket did not state what order Mr. Lefebvre allegedly contravened .
The Sheriffs did not explain to Mr. Lefebvre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or specify why he was forcibly removed from the Legislature grounds and detained .
On the afternoon of May 10 , 2020 , Patrick Tipper and approximately 50 other individuals , independently attended the Legislature grounds to peacefully rally against the Canadian Government gun ban and the Alberta Government COVID lockdown .
During the rally , two teams of three Sheriffs each moved among the attendees , targeting individuals for detentions and removal from the grounds .
One team of Sheriffs approached Mr. Tipper and demanded that he accompany them off the Legislature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr. Tipper ’ s ticket was also in the amount of $ 1,200 and issued for allegedly contravening an order of a medical officer of health .
Like Mr. Lefebvre , Mr. Tipper was not told what was unlawful about his conduct or why he had been removed from the Legislature grounds .
Crown prosecutors have now withdrawn the tickets issued to Mr. Lefebvre and Mr. Tipper .
This follows the withdrawal by the Crown of a similar ticket issued to Cory Teichroew , also represented by the Justice Centre .
Mr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a complaint to the Alberta Sheriffs regarding the conduct of the Sheriffs that apprehended and ticketed them .
“ Many citizens are alarmed at the government response to COVID-19 and the resulting erosion of democracy and violation of constitutional rights .
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals ’ freedom to peacefully assemble and express their opinions , especially at important symbolic locations such as the Legislature grounds .
This protection is even more vital during declared emergencies , to ensure citizen voices are heard and civil liberties preserved ” , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The removal from the Legislature grounds and ticketing of Mr. Lefebvre and Mr. Tipper undermined the rule of law and was an abuse of power by the Sheriffs .
The Justice Centre is pleased to see another tacit acknowledgment from the Crown that these tickets were issued in breach of constitutional rights , ” adds Kitchen .
Published with permission from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms .

The two $1,200 tickets were issued for nebulous offenses against Alberta's 'Public Health Act,' used to justify a huge increase in government power.
EDMONTON, Alberta, September 3, 2020 (Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms) — The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is pleased to announce that two more $1,200 tickets issued under the Public Health Act to individuals exercising their Charter rights to peacefully protest have been withdrawn by Crown prosecutors.
On the afternoon of May 2, 2020, Patrick Lefebvre and approximately six others were at the Alberta Legislature grounds in Edmonton, peacefully protesting the Alberta Government COVID lockdown measures. Mr. Lefebvre was approached by two Alberta Sheriffs on bicycles. One Sheriff told Mr. Lefebvre, “You're not going to be able to have your rally here.” The Sheriffs then forcibly grabbed Mr. Lefebvre by the arms and physically compelled him to walk off the Legislature grounds to a Sheriff vehicle.
Mr. Lefebvre was detained by the Sheriffs for approximately 30 minutes. He was issued a ticket in the amount of $1,200 for allegedly contravening an order of a medical officer of health, although the ticket did not state what order Mr. Lefebvre allegedly contravened. The Sheriffs did not explain to Mr. Lefebvre what was unlawful about his conduct, or specify why he was forcibly removed from the Legislature grounds and detained.
On the afternoon of May 10, 2020, Patrick Tipper and approximately 50 other individuals, independently attended the Legislature grounds to peacefully rally against the Canadian Government gun ban and the Alberta Government COVID lockdown.
During the rally, two teams of three Sheriffs each moved among the attendees, targeting individuals for detentions and removal from the grounds. One team of Sheriffs approached Mr. Tipper and demanded that he accompany them off the Legislature grounds. He was detained and ticketed.
Mr. Tipper’s ticket was also in the amount of $1,200 and issued for allegedly contravening an order of a medical officer of health. Like Mr. Lefebvre, Mr. Tipper was not told what was unlawful about his conduct or why he had been removed from the Legislature grounds.
Crown prosecutors have now withdrawn the tickets issued to Mr. Lefebvre and Mr. Tipper. This follows the withdrawal by the Crown of a similar ticket issued to Cory Teichroew, also represented by the Justice Centre.
Mr. Lefebvre and Mr. Tipper have each submitted a complaint to the Alberta Sheriffs regarding the conduct of the Sheriffs that apprehended and ticketed them.
“Many citizens are alarmed at the government response to COVID-19 and the resulting erosion of democracy and violation of constitutional rights. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals’ freedom to peacefully assemble and express their opinions, especially at important symbolic locations such as the Legislature grounds. This protection is even more vital during declared emergencies, to ensure citizen voices are heard and civil liberties preserved”, states Justice Centre lawyer James Kitchen.
“The removal from the Legislature grounds and ticketing of Mr. Lefebvre and Mr. Tipper undermined the rule of law and was an abuse of power by the Sheriffs. The Justice Centre is pleased to see another tacit acknowledgment from the Crown that these tickets were issued in breach of constitutional rights,” adds Kitchen.
Published with permission from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-04--Tennessee man charged with homicide for allegedly kicking pregnant woman, killing baby

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WHITEHAVEN , Tennessee , September 4 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – A 29-year-old man has been charged with reckless homicide and domestic abuse for allegedly kicking a pregnant woman in the belly and causing the death of her preborn baby , according to law enforcement in Shelby County , Tennessee .
Cedric Mingo is accused of having punched in the face a woman who was seven months ’ pregnant in March 2018 , Fox 13 in Memphis reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at which point Mingo then allegedly kicked her in the stomach .
The woman , whose relation to Mingo is unknown at this time , lost her baby the following month .
Mingo was initially indicted for domestic assault , but the charge was elevated to reckless homicide after medical evidence indicated that his attacks caused the baby ’ s demise .
“ The case is being handled by Asst .
Dist .
Atty .
Neil Hillis of the District Attorney ’ s Vertical Team 2 which handles cases in General Sessions Division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” according to a press release from the Shelby County District Attorney ’ s office .
Tennessee is one of 38 states that recognize the preborn as second victims in violence against pregnant women , and one of 29 states that extend that recognition to any stage of development .
The state ’ s elected branches of government recently moved to protect preborn babies with beating hearts from abortionists as well , but the law is currently tied up in the courts .

The state is one of 38 across the country that consider an unborn baby as a second victim in violent acts against pregnant women.
PETITION: Urge the U.S. Attorney General to investigate the Black Lives Matter organization! Sign the petition here.
WHITEHAVEN, Tennessee, September 4, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – A 29-year-old man has been charged with reckless homicide and domestic abuse for allegedly kicking a pregnant woman in the belly and causing the death of her preborn baby, according to law enforcement in Shelby County, Tennessee.
Cedric Mingo is accused of having punched in the face a woman who was seven months’ pregnant in March 2018, Fox 13 in Memphis reported. The woman fell to the ground, at which point Mingo then allegedly kicked her in the stomach.
The woman, whose relation to Mingo is unknown at this time, lost her baby the following month. Mingo was initially indicted for domestic assault, but the charge was elevated to reckless homicide after medical evidence indicated that his attacks caused the baby’s demise.
“The case is being handled by Asst. Dist. Atty. Neil Hillis of the District Attorney’s Vertical Team 2 which handles cases in General Sessions Division 9 and in Criminal Court Division 2,” according to a press release from the Shelby County District Attorney’s office.
Tennessee is one of 38 states that recognize the preborn as second victims in violence against pregnant women, and one of 29 states that extend that recognition to any stage of development.
The state’s elected branches of government recently moved to protect preborn babies with beating hearts from abortionists as well, but the law is currently tied up in the courts.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-04--Irish govt spent over $3M on chemical abortions alone in 2019

September 4 , 2020 ( Live Action News ) — Ireland ’ s Health Service Executive ( HSE ) spent $ 3.4 million funding chemical abortions ( abortion pill ) in 2019 , according to Carol Nolan TD who revealed the “ staggering ” number in response to a parliamentary question .
The money was paid to general practitioners ( GP ) and does not include money spent on surgical abortions or chemical abortions committed in a hospital setting .
“ When you put this information , and the recent annual report on the number of abortions that took place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have is an emerging sense of how much abortion is going to ‘ cost ’ in terms of the loss of human life and the financial resources that could be better spent at the community level , ” Nolan told Gript .
“ It is also clear however that the fees of [ $ 3.4 million ] do not represent anything like the true financial cost because that number only refers to abortions which took place at 9 weeks or under in a community setting.
” This amount is truly staggering when considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3.7 million to the entire National Women and Infants Health Programme ( NWIHP ) in 2019 .
The pro-life organization Life Institute believes this is a clear example of the government prioritizing funding abortion over supporting pregnant women .
In fact , the National Association of General Practitioners revealed that the HSE pays GPs about $ 538 to commit an abortion but only $ 299 to care for a woman during her pregnancy .
“ These numbers show that some doctors are literally making a killing from the new abortion regime .
GPs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide an abortion than they would make from caring for a woman in pregnancy , and for some doctors , abortion is clearly a profitable undertaking , ” said the group .
Legalized abortion went into effect on January 1 , 2019 , and 6,666 abortions were carried out that year in the nation .
Additionally , 375 abortions were committed on Irish citizens in England and Wales , and 67 of the abortions that occurred in Ireland were committed on women from Northern Ireland .
In 2018 , before the legalization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were committed on Irish citizens in England and Wales .
Since legalization , the number of abortions in Ireland has increased by nearly 150 % .
“ So , what we now need to know is whether or not the money that was paid out in fees for abortion has led to any kind of reduction or withdrawal of funding for any other maternal and infant health services that are carried out as part of the NWIH Programme , ” said Nolan .

The Irish Health Service Executive gives general practitioners over $500 to kill a baby but about $300 to care for a mother during her pregnancy.
September 4, 2020 (Live Action News) — Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) spent $3.4 million funding chemical abortions (abortion pill) in 2019, according to Carol Nolan TD who revealed the “staggering” number in response to a parliamentary question. The money was paid to general practitioners (GP) and does not include money spent on surgical abortions or chemical abortions committed in a hospital setting.
“When you put this information, and the recent annual report on the number of abortions that took place in 2019 together, what we now have is an emerging sense of how much abortion is going to ‘cost’ in terms of the loss of human life and the financial resources that could be better spent at the community level,” Nolan told Gript. “It is also clear however that the fees of [$3.4 million] do not represent anything like the true financial cost because that number only refers to abortions which took place at 9 weeks or under in a community setting.”
This amount is truly staggering when considering the fact that the HSE gave $3.7 million to the entire National Women and Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) in 2019. The pro-life organization Life Institute believes this is a clear example of the government prioritizing funding abortion over supporting pregnant women.
In fact, the National Association of General Practitioners revealed that the HSE pays GPs about $538 to commit an abortion but only $299 to care for a woman during her pregnancy.
“These numbers show that some doctors are literally making a killing from the new abortion regime. GPs are being paid almost twice as much to provide an abortion than they would make from caring for a woman in pregnancy, and for some doctors, abortion is clearly a profitable undertaking,” said the group.
Legalized abortion went into effect on January 1, 2019, and 6,666 abortions were carried out that year in the nation. Additionally, 375 abortions were committed on Irish citizens in England and Wales, and 67 of the abortions that occurred in Ireland were committed on women from Northern Ireland. In 2018, before the legalization of abortion in Ireland, 2,879 abortions were committed on Irish citizens in England and Wales. Since legalization, the number of abortions in Ireland has increased by nearly 150%.
“So, what we now need to know is whether or not the money that was paid out in fees for abortion has led to any kind of reduction or withdrawal of funding for any other maternal and infant health services that are carried out as part of the NWIH Programme,” said Nolan.
Published with permission from Live Action News.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-05--7 steps you can take to defend your privacy from Big Tech spies

PETITION : Break up Big Tech tyrants and defend free speech !
Sign the petition here .
September 4 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — As Big Tech continues to censor , manipulate , and spy on its users , ordinary people from across the world are trying to find new ways to ensure that their privacy and freedom aren ’ t violated .
Dr. Robert Epstein is a Harvard-trained researcher who has testified to Congress about the invasive techniques companies like Google , Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube rely on .
He told LifeSite ’ s John-Henry Westen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight back , there are a handful of things they can do .
Below is a compilation of what Dr. Epstein believes are the best ways individuals can fight back against Big Tech .
“ If people want to see how I use the internet and how I protect myself and my family , they can go to www.MyPrivacyTips.com .
About half of that article that I wrote is about getting away from Google .
You have to get away from Google .
That ’ s the first thing.
” Epstein says Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever invented — funded from the outset by the NSA and the CIA to identify people who are a threat to national security.
” Google , Fitbit , Nest , and all other similar products are collecting data about us non-stop , Epstein says .
“ Personal devices are listening to you .
So your mobile phones are listening to you .
Your Alexa device , which is an Amazon product , is listening to you , never stops listening or recording .
The Google assistant , which is on Android devices , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Google Home , the Google home device , which is like Alexa , is always listening .
And Google has been trying very hard to convince people to put the home device into every single room in the home .
That ’ s why it ’ s called Google Home , because they want to own your home.
” “ There are other search engines .
They ’ re not always as good , but StartPage.com actually draws from Google [ . ]
… [ It ] gives you pretty good search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good .
So there are some alternatives.
” “ When you start to type a search term into Google search box , you ’ re being manipulated from the very first character that you type [ . ]
... [ T ] hey ’ re not trying to help you with your search .
They ’ re trying to manipulate your search.
” “ Jettison Gmail .
... [ Y ] ou must not use Gmail , ” Epstein continued .
“ All the emails , including the private ones where you say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read , the ones that you sort of mark confidential ... all that is nevertheless public to Google.
” “ All … confidential email ... is being recorded and analyzed by Google .
In fact , that kind of information is considered … extreme high value content at Google.
” “ If you ’ re a grown-up and you ’ ve been using the internet for maybe close to 20 years , Google alone has the equivalent of about three million pages of information about you.
” “ You have to move on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preserves privacy .
… The one I use and recommend at the moment is called ProtonMail , ” Epstein said .
“ It ’ s based in Switzerland .
It ’ s subject to very strict Swiss privacy laws .
The basic service is free .
… [ I ] f you ’ re using it heavily , you have to pay a few dollars each month .
... [ I ] t ’ s absolutely worth it .
Absolutely worth it.
” Epstein continued , “ If you ’ re writing ProtonMail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protected .
The information is encrypted end to end , which means even the people of ProtonMail can ’ t read it .
And that ’ s how it should be .
That ’ s how communications should be.
” “ If you switch to ProtonMail , you will still have no privacy when corresponding with someone using Gmail or hidden Google servers .
I tell people whose emails are shared with Google that if they want to communicate with me , they will need to use a a more secure email service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You ’ ve got to dump Chrome , Google ’ s browser , ” Epstein says .
The reason Google created Chrome is “ because the search engine wasn ’ t enough .
The search engine only gave them information if you were searching for something and then went to a website … so they had to develop Chrome … because some people just go directly to websites without going through Google .
So Chrome gives them everything.
” “ Chrome lets them monitor every single thing you ’ re doing online .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whether you ’ re going through Google or not or using any Google products.
” “ By the way ... you agree to all this surveillance , because under their terms of service , which we all agree to , according to the terms of service , whenever we use a Google product , even if we don ’ t know we ’ re using a Google product ... the service says ‘ we can track you.
’ ” “ If you value your privacy , never use Chrome , even in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still tracks you , ” Epstein wrote on his website MyPrivacyTips.com .
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Rely on FireFox and other browsers “ Use FireFox — which is maintained by a nonprofit organization — or use the new Brave browser , which is what I now use.
” “ Google can still get information about you when you ’ re using Firefox or Safari , but nowhere near as much as they get when you ’ re using Chrome .
The Brave browser , which blocks all ads , is faster than Chrome and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Firefox.
” “ Android is an operating system which Google , well , borrowed and then basically enhanced so that they can monitor to you even when you ’ re offline .
In other words , if you ’ re off line on your mobile device and it ’ s an Android device , it ’ s still tracking every single thing you do.
” “ It ’ s tracking every piece of music you listen to on your device and maybe every movie that you watch and every memo that you take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment , you go back online , all the new information is immediately uploaded to Google .
So Android is an extremely aggressive surveillance tool.
” “ There are few Android phones which strip away Google ’ s surveillance tools [ . ]
... [ G ] enerally speaking ... you have to avoid Android.
” Dr. Epstein , who was featured in the documentary The Creepy Line , said he doesn ’ t believe that regulation will fix everything but that it can help with some things .
“ At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some authorities to do some pretty dramatic things .
I would say it ’ s unlikely those things are going to be done .
Senator Cruz himself said to me , he said , the problem is the Democrats are better off benefiting from these companies and also getting huge donations from these companies and getting lots of votes.
” '' [ Senator Cruz ] also said that Republicans don ’ t like to regulate ... so we ’ re pretty much stuck .
But we all have to keep fighting .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high level .
We ’ ve got to get monitoring systems set up ... that [ don ’ t ] threaten anyone ’ s politics [ . ]
… [ M ] onitoring systems have to become permanent around the world.
” Epstein encouraged LifeSite readers to visit www.StopBigTechNow.com to learn more .
Click below to listen to his interview on The John-Henry Westen Show .

Ordinary people from across the world are trying to find new ways to ensure their privacy. Here are some tips from an expert.
PETITION: Break up Big Tech tyrants and defend free speech! Sign the petition here.
September 4, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — As Big Tech continues to censor, manipulate, and spy on its users, ordinary people from across the world are trying to find new ways to ensure that their privacy and freedom aren’t violated.
Dr. Robert Epstein is a Harvard-trained researcher who has testified to Congress about the invasive techniques companies like Google, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube rely on.
He told LifeSite’s John-Henry Westen this week that if people want to fight back, there are a handful of things they can do.
Below is a compilation of what Dr. Epstein believes are the best ways individuals can fight back against Big Tech.
1. Stop using Google
“If people want to see how I use the internet and how I protect myself and my family, they can go to www.MyPrivacyTips.com. About half of that article that I wrote is about getting away from Google. You have to get away from Google. That’s the first thing.”
Epstein says Google is “the most aggressive spying tool ever invented — funded from the outset by the NSA and the CIA to identify people who are a threat to national security.”
Google, Fitbit, Nest, and all other similar products are collecting data about us non-stop, Epstein says.
“Personal devices are listening to you. So your mobile phones are listening to you. Your Alexa device, which is an Amazon product, is listening to you, never stops listening or recording. The Google assistant, which is on Android devices, is always listening. And of course, Google Home, the Google home device, which is like Alexa, is always listening. And Google has been trying very hard to convince people to put the home device into every single room in the home. That’s why it’s called Google Home, because they want to own your home.”
2. Use alternative search engines
Start using non-Google search engines.
“There are other search engines. They’re not always as good, but StartPage.com actually draws from Google[.] … [It] gives you pretty good search results.”
“SwissCows.com is pretty darn good. So there are some alternatives.”
“When you start to type a search term into Google search box, you’re being manipulated from the very first character that you type[.] … [T]hey’re not trying to help you with your search. They’re trying to manipulate your search.”
3. Stop using Gmail
“Jettison Gmail. … [Y]ou must not use Gmail,” Epstein continued.
“All the emails, including the private ones where you say things you wouldn't want anybody to read, the ones that you sort of mark confidential…all that is nevertheless public to Google.”
“All … confidential email … is being recorded and analyzed by Google. In fact, that kind of information is considered … extreme high value content at Google.”
“If you’re a grown-up and you’ve been using the internet for maybe close to 20 years, Google alone has the equivalent of about three million pages of information about you.”
4. Sign up for ProtonMail
“You have to move on to a type of e-mail service that preserves privacy. … The one I use and recommend at the moment is called ProtonMail,” Epstein said.
“It’s based in Switzerland. It’s subject to very strict Swiss privacy laws. The basic service is free. … [I]f you’re using it heavily, you have to pay a few dollars each month. … [I]t’s absolutely worth it. Absolutely worth it.”
Epstein continued, “If you’re writing ProtonMail to ProtonMail, you’re completely protected. The information is encrypted end to end, which means even the people of ProtonMail can’t read it. And that’s how it should be. That’s how communications should be.”
“If you switch to ProtonMail, you will still have no privacy when corresponding with someone using Gmail or hidden Google servers. I tell people whose emails are shared with Google that if they want to communicate with me, they will need to use a a more secure email service, and they usually switch.”
5. “Dump Chrome”
“You’ve got to dump Chrome, Google’s browser,” Epstein says.
The reason Google created Chrome is “because the search engine wasn’t enough. The search engine only gave them information if you were searching for something and then went to a website … so they had to develop Chrome … because some people just go directly to websites without going through Google. So Chrome gives them everything.”
“Chrome lets them monitor every single thing you’re doing online. Period,” Epstein stated. “Whether you’re going through Google or not or using any Google products.”
“By the way…you agree to all this surveillance, because under their terms of service, which we all agree to, according to the terms of service, whenever we use a Google product, even if we don’t know we’re using a Google product … the service says ‘we can track you.’”
“If you value your privacy, never use Chrome, even in the bogus ‘Incognito’ mode, which still tracks you,” Epstein wrote on his website MyPrivacyTips.com.
6. Rely on FireFox and other browsers
“Use FireFox — which is maintained by a nonprofit organization — or use the new Brave browser, which is what I now use.”
“Google can still get information about you when you’re using Firefox or Safari, but nowhere near as much as they get when you’re using Chrome. The Brave browser, which blocks all ads, is faster than Chrome and was developed by the software engineer who built Firefox.”
7. Toss out your Android phones
“You’ve gotta dump Android, which is Google’s operating system.”
“Android is an operating system which Google, well, borrowed and then basically enhanced so that they can monitor to you even when you’re offline. In other words, if you’re off line on your mobile device and it’s an Android device, it’s still tracking every single thing you do.”
“It’s tracking every piece of music you listen to on your device and maybe every movie that you watch and every memo that you take. And so on your shopping lists at the moment, you go back online, all the new information is immediately uploaded to Google. So Android is an extremely aggressive surveillance tool.”
“There are few Android phones which strip away Google’s surveillance tools[.] … [G]enerally speaking … you have to avoid Android.”
Dr. Epstein, who was featured in the documentary The Creepy Line, said he doesn’t believe that regulation will fix everything but that it can help with some things.
“At the higher level … we eventually need some authorities to do some pretty dramatic things. I would say it’s unlikely those things are going to be done. Senator Cruz himself said to me, he said, the problem is the Democrats are better off benefiting from these companies and also getting huge donations from these companies and getting lots of votes.”
“[Senator Cruz] also said that Republicans don’t like to regulate … so we’re pretty much stuck. But we all have to keep fighting. We’ve got to fight at a high level. We’ve got to get monitoring systems set up … that [don’t] threaten anyone’s politics[.] … [M]onitoring systems have to become permanent around the world.”
Epstein encouraged LifeSite readers to visit www.StopBigTechNow.com to learn more. Click below to listen to his interview on The John-Henry Westen Show.
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