lifesitenews--2020-11-11--Toronto Catholic School Board flouts own rules in joining LGBT attack against Catholic trustee

TORONTO , Canada , November 11 , 2020 ( Corriere Canadese ) — Just when one thinks the situation could not get more ridiculous at the Toronto Catholic District School Board , the Board decided to meet on November 4 to address Ontario education minister Stephen Lecce ’ s diktat to reopen an issue that had been consuming their resources , creative energies and their abilities to deal with the challenges of accommodating and instructing our children in a virus-infested environment .
Except that they had no authority to do so .
Their deliberations are not only invalid , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be illegal .
And they are subjecting one of their colleagues to legal “ double jeopardy ” .
If the Minister counseled them to do so anyway , he has some serious explaining to do .
While he is at it , he will no doubt find the time to explain how he managed to make two announcements of capital funding for projects in the wards of Trustees Rizzo and De Domenico .
Both have been agitating to reopen the issue while publicly pillorying their colleague , Trustee Michael Del Grande , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a debate .
The Board had made a determination that he had not breached the Trustee Code of Conduct .
Trustees can reopen the issue only through judicial review .
In layman ’ s terms , they can appeal the decision to another jurisdiction – the Divisional Court , according to the written advice provided by the former Interim Integrity Commissioner to mothers who had launched a complaint against Trustee De Domenico for harassment and conduct inconsistent with his Oath of Office .
As to Trustee Rizzo , in August , the Board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ material ] conflict of interest .
Moreover , her threats to visit aggravated assault on a union official are still before the Labour Relations Board .
The police should have been involved .
On November 4 , the TCDSB met in camera ( private ) , notwithstanding the above , to consider reopening the matter and curry favor with the Minister for his announcements .
In their rush , they neglected to report to public session as required by the rules and the law .
Without that , and the ensuing public vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the confidential report , the matter would come to an end .
Nevertheless , the next day the report found its way into the hands of a Toronto Star reporter , and presumably in those of the Minister and in other hands of the LBGTQ+ community .
Now , on November 11 , the Board will reconvene to do what they did not on November 4 : report to public session , vote , structure non-disclosure agreement of a confidential document and move on to negotiations for the Chairmanship and other offices for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trustee De Domenico issued a tweet on the left – in violation of the Code of Conduct and under paragraph 6 , potentially committing a conflict of interest .
With all this going on , observers would be mistaken if they thought that the Catholic Board of Education should be about education , skills , critical thinking , and character development .
De Domenico has now included “ Staff ” in the circle of his and Rizzo ’ s vicious buffoonery .


lifesitenews--2020-11-13--Viganò skewers McCarrick Report on EWTN: ‘Bergoglio is to the deep church as Biden is to the deep st

Viganò skewers McCarrick Report on EWTN: ‘Bergoglio is to the deep church as Biden is to the deep state’

November 12 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – In an interview with EWTN ’ s Raymond Arroyo this evening , Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò , the former papal representative to the United States , responded to the Vatican ’ s recently released McCarrick Report which tries to pin the lack of adequate response to McCarrick on Viganò himself .
Asked by Arroyo about the report claiming Viganò “ did not come forward ” to present evidence for this Vatican inquiry , Viganò replies that he was not asked to come forward .
And to counter the argument that they couldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in hiding , he notes that “ the Secretariat of State has my personal email address , which is still active.
” Moreover , the Archbishop countered the report ’ s accusation that he was lax in his investigation of one of the priests who came forward as having been abused by McCarrick , by information in the report itself .
The former nuncio names both Cardinal Sodano and Cardinal Bertone as the ones who misled Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI respectively about McCarrick .
In one of his concluding remarks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corruption of the highest levels of the Vatican is so evident that it leads one to consider the Report as an unworthy attempt to make Bergoglio appear absolutely alien to the manipulations of the Curia , indeed as a sort of implacable persecutor of the corrupt , while the evidence of the facts demonstrates the opposite .
I would say that Bergoglio is to the deep church as Biden is to the deep state .
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PETITION UPDATE (12/10/20)
Prior to the election on November 3, the U.S. bishops as a whole did not address Joe Biden’s anti-Catholic position regarding faith and morals. The bishops’ lack of clarity is a scandal in itself and probably contributed to the possible election of a pro-abortion “Catholic” to the presidency.
The bishops could have spoken out against Biden’s stance collectively, but they were overwhelmingly silent. Because of this, they will be at least partly responsible for the policies advanced by a Biden administration, in the event that Biden is sworn into office.
Please SIGN and SHARE this petition today!
Since Archbishop José H. Gomez and the USCCB prematurely congratulated Joe Biden as “the second United States president to profess the Catholic faith,” Gomez has announced that Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron will lead a “working group” to deal with a Biden Administration.
Although Joe Biden professes to be a Catholic, he supports policies that directly oppose the teaching of the Catholic Church, including abortion, homosexual “marriage,” and transgenderism for children.
“[Biden has] given us reason to believe that he will support policies that are against some fundamental values that we hold dear as Catholics. These policies include the repeal of the Hyde Amendment and the preservation of Roe v. Wade. Both of these policies undermine our pre-eminent priority of the elimination of abortion,” said Gomez.
On November 9, Archbishop Strickland of Tyler, Texas tweeted: “A dark cloud has descended on this nation when the USCCB and Planned Parenthood speak in unison in support of a Biden-Harris administration that supports the slaughter of innocents by abortion for all 9 months of pregnancy.”
Additionally, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, Colorado and Archbishop Charles Chaput have both declared publicly that Joe Biden “should not receive Holy Communion."
Unfortunately, Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C. has said that he will give Holy Communion to Biden because “it’s a matter of the responsibility that I have as the archbishop to be engaged and to be in dialogue with him, even in those areas where we obviously have some differences.”
Bishop W. Francis Malooly of Wilmington, Delaware and Bishop McElroy of San Diego also congratulated Biden in statements, but they have not indicated whether or not they would administer Holy Communion to him.
The bishops should not congratulate someone who has betrayed his Catholic Faith like Joe Biden has. It's an embarrassment and a scandal.
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https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/abp-aquila-backs-call-for-pro-abortion-catholic-joe-biden-to-be-denied-holy-communion?utm_source=top_news&utm_campaign=standard
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/former-philly-archbishop-biden-not-in-full-communion-with-the-catholic-church
https://www.thesoutherncross.org/news/bishop-mcelroy-offers-prayers-and-congratulations-to-president-elect-biden/
https://www.ncronline.org/news/politics/us-catholics-weigh-mixed-reaction-biden-win
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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has finally spoken on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris....
Not to chastise them for their blatant anti-life, anti-family and anti-Catholic views, but to "congratulate" them on "[being elected]"!
BUT, as everyone know, the anti-Catholic Biden-Harris ticket has NOT been elected.
Please SIGN and SHARE this urgent petition to the U.S. Catholic bishops telling them to retract their premature and offensive statement on the media's call of the election in Biden's favor.
As of the launch of this petition on November 9, NOT ONE STATE has certified the election results. All of the results are tentative and many are being litigated.
So, this is not the time for the bishops to falsely assert that Biden "has received enough votes to be elected the 46th President of the United States."
That's just not true, and for the bishops to willingly play along with the media's attempt to sweep allegations of voter fraud under the rug, is shocking behavior.
And, while Joe Biden may profess the Catholic Faith, he has also stated his support for abortion, homosexual "marriage," and recently, transgenderism for children.
For bishops, therefore, to congratulate a traitor to the Catholic Faith like Joe Biden, it requires a disturbing level of arrogance and pride.
That is not to say they should stand in judgement. But to congratulate such a man, rather than chastise him, sends exactly the wrong message to the faithful, 50% of whom are believed to have supported Biden in his election bid.
Stop ingratiating yourselves to a person who is advocating mass murder! Stop congratulating this anti-Catholic "Catholic."
For goodness' sake, grow a backbone and start defending the Faith!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
'US Bishops hail Biden as second Catholic president, ignoring his pro-abortion record and disputed election outcome' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-bishops-hail-biden-as-second-catholic-president-ignoring-his-pro-abortion-record-and-disputed-election-outcome
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lifesitenews--2020-11-13--10 attorneys general file brief rebuking Pennsylvania Supreme Court over election problems

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November 12 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — A group of 10 Republican state attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court on Monday , urging the court to reverse a decision by the Democrat-dominated Pennsylvania Supreme Court , which allowed mail-in ballots to be received in the state three days after Election Day , even without a postmark .
This coalition is supporting a pending case filed by the Republican Party of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general Eric Schmitt , who released a statement the same day providing a summary of the brief .
In support of the first argument , Schmitt quotes the brief asserting that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision : Citing the brief , Attorney General Schmitt goes on to provide several sources that “ illustrate the risks of voter fraud in mail in voting and absentee ballot voting ” along with numerous examples — including in Pennsylvania — where even candidates and office-holders were convicted for such crimes .
Schmitt next quotes the brief to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ exacerbated the risks ” of mail-in voter fraud : First , it created a post-election window of time during which nefarious actors could wait and see whether the Presidential election would be close , and whether perpetrating fraud in Pennsylvania would be worthwhile .
Second , it enhanced the opportunities for fraud by mandating , in a cursory footnote , that late ballots must be counted even when they are not postmarked or have no legible postmark , and thus there is no evidence they were mailed by Election Day .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and undermined public confidence in a Presidential election .
In further support of their arguments , Schmitt cites the brief ’ s reference to a recent case in Missouri where the court concluded that “ fraud in voting by mail is a recurrent problem , that it is hard to detect and prosecute , that there are strong incentives and weak penalties for doing so , and that it has the capacity to affect the outcome of close elections.
” During last week ’ s election , incumbent President Donald Trump was leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes on Election Night .
Then the mail-in balloting over the next several days poured in and somehow allowed Mr. Biden to open up a modest margin .
He later declared victory .
Further reports reveal how Pennsylvania secretary of state , Kathy Boockvar , made two last-minute changes in how ballots in her state would be processed , which , according to state Republican leaders , amounted to her “ most recent efforts to weaken the state ’ s voting system and damage the integrity and confidence in our elections.
” As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Election Day , they called for her immediate resignation .
Prior to the election , in October , the Republican Party of Pennsylvania filed a motion in the United States Supreme Court for an emergency stay of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision , but it was denied .
In his dissent , Justice Samuel Alito warned that “ [ t ] he Court ’ s handling of the important constitutional issue … created conditions that could lead to serious post-election problems.
” In addition , he identified that at the heart of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court had “ issued a decree that squarely alters an important statutory provision enacted by the Pennsylvania Legislature pursuant to its authority under the Constitution of the United States to make rules governing the conduct of elections for federal office.
” In a recent interview on this topic , former prosecutor and solicitor general of the United States Ken Starr agreed .
He called the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision in this matter a “ constitutional travesty.
” Paraphrasing the position of Justice Alito , he affirmed that “ [ w ] hat the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Joining Attorney General Eric Schmitt in his amicus brief are Kentucky A.G. Daniel Cameron , along with the A.G.s from Oklahoma , Alabama , Louisiana , Arkansas , Mississippi , South Carolina , South Dakota , Texas , and Florida .
Schmitt closes his statement affirming the importance of this case .
“ Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of our republic and make the United States the envy of nations across the globe .
To keep those elections free and fair , we must ensure that every legal vote is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To not do so would disenfranchise millions of Americans.
” BREAKING : US Supreme Court orders Pennsylvania to segregate mail-in ballots received after 8 pm on Election Day How massive voter fraud was facilitated in three swing states : Pennsylvania , Georgia , and Nevada Another enormous ‘ batch ’ of 23,277 votes in Philly are recorded : ‘ All for Biden ’ Trump slams SCOTUS for allowing Pennsylvania to accept mail-in votes after Election Day Help stop voter fraud : The Trump Campaign has created “ Defend Your Ballot ” to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or call 888-630-1776 .
Project Veritas is also accepting voter fraud tips here .
The FBI says to report suspected instances of voter suppression/fraud to your local FBI field office or at tips.fbi.gov .

PETITION UPDATE (1/15/2021) -
The events of the past month, and especially the past 10 days, have shaken the faith Americans have in their elected and appoint officials.
We continue to call for investigations to be made into allegations of election fraud. Texas is in the process of prosecuting one political operative for illegal ballot harvesting, and multiple state legislatures have called for investigations, too.
However, the judiciary has severely let down the American electorate.
As we have said all along, the integrity of the election is much bigger than President Trump. Election integrity is at the heart of republican democracy, and if we don't have it, we no longer have a functioning republic.
Therefore, we continue to seek the truth for the election outcome. Perhaps that will only be known in the future when state or federal commissions are established to investigate the instances of election fraud which were witnessed and sworn to, by thousands of Americans of all political persuasions.
In the meantime, you may still sign this petition. Thank you!
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PETITION UPDATE (12/10/20) -
On Wednesday, President Trump tweeted: "We will be INTERVENING in the Texas (plus many other states) case. This is the big one. Our Country needs a victory!"
He is referring to the lawsuit which the state of Texas has filed against Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Georgia in the Supreme Court over changes those states made to their election rules, claiming they violated the U.S. Constitution in the process.
Here is the central part of the argument: if Texas were to allow possible voter fraud to go unchecked in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Georgia, it would be akin to committing fraud upon the people of Texas, who cast their ballots within the framework of the law.
Indeed, this would apply equally to all citizens who voted within the framework of the law across the United States!
President Trump also tweeted that this case is, "very strong...ALL CRITERIA MET."
Please continue to SIGN and SHARE this urgent petition, now.
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PETITION UPDATE (12/7/20) - Since this petition was launched, President Trump's legal team, as well as other concerned citizens, have discovered what appears to be irrefutable evidence of voter fraud in several of the key battleground states, and have initiated legal challenges in six states.
While the situation continues to evolve, this remains a hugely important petition which we encourage you to SIGN and SHARE.
Below, please WATCH and READ about the mounting evidence of voter fraud and how the mainstream media seem determined to ignore even the most egregious instances of vote tampering. Then, please SIGN and SHARE this petition.
'Trump: ‘Our election system is now under assault and siege’ and as president I must defend it'
'Tens of thousands 2020 election votes illegally scanned in Detroit, says Dominion IT contractor'
'Trump campaign files lawsuit demanding ‘a new statewide election for president’ in Georgia'
'Experts flag over 500k ballots in PA with new evidence of major 2020 election voter fraud'
''Smoking gun'? Pennsylvania vote fraud hearing gets gasps from audience'
'FBI and Justice Department have dragged their feet investigating 2020 vote fraud'
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'Twitter censored Trump 63 times over Thanksgiving holiday, Biden untouched'
LifeSite supports President Trump with this petition because we believe he is trying to defend the Constitution, ensuring that electoral fraud does not taint the result of the 2020 general election.
But, since starting this petition, we have launched a separate petition related to the disputed election outcome, calling on the Department of Justice to 'do their job' and engage in meaningful investigations of the mounting evidence of voter fraud.
We believe that conducting forensic audits of ballots and voting machines, as well as issuing subpoenas to collect more evidence, would be a good start.
Thankfully, some of the state started to demand investigations independent of federal agencies. But we still believe that the DoJ needs to use its enormous fact-finding resources to help resolve allegations of election fraud.
Thank you for continuing to SIGN and SHARE all our election-related petitions.
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Please SIGN and SHARE this urgent petition which calls on all Americans to Stand With President Trump as he uses every legitimate means to find out if voter fraud played any role in the election outcome.
Amid allegations of voter fraud, and at a time when the situation with COVID has been used by many of the states to facilitate the use of mail-in ballots on a massive scale, we need to be very careful in dismissing the possibility of voter fraud.
The fact is, the possibility of wide-spread fraud with mail-in ballots is significant.
But, this is not about Donald Trump or Joe Biden! This about whether or not the sanctity of the ballot box has been tampered with!
Please Stand With President Trump as he attempts to defend the integrity of this election, as well as well as the right to vote itself!
Indeed, this is so important, not so much because one election hangs in the balance, but because our democracy, itself, hangs in the balance.
Americans not only have a right to know, but should demand that every legitimate means be used to discover the truth about these elections!
Please SIGN this petition and Stand With President Trump to ensure that these elections were conducted freely and fairly!
While most all Americans believe in playing by the rules, we also know that some very devious, politically-motivated operatives have been trying to harm the Trump administration from before he even took the oath of office.
This fact should lead us to question how some allegations of voter fraud can be so easily dismissed by state election authorities.
We demand to know the truth, and, for the sake of our democracy, we demand that President Trump keep fighting to learn the truth.
Thank you for SIGNING and SHARING this petition today!
**Photo Credit: Shealah Craighead / White House / Flickr


lifesitenews--2020-11-13--What’s behind the great masking divide? Two different perspectives on life

November 12 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – The great mask controversy exploded on the scene as the COVID-19 crisis developed .
Contrary to what might be expected , the demand for masking soon became a major issue .
A simple matter of medical precaution turned into an ideological fight running along the same fault lines now polarizing the nation .
Almost immediately ( with reasonable medical exceptions ) , liberals wore masks , while most conservatives didn ’ t .
The science of the mask is secondary to the debate since conflicting expert medical opinions and guidelines have supported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side usually succeeds in convincing the other .
The passion of the debate indicates that the real issue is much deeper than just a piece of cloth or gauze .
The mandated use of the mask reflects two ways of life that were also manifested during the 2020 elections .
On one side , a liberal mindset is concerned with enjoying the things of this world .
On the other , the conservative perspective is open to a more restrained spiritual outlook .
COVID-19 provoked reactions that are out of character for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the liberal mindset tends to favor unrestraint , yet passionately adopted the most restrictive masks and face shields .
Conservatives favor discipline yet demand to be free of the binding face covering that they find oppressive .
However , everything makes sense when considering the goals of the two sides .
Liberal desire to maintain life at all costs The liberal mindset seeks out the enjoyment of life to its fullest .
Thus , when life itself is threatened , such individuals are willing to forgo even the pleasures they adore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicates an extreme materialistic outlook that wants to maintain life at all costs .
It is a radical stance that values life so much that even the most remote possibility of contagion must be avoided through extreme self-masking .
This opinion is not satisfied with self-constraint but insists that all chances of contagion by others must be brutally suppressed by mandated masking for all .
When life is the supreme value , death is the greatest evil .
All bases must be covered without exception .
The conservative outlook is different .
Its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spiritual values found in tradition , family relationships and religion .
Thus , the enjoyment of life is not the supreme value .
This perspective values what Russell Kirk referred to as “ the permanent things , ” those norms of courage , duty , courtesy , justice and charity that make life worth living and owe their existence and authority to a transcendent God .
Thus , for conservatives , there are values worth more than life itself .
More important , there is life after death .
There is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death but rather the reasonable weighing of threats , taking measures that do not blot out the permanent things that are so necessary for life .
When this mentality is adopted , life takes on a warm human touch .
There is not the brutal , inhumane aspect of liberal behavior that will not allow exceptions or attenuating circumstances .
Conservatives rely upon social institutions for solutions , while the liberal mindset looks to government bureaucracies .
The religious element also allows individuals to have recourse to God in times of crisis .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all things are possible .
He gives meaning and purpose to life and its sufferings , especially in times of crisis .
The secular mind is left with what Bertrand Russell called “ the firm foundation of unyielding despair ” in which life has no meaning , and all is a random jumble of events and facts .
Individuals are left to their own devices to defend themselves against misfortune outside of God ’ s loving providence .
Thus , the masking controversy illustrates two different outlooks on life , one material @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are likewise divided since each side sees different supreme goods and evils .
Liberals are willing to admit that the danger of material contagion is something so dangerous that all measures must be taken to avoid the slightest suffering .
They insist upon defending not just themselves but all of society against a perceived threat , even with the use of force .
The lockdown is the preferred solution as a means to return to the full enjoyment of life .
The conservative perspective holds a contrary position that is routinely ignored by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be considered .
Moral behavior will always favor the common good .
Charity will put others before self and thus pave the way for a more humane treatment in the present crisis .
Alas , the same liberal mindset that insists upon lockdowns for everyone is loath to accept the conservative claim that the danger of spiritual contagion is also detrimental to society .
Liberals would never accept the premise that society should defend itself against sins and immorality , which destroy the foundations of civil society .
Liberals claim that morality is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yet like a virus , moral actions impact all of society .
The breakdown of family and community , for example , has devastated America on a scale that dwarfs the damage from COVID .
These moral points divide the nation , and the mask is merely their symbol .
America needs to address the spiritual dimension of this controversy and move beyond the mask .
John Horvat II is a scholar , researcher , educator , international speaker , and author of the book Return to Order , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He lives in Spring Grove , Pennsylvania where he is the vice president of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition , Family and Property .
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Liberals want to protect a worldly way of life and conservatives take a spiritual view.
November 12, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – The great mask controversy exploded on the scene as the COVID-19 crisis developed. Contrary to what might be expected, the demand for masking soon became a major issue. A simple matter of medical precaution turned into an ideological fight running along the same fault lines now polarizing the nation. Almost immediately (with reasonable medical exceptions), liberals wore masks, while most conservatives didn’t.
The science of the mask is secondary to the debate since conflicting expert medical opinions and guidelines have supported both sides at different times. Neither side usually succeeds in convincing the other. The passion of the debate indicates that the real issue is much deeper than just a piece of cloth or gauze.
Reflecting two ways of life
The mandated use of the mask reflects two ways of life that were also manifested during the 2020 elections. On one side, a liberal mindset is concerned with enjoying the things of this world. On the other, the conservative perspective is open to a more restrained spiritual outlook.
COVID-19 provoked reactions that are out of character for the two opposing sides. It seems contradictory, but the liberal mindset tends to favor unrestraint, yet passionately adopted the most restrictive masks and face shields. Conservatives favor discipline yet demand to be free of the binding face covering that they find oppressive.
However, everything makes sense when considering the goals of the two sides.
Liberal desire to maintain life at all costs
The liberal mindset seeks out the enjoyment of life to its fullest. Thus, when life itself is threatened, such individuals are willing to forgo even the pleasures they adore. The rabid insistence on the mask indicates an extreme materialistic outlook that wants to maintain life at all costs.
It is a radical stance that values life so much that even the most remote possibility of contagion must be avoided through extreme self-masking. This opinion is not satisfied with self-constraint but insists that all chances of contagion by others must be brutally suppressed by mandated masking for all. When life is the supreme value, death is the greatest evil. All bases must be covered without exception.
A moral life and the permanent things
The conservative outlook is different. Its goal is a moral life that respects the spiritual values found in tradition, family relationships and religion. Thus, the enjoyment of life is not the supreme value. This perspective values what Russell Kirk referred to as “the permanent things,” those norms of courage, duty, courtesy, justice and charity that make life worth living and owe their existence and authority to a transcendent God.
Thus, for conservatives, there are values worth more than life itself. More important, there is life after death. There is no frantic effort to avoid all risks of death but rather the reasonable weighing of threats, taking measures that do not blot out the permanent things that are so necessary for life.
When this mentality is adopted, life takes on a warm human touch. There is not the brutal, inhumane aspect of liberal behavior that will not allow exceptions or attenuating circumstances. Conservatives rely upon social institutions for solutions, while the liberal mindset looks to government bureaucracies.
The religious element also allows individuals to have recourse to God in times of crisis. God answers prayers, and for Him, all things are possible. He gives meaning and purpose to life and its sufferings, especially in times of crisis. The secular mind is left with what Bertrand Russell called “the firm foundation of unyielding despair” in which life has no meaning, and all is a random jumble of events and facts. Individuals are left to their own devices to defend themselves against misfortune outside of God’s loving providence.
Two types of contagion
Thus, the masking controversy illustrates two different outlooks on life, one material and the other spiritual. The solutions are likewise divided since each side sees different supreme goods and evils.
Liberals are willing to admit that the danger of material contagion is something so dangerous that all measures must be taken to avoid the slightest suffering. They insist upon defending not just themselves but all of society against a perceived threat, even with the use of force. The lockdown is the preferred solution as a means to return to the full enjoyment of life.
The conservative perspective holds a contrary position that is routinely ignored by the left. Spiritual values must also be considered. Moral behavior will always favor the common good. Charity will put others before self and thus pave the way for a more humane treatment in the present crisis.
— Article continues below Petition — PETITION: Say 'No' to using the U.S. military as guinea pigs for COVID vaccine Show Petition Text 17354 have signed the petition. Let's get to 17500 ! Thank you for signing this petition! Add your signature: Show Petition Text Country... State... Sign this Petition PETITION UPDATE (12/14/2020) - The vaccine roll out is beginning in the United States, and first responders have been tagged as those likely to be among the first to receive a vaccine. President Trump needs to ensure that this is entirely voluntary. Please SIGN and SHARE this petition, today! _______________________________________________________________________ Early reports suggest that the U.S. military could be first on the list of those ordered to take a COVID vaccine. But, no one should be forced to be vaccinated against his or her will, especially members of the U.S. military! Military men and women, and their families, already sacrifice enough for the safety of our country. Forcing them to take an untested and unproven vaccine, against their will, would violate the spirit of their contract with America. This petition says 'No' to treating our servicemen and women like guinea pigs with an unproven and insufficiently-tested vaccine. Please SIGN this petition to President Trump asking him to declare, as Commander-in-Chief, that members of the armed forces will not be forced to take any COVID vaccine. So far, big pharmaceutical companies have reported casualties and halted trials for a COVID vaccine on numerous occasions: An AstraZeneca COVID trial participant died over the summer.
On October 12, Eli Lilly stopped a COVID antibody trial because of safety concerns.
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And, other AstraZeneca trials in the UK were put on hold both in July and September after participants developed a "serious neurological condition that might have been caused by the vaccine." No one, especially in the U.S. military, should be used as a guinea pig for proving the "effectiveness" of any COVID vaccine. Apart from these real health concerns, many military men and women object to vaccines made from aborted fetal cell lines and to other unethical testing, and these ethical considerations should also be honored. Please SIGN and SHARE this petition which calls on President Trump, as Commander-in-Chief, to issue a declaration protecting the right of servicemen and women to exercise conscientious objection in relation to a mandate for them to take a COVID vaccine. Just like it was essential for President Trump to nominate a new Supreme Court justice before the election, it is now essential that the President declare any vaccine to be voluntary for the military before January, just in case there is a transition to a new administration. Thank you for SIGNING and SHARING this urgent petition to President Trump, today! FOR MORE INFORMATION: 'Why rushing a COVID vaccine will likely fail to provide a safe and effective immunity' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/why-rushing-a-covid-vaccine-will-likely-fail-to-provide-a-safe-and-effective-immunity 'Coronavirus vaccine trial volunteer dies in Brazil' - https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/covid-vaccine-trial-volunteer-dies-in-brazil **Photo Credit: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images Hide Petition Text Sign this Petition
Alas, the same liberal mindset that insists upon lockdowns for everyone is loath to accept the conservative claim that the danger of spiritual contagion is also detrimental to society. Liberals would never accept the premise that society should defend itself against sins and immorality, which destroy the foundations of civil society.
Liberals claim that morality is a private matter and affects no one. Yet like a virus, moral actions impact all of society. The breakdown of family and community, for example, has devastated America on a scale that dwarfs the damage from COVID.
These moral points divide the nation, and the mask is merely their symbol. America needs to address the spiritual dimension of this controversy and move beyond the mask.
John Horvat II is a scholar, researcher, educator, international speaker, and author of the book Return to Order, as well as the author of hundreds of published articles. He lives in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania where he is the vice president of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property.
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lifesitenews--2020-11-13--A new ‘creed to Pope Francis’ prayed at Mass in Mexico

November 12 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – In a “ creed to Pope Francis ” recited after a Sunday Mass in October , a priest led his congregation to profess a belief in the personal magisterium of Pope Francis .
The creed went so far as to say that Francis ’ s “ personal opinions reflect the evangelical attitude of the believers in Christ , ” and that Francis ’ s magisterium is “ in perfect harmony with the faith and morals of the Church.
” LifeSite reached out in Spanish to the parish via Facebook but has received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recording of the Mass on Sunday , October 25 , at St. Augustine ’ s Church in Jalisco , Mexico , the priest can be seen concluding his Mass with the “ creed to Pope Francis ” that he recited , leading the congregants .
A full translation of the creed was posted to the website NovusOrdoWatch and LifeSiteNews has confirmed the translation as accurate .
I believe in Pope Francis as the legitimate Successor of the Apostle Peter .
I believe that the Holy Ghost speaks to the Church through him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Church as a true Pastor .
I believe that he is diligently concerned with all of humanity , because we are all brothers and sons of God .
I believe in his magisterium , which is in perfect harmony with the faith and morals of the Church .
I believe that his personal opinions reflect the evangelical attitude of the believers in Christ .
I reject all offenses , aspersions , and insults towards his person .
As for those who reject his authority , I affirm that they are in ecclesiastical error @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We ask all of this of Thee , O Lord , through Jesus Christ Our Lord .

'I believe in his magisterium, which is in perfect harmony with the faith and morals of the Church. I believe that his personal opinions reflect the evangelical attitude of the believers in Christ. I reject all offenses, aspersions, and insults towards his person.'
November 12, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – In a “creed to Pope Francis” recited after a Sunday Mass in October, a priest led his congregation to profess a belief in the personal magisterium of Pope Francis. The creed went so far as to say that Francis’s “personal opinions reflect the evangelical attitude of the believers in Christ,” and that Francis’s magisterium is “in perfect harmony with the faith and morals of the Church.”
LifeSite reached out in Spanish to the parish via Facebook but has received no reply.
In a Facebook Live recording of the Mass on Sunday, October 25, at St. Augustine’s Church in Jalisco, Mexico, the priest can be seen concluding his Mass with the “creed to Pope Francis” that he recited, leading the congregants. A full translation of the creed was posted to the website NovusOrdoWatch and LifeSiteNews has confirmed the translation as accurate.
The full translation reads:
I believe in Pope Francis as the legitimate Successor of the Apostle Peter. I believe that the Holy Ghost speaks to the Church through him. I believe that he guides the Catholic Church as a true Pastor. I believe that he is diligently concerned with all of humanity, because we are all brothers and sons of God. I believe in his magisterium, which is in perfect harmony with the faith and morals of the Church. I believe that his personal opinions reflect the evangelical attitude of the believers in Christ. I reject all offenses, aspersions, and insults towards his person. As for those who reject his authority, I affirm that they are in ecclesiastical error as much as in error of communion. We ask all of this of Thee, O Lord, through Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Follow John-Henry John-Henry is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of LifeSiteNews.com. He and his wife Dianne and their eight children live in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario, Canada. He has spoken at conferences and retreats, and appeared on radio and television throughout North America, Europe and Asia. John-Henry founded the Rome Life Forum an annual strategy meeting for pro-life leaders worldwide. He co-founded Voice of the Family and serves on the executive of the Canadian National March for Life Committee, and the annual National Pro-Life Youth Conference. He is a consultant to Canada’s largest pro-life organization Campaign Life Coalition, and serves on the executive of the Ontario branch of the organization. He has run three times for political office in the province of Ontario representing the Family Coalition Party. John-Henry earned an MA from the University of Toronto in School and Child Clinical Psychology and an Honours BA from York University in Psychology.
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lifesitenews--2020-11-12--Trump supporters to assemble in Washington, D.C. for rallies on Saturday

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November 12 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Despite big tech censorship , several rallies in support of President Donald Trump are set to take place in Washington , D.C. on Saturday , November 14 .
The March for Trump , organized by Women for America First , will begin at Freedom Plaza and make its way to the Supreme Court .
The group initially had Facebook , Mailchimp and Eventbrite pages , but all three were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In an email to LifeSiteNews , Women for America First said , “ We are aware of other events planned by other organizations this weekend , ( and ) we are not affiliated with those events .
We are the only organization with a permit for Freedom Plaza.
” The Facebook page of the “ Million MAGA March ” indicates that it will also meet at noon in Freedom Plaza .
A Politico report attempted to paint the gathering as “ far-right ” and claimed the “ disparate tribes of MAGA Nation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ neo-Nazis , ” will descend on the city .
In addition to the marches , Truckers for Trump , Drag the Interstate and Infowars have organized vehicle rallies as well .
Trump supporters will not be the only ones taking to the streets .
“ Refuse Fascism ” is organizing protests in several cities and is set to meet at Freedom Plaza at 11:30 a.m .
Asked about the turnout expected for the pro-Trump rallies , White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told Fox News this morning that she expected a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s going to be quite large from what I ’ m hearing .
… People want to show up and have their voice heard , ” she said .
“ He has 72 million people who love him , who want to show up and support him .
His base is strong and there is no denying that this President is the titular head of our party for many decades to come and the enthusiasm you see among his base is something to behold , ” she continued .
“ I anticipate quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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November 12, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Despite big tech censorship, several rallies in support of President Donald Trump are set to take place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, November 14.
The March for Trump, organized by Women for America First, will begin at Freedom Plaza and make its way to the Supreme Court. The group initially had Facebook, Mailchimp and Eventbrite pages, but all three were shut down by the tech companies.
����The #MarchForTrump IS NOT CANCELED����@Eventbrite just shut down our event & emailed everyone that it was canceled THE MARCH IS NOT CANCELED First it was @Facebook Next it was @Mailchimp Now #Eventbrite #BigTech is trying shut down our march But we won’t let them pic.twitter.com/zYfRM3swfN — Amy Kremer (@AmyKremer) November 10, 2020
In an email to LifeSiteNews, Women for America First said, “We are aware of other events planned by other organizations this weekend, (and) we are not affiliated with those events. We are the only organization with a permit for Freedom Plaza.”
The Facebook page of the “Million MAGA March” indicates that it will also meet at noon in Freedom Plaza. A Politico report attempted to paint the gathering as “far-right” and claimed the “disparate tribes of MAGA Nation,” including “white nationalists” and “neo-Nazis,” will descend on the city.
In addition to the marches, Truckers for Trump, Drag the Interstate and Infowars have organized vehicle rallies as well.
Trump supporters will not be the only ones taking to the streets. “Refuse Fascism” is organizing protests in several cities and is set to meet at Freedom Plaza at 11:30 a.m.
Asked about the turnout expected for the pro-Trump rallies, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told Fox News this morning that she expected a large crowd.
“I think it’s going to be quite large from what I’m hearing. … People want to show up and have their voice heard,” she said.
“He has 72 million people who love him, who want to show up and support him. His base is strong and there is no denying that this President is the titular head of our party for many decades to come and the enthusiasm you see among his base is something to behold,” she continued. “I anticipate quite a large event this Saturday.”
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lifesitenews--2020-11-12--Agent coercing USPS ballot fraud whistleblower is an anti-Trump homosexual

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ERIE , Pennsylvania , November 12 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Mainstream media claimed that a whistleblower in the United States Postal Service ( USPS ) who revealed ballot fraud recanted his original testimony .
A subsequently released audio recording of the whistleblower ’ s interrogation appears to demonstrate psychological manipulation by the government interrogator , who is a homosexual anti-Trump campaigner .
Richard Hopkins , a USPS worker who gave sworn testimony of having overheard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was questioned for four hours by Agent Russell Strasser from the Office of the Inspector General , after Hopkins had first revealed the fraud to Project Veritas .
Afterwards , the U.S. House Oversight Committee claimed that Hopkins had recanted his testimony of fraud , calling his previous sworn affidavit a “ false affidavit.
” The sources for this information were “ IG [ Inspector General ] investigators.
” Mainstream media swiftly ran with the story that Hopkins had lied about evidence of voter fraud , but in a video response , Hopkins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statements of ballot tampering and called instead for the Washington Post to recant its story .
Now , further details have emerged about Strasser , which shed new light upon his supposed status as an impartial investigator .
James O ’ Keefe , founder of Project Veritas , posted a screenshot of a Twitter account run by Russell Strasser , which O ’ Keefe described as “ an Anti-Trump burner account , ” under the screen name “ Jeff Streeter.
” One of the messages pictured read , “ How are Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuskan Raiders ?
They ’ re both attempts to hide their numbers.
” Another stated , “ For your plans tonight — DO NOT WATCH TRUMP ’ S TOWNHALL !
Not even for the schadenfreude .
All he cares about is ratings .
Don ’ t give them to him.
” In one post , the account stated , “ Stop being self-entitled .
Wear a mask.
” Interestingly , in the two hour long audio recording of the interrogation , Strasser said very early on that he didn ’ t wish to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but will put one on to walk out of the room “ just so they don ’ t get mad at you.
” The Twitter account was taken down less than 24 hours after O ’ Keefe highlighted its existence and relation to Strasser .
A Twitter user commenting on the audio recording of Hopkins ’ questioning described Strasser as “ pretty good at what he does .
He really knows how to build up that Stockholm syndrome in his captive , I mean , witness .
He really was smooth.
” Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Literally can ’ t make it up .
I listened to the 2 hour [ sic ] unedited .
Nice how he appealed to Alex ’ s sense of duty & country during the interview .
Meanwhile , this guy lays out the whole postal scam in his Twitter account and praises Stacey Abrams.
” Meanwhile , a lawyer who had examined the audio recording of the interview gave an extensive report and deduced , “ The interview wasn ’ t conducted as a legit search for facts & truth .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Hopkins was wrong & the agents ’ job was to figure out if he was lying or mistaken.
” The report continued , “ Strasser bullied Hopkins here , but he did it subtly ; by the end Hopkins thought Strasser was his friend , even though he ’ d talked Hopkins into disavowing an affidavit containing facts that Hopkins never substantively repudiated.
” Help stop voter fraud : The Trump Campaign has created “ Defend Your Ballot ” to report election issues .
Report fraud here or call 888-630-1776 .
Project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
The FBI says to report suspected instances of voter suppression/fraud to your local FBI field office or at tips.fbi.gov .


lifesitenews--2020-11-12--Anti-Christian transgender extremists elected to state governments across the country

November 12 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — In an otherwise successful cycle for conservatives at the state level , American voters elected seven men who claim to be women as state legislators .
In Delaware , a man who presents himself as a woman , “ Sarah ” McBride , was elected a state senator .
Vermont ’ s election results likewise favored a man claiming to be a woman , Taylor Small , for the state ’ s House of Representatives .
In historically pro-family Kansas , returns favored “ Stephanie ” Byers , a former high school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history of promoting gender ideology to students .
Incumbent men who expect people to call them women who were re-elected include Rep. “ Danica ” Roem of the Commonwealth of Virginia , Reps. “ Gerri ” Cannon and “ Lisa ” Bunker of New Hampshire , and Rep. “ Brianna ” Titone of Colorado .
Many of these politicians actively indoctrinate young people , as teachers , volunteers , and even by writing LGBT books targeted at kids .
Those already elected have been critical in enacting a recent wave of anti-Christian state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have eroded family rights and the right to life in several states over the last two years .
Below is a list of some of the newly elected and re-elected transgender state legislators and some of their anti-life , anti-family activism .
• Worked with Beau Biden , former vice president Joe Biden ’ s late son , to get Delaware ’ s discrimination laws redefined to cover gender confusion .
• Helped to get Delaware to force insurance companies to pay for massively dangerous and destructive “ gender reassignment ” surgeries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill that would have prevented schools from providing pro-transgender “ counsel ” to minors without parental notification .
• Helped direct an anti-family organization in Delaware that successfully argued for taxpayer-funded hormone injections for prison inmates , among other things .
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• Longtime transgender high school teacher who used his post in the Kansas education system to advocate aggressively for LGBT causes .
• Runs an organization that facilitates gender ideology training in Kansas institutions , like schools .
• Wants to eliminate protections for Christian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like homosexual or transgender “ weddings.
” • A reader in Drag Queen Story Hours , the program run in thousands of libraries across the country that normalizes LGBT pathologies by facilitating interaction between children and men dressed up as garish caricatures of women .
• Promises to “ integrate the full scope of all ethnic , racial , gender and other marginalized identities into K–12 curriculum , ” according to his official platform site .
• Seeks to get full insurance coverage of transgender mutilation procedures in Vermont .
• Worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jesuit school ” in Colorado .
• Sponsored a bill , now law , that would prohibit victims of unwanted advances by LGBT people from violently resisting .
• Co-sponsored a law banning licensed physicians from treating minors for LGBT feelings or mindsets .
• Co-sponsored another successful bill that allows transgender people to change their legal identification without a court order .
• Co-sponsored a law that changes the definition of gender discrimination to include gender identity and that prohibits transgender “ discrimination ” with regard to “ any covered services ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful bill that requires a new birth certificate in New Hampshire for anyone claiming to be transgender .
• Voted for a bill that would have mandated “ coverage for emergency or elective abortion services for state residents.
” • Voted for a law that allows “ any 2 adults to adopt , including an unmarried adult ... with the intention to share the parenting responsibilities with any individual.
” • A “ Christian ” transgender propagandist with the United Churches of Christ who has given presentations “ at many church gatherings.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new birth records for allegedly transgender people .
• Co-sponsored the law that changed the definition of discrimination in New Hampshire to include gender identity .
• Also voted to mandate abortion coverage and expand adoption to unnatural and broken family units .
• Is trying to use the COVID-19 crisis to enforce long-term Catholic school closures .
• Sponsored a bill that mandates insurance coverage of transgender procedures in Virginia .
• Co-sponsored a law that stops Virginians from funding psychiatric treatment of LGBT pathologies .
• Voted to repeal the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between one man and one woman .
• Voted for a law that removes ultrasound and written consent requirements for abortion and expanded the legality of first-trimester abortion , among other things .
• Voted for a law that institutes “ gender neutrality ” into Virginia public-school dress codes .
The 2020 election cycle has seen the election of multiple transgender lower court judges , as well as city councilmen , including a recent graduate from “ Catholic ” pro-LGBT Wheeling Jesuit University .
By contrast , one transgender legislator in Wisconsin and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the latter in a landslide .
The races were significant wins for the pro-life movement , with both victors running on strong track records of defending pre-born life .
Republicans also unexpectedly won control of the New Hampshire House and Senate , with New Hampshire ’ s GOP governor Chris Sununu reinstalled as well .
Gov .
Sununu vetoed the bills that would have removed virtually all abortion restrictions and that would have mandated new birth records for transgenders , though he capitulated on homosexual adoption and transgender “ discrimination.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underscored conservatives ’ renewed defense of the family at the state level .
The GOP ’ s deterrence of widely-predicted further pro-abortion and pro-LGBT gains this year has been credited to President Trump .
His coattails have spared numerous Republican districts from being redrawn and represented by Democrats .


lifesitenews--2020-11-12--WATCH: Trump ballot observer explains obstruction he faced in Pennsylvania

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November 13 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Jonathan Alexandre , a Liberty Counsel attorney representing President Donald Trump ’ s campaign in its efforts to contest irregularities in last week ’ s presidential election , sat down this week with LifeSiteNews to share what he experienced firsthand in Pennsylvania and explain what ’ s at stake in the battle over counting mail-in ballots .
Legal representatives of the Trump campaign “ have been denied wholesale access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballots , whether they ’ re mail-in ballots or the process regarding provisional ballots , of which the state still has a huge number that they have to go through , ” Alexandre told LifeSite ’ s Jim Hale .
“ Each state allows , based on the number of candidates , in one or two or even three in certain counties , individuals to watch what ’ s going on ” on behalf of all candidates , he explained .
“ You ’ re checking for signatures , you ’ re checking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going through their checklists accurately , and doing their job ensuring that every ballot that is counted toward the final result is indeed being put forward by a legal registered voter.
” However , in several Pennsylvania counties , including Philadelphia , Alexandre says he “ was denied wholesale access , from even entering , ” despite all his credentials being in order .
“ Even the police officer that gave me an escort , that walked me through the hostile crowd , told me to stay in the lobby until my credentials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they had been doing this to Trump lawyers for the entire week.
” Alexandre told Hale there are scores of anecdotes about himself and his Trump campaign colleagues being denied access , including “ pushing us 20 and 100 feet away ” from the counting tables , “ where you ’ re not able to do your job effectively , can ’ t see any signatures.
” At the same time , “ I have heard no stories of any Democrat lawyers or any Joe Biden candidate lawyers being denied access.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” what counters were doing away from prying eyes , he lamented , “ other than there ’ s something that they obviously want to hide.
” Alexandre explained that mail-in ballots , the use of which was drastically expanded this year due to COVID-19 , were problematic because “ there ’ s not enough accountability to know if those individuals are still living there , whether or not their names are the same , so its initial process is fraught with things that can go wrong .
And then there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told that you can drop it in a mailbox or place it in a designated area , but who knows who ’ s picking it up ?
And we have anecdotal evidence from all across the country of individuals dumping entire bins or hiding them or keeping them in their car.
” LifeSiteNews has covered numerous allegations of backdating ballots , voters receiving the wrong return envelopes , ballots discarded , a postal worker crossing the border to Canada with ballots in his car , activists paying individuals to fill in ballots a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September , the New York Post interviewed a Democrat “ fixer ” who says such operations are rampant in New Jersey .
“ It ’ s definitely widespread , ” Alexandre continued .
“ And one of the things of introducing a new system of voting on such a huge scale and it ’ s not tested is that there ’ s no way to truly account for it unless there is an auditing process.
” As for how to fight back , Alexandre says the Trump campaign has “ filed all across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to determine with the evidence that is clearly presented in front of them whether or not there is widespread fraud .
If there is fraud enough , such that the results of the election are within dispute , then the Secretary of Commonwealth or Secretary of State can not verify the actual vote and the electors will not be able to come down to Washington and cast that ballot one way or another .
“ The best remedy for that , I do believe , is having a re-vote before the Electoral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Trump ’ s supporters can help the effort primarily through personal vigilance , and reporting any signs of fraud they see .
“ We have something good that we have to hold onto , ” he reminded LifeSite ’ s audience .
“ And I think as often as conservatives realize what is at stake , the breakdown of the family , abortion , all these things that are critical to sustaining this country , the pro-life ethic , all these things are so important to our daily living , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lose .
And so it ’ s better to fight within these few weeks of this Electoral College process evening out itself and this legal process happening , it ’ s so much better to fight in these two months than to have to pick up this fight and fight for the next four years.
” Last week , the Trump campaign obtained a court order to resume watching the counting in Philadelphia , and on Thursday a judge ordered the state not to count mail-in ballots that had not received proof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national news networks have called the race for Biden , but no election results have been certified yet , recounts are pending in Georgia and likely in Wisconsin and potentially additional states , and the Trump campaign is pursuing challenges based on evidence of possible fraud in several other states , including Michigan and Nevada .
Help stop voter fraud : The Trump Campaign has created “ Defend Your Ballot ” to report election issues .
Report fraud here or call 888-630-1776 .
Project Veritas is also accepting voter fraud tips here .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of voter suppression/fraud to your local FBI field office or at tips.fbi.gov .

An attorney described Trump representatives being pushed '20 and 100 feet away' from counting tables, but heard no stories of Democrats or Biden lawyers being denied access.
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November 13, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Jonathan Alexandre, a Liberty Counsel attorney representing President Donald Trump’s campaign in its efforts to contest irregularities in last week’s presidential election, sat down this week with LifeSiteNews to share what he experienced firsthand in Pennsylvania and explain what’s at stake in the battle over counting mail-in ballots.
Legal representatives of the Trump campaign “have been denied wholesale access from any of the counting of the ballots, whether they’re mail-in ballots or the process regarding provisional ballots, of which the state still has a huge number that they have to go through,” Alexandre told LifeSite’s Jim Hale.
“Each state allows, based on the number of candidates, in one or two or even three in certain counties, individuals to watch what’s going on” on behalf of all candidates, he explained. “You’re checking for signatures, you’re checking for the fact that the electors are going through their checklists accurately, and doing their job ensuring that every ballot that is counted toward the final result is indeed being put forward by a legal registered voter.”
However, in several Pennsylvania counties, including Philadelphia, Alexandre says he “was denied wholesale access, from even entering,” despite all his credentials being in order. “Even the police officer that gave me an escort, that walked me through the hostile crowd, told me to stay in the lobby until my credentials were verified, ‘cause he realized that they had been doing this to Trump lawyers for the entire week.”
Alexandre told Hale there are scores of anecdotes about himself and his Trump campaign colleagues being denied access, including “pushing us 20 and 100 feet away” from the counting tables, “where you’re not able to do your job effectively, can’t see any signatures.” At the same time, “I have heard no stories of any Democrat lawyers or any Joe Biden candidate lawyers being denied access.”
There is “just no real telling” what counters were doing away from prying eyes, he lamented, “other than there’s something that they obviously want to hide.”
Alexandre explained that mail-in ballots, the use of which was drastically expanded this year due to COVID-19, were problematic because “there’s not enough accountability to know if those individuals are still living there, whether or not their names are the same, so its initial process is fraught with things that can go wrong. And then there’s no chain of custody. You are told that you can drop it in a mailbox or place it in a designated area, but who knows who’s picking it up? And we have anecdotal evidence from all across the country of individuals dumping entire bins or hiding them or keeping them in their car.”
LifeSiteNews has covered numerous allegations of backdating ballots, voters receiving the wrong return envelopes, ballots discarded, a postal worker crossing the border to Canada with ballots in his car, activists paying individuals to fill in ballots a certain way, and more. In September, the New York Post interviewed a Democrat “fixer” who says such operations are rampant in New Jersey.
“It’s definitely widespread,” Alexandre continued. “And one of the things of introducing a new system of voting on such a huge scale and it’s not tested is that there’s no way to truly account for it unless there is an auditing process.”
As for how to fight back, Alexandre says the Trump campaign has “filed all across the country, where judges will be able to determine with the evidence that is clearly presented in front of them whether or not there is widespread fraud. If there is fraud enough, such that the results of the election are within dispute, then the Secretary of Commonwealth or Secretary of State cannot verify the actual vote and the electors will not be able to come down to Washington and cast that ballot one way or another.
“The best remedy for that, I do believe, is having a re-vote before the Electoral College,” he said.
Alexandre said Trump’s supporters can help the effort primarily through personal vigilance, and reporting any signs of fraud they see.
“We have something good that we have to hold onto,” he reminded LifeSite’s audience. “And I think as often as conservatives realize what is at stake, the breakdown of the family, abortion, all these things that are critical to sustaining this country, the pro-life ethic, all these things are so important to our daily living, we have to realize that we have a lot to lose. And so it’s better to fight within these few weeks of this Electoral College process evening out itself and this legal process happening, it’s so much better to fight in these two months than to have to pick up this fight and fight for the next four years.”
Last week, the Trump campaign obtained a court order to resume watching the counting in Philadelphia, and on Thursday a judge ordered the state not to count mail-in ballots that had not received proof of identification by November 9.
Most national news networks have called the race for Biden, but no election results have been certified yet, recounts are pending in Georgia and likely in Wisconsin and potentially additional states, and the Trump campaign is pursuing challenges based on evidence of possible fraud in several other states, including Michigan and Nevada.
Help stop voter fraud: Project Veritas is accepting voter fraud tips here.
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lifesitenews--2020-11-12--Canadians petition gov’t not to mandate risky coronavirus vaccine

DORCHESTER , Ontario , November 12 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Vaccine Choice Canada ( VCC ) , a national nonprofit which educates parents and consumers about current and developing vaccines in Canada , is asking citizens to sign a petition asking the government to “ preserve and protect our ethical , legal , and moral right to informed consent ” and “ legally ensure COVID19 vaccines are voluntary.
” “ The petition brings attention to our Members of Parliament and to those who sign the petition the lack of proper safety testing , the lack of independent oversight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the experimental nature of a COVID 19 vaccine , and the fact that COVID 19 vaccines are not designed to prevent infection or transmission , ” VCC said in an email to supporters .
The petition is asking for transparency , third party processing to ensure no conflict of interests with any individuals who may be involved in the vaccine approval process , highest of safety standards , and , most importantly , a pledge that vaccines will not be mandated or forced .
It also calls for funds to be set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gisele Baribeau , who sits on the Board of Directors of VCC said , “ COVID 19 has a death rate of 0.024 % compared to a death rate of 0.13 % for influenza and pneumonia.
” In the case of a COVID-19 vaccine , there is no evidence that any possible benefit might outweigh the risk of a rushed vaccine .
“ A factually based risk assessment of SARS-CoV-19 virus impact does not call for an enormously expensive , population-wide application of a warp-speed , risk-laden , potentially DNA-modifying vaccine , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the federal department of Canada which authorizes clinical trials of drugs and vaccines .
According to a Q & A published by the ALS society of Canada , “ Typically , it can be 5-10 years before a drug can go from the first clinical trial to being submitted for approval by Health Canada .
“ But as of May 2020 , the Minister of Health signed an interim order for clinical trials related to the coronavirus to be “ streamlined.
” Health Canada ’ s website states , “ An interim order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to address large-scale public health emergencies , without following the usual regulatory process.
” But it is precisely the circumvention of the usual regulatory processes that are cause for concern .
Vaccine manufacturers are being granted immunity from causing harm , safety protocols like animal testing are being waived , and never-before-used technology that “ injects manufactured genetic materials ” will be in vaccines .
The petition also points out , “ No coronavirus vaccine has ever been approved because of serious adverse effects , including death to test animals , due to @ @ @ @

The circumvention of the usual regulatory processes has been a cause for concern.
DORCHESTER, Ontario, November 12, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Vaccine Choice Canada (VCC), a national nonprofit which educates parents and consumers about current and developing vaccines in Canada, is asking citizens to sign a petition asking the government to “preserve and protect our ethical, legal, and moral right to informed consent” and “legally ensure COVID19 vaccines are voluntary.”
“The petition brings attention to our Members of Parliament and to those who sign the petition the lack of proper safety testing, the lack of independent oversight, the significant risks of coronavirus vaccines, the experimental nature of a COVID 19 vaccine, and the fact that COVID 19 vaccines are not designed to prevent infection or transmission,” VCC said in an email to supporters.
The petition is asking for transparency, third party processing to ensure no conflict of interests with any individuals who may be involved in the vaccine approval process, highest of safety standards, and, most importantly, a pledge that vaccines will not be mandated or forced. It also calls for funds to be set aside in the case of vaccine injury.
Gisele Baribeau, who sits on the Board of Directors of VCC said, “COVID 19 has a death rate of 0.024 % compared to a death rate of 0.13% for influenza and pneumonia.”
In the case of a COVID-19 vaccine, there is no evidence that any possible benefit might outweigh the risk of a rushed vaccine. “A factually based risk assessment of SARS-CoV-19 virus impact does not call for an enormously expensive, population-wide application of a warp-speed, risk-laden, potentially DNA-modifying vaccine,” Baribeau stated.
Health Canada is the federal department of Canada which authorizes clinical trials of drugs and vaccines. According to a Q & A published by the ALS society of Canada, “Typically, it can be 5-10 years before a drug can go from the first clinical trial to being submitted for approval by Health Canada. “
But as of May 2020, the Minister of Health signed an interim order for clinical trials related to the coronavirus to be “streamlined.” Health Canada’s website states, “An interim order is one of the fastest mechanisms available to address large-scale public health emergencies, without following the usual regulatory process.”
But it is precisely the circumvention of the usual regulatory processes that are cause for concern. Vaccine manufacturers are being granted immunity from causing harm, safety protocols like animal testing are being waived, and never-before-used technology that “injects manufactured genetic materials” will be in vaccines. The petition also points out, “No coronavirus vaccine has ever been approved because of serious adverse effects, including death to test animals, due to pathogenic priming.”
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lifesitenews--2020-11-12--New York Bar Association advises state to consider mandating COVID vaccination

NEW YORK , November 12 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — The New York State Bar Association ( NYSBA ) passed a resolution on Saturday advising the state to consider enacting a COVID-19 vaccination “ mandate ” for everyone in the state .
“ The state should take steps to protect the public ’ s health and consider mandate as may be necessary to reduce risks of transmission and morbidity and mortality , ” the resolution , which is in no way legislative , states .
“ Should the level of immunity be deemed insufficient by expert medical and scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reduce morbidity and mortality , a mandate and state action should be considered , as may be warranted , ” the resolution adds .
The resolution lists “ personal medical reasons ” as a possible “ exception ” to a mandate being imposed on everyone .
The resolution does not offer exemptions for religious , philosophical , or personal reasons .
Robert F. Kennedy , Jr. , chair and chief legal counsel for Children ’ s Health Defense , criticized NYSBA ’ s resolution .
“ The New York Bar Association , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week abandoned its long history of defending civil and constitutional rights to engage in the practice of medicine.
” The resolution specifically states : “ To protect the public ’ s health , it would be useful to provide guidance , consistent with existing law or a state emergency health powers act as proposed in Resolution # 1 , to assist state officials and state and local public health authorities should it be necessary for the state to consider the possibility of enacting a vaccine mandate.
” The resolution recommends the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voluntary vaccinations fail to produce “ needed levels of population immunity ; that an assessment of the health threat to various communities be made so that perhaps the mandate can be targeted ; and that a mandate only be considered after there is expert consensus regarding the vaccine ’ s safety and efficacy.
” Despite these qualifications , the recommendation leaves it to experts , not individuals , to decide on this serious medical intervention .
Strikingly , the recommendation fails to mention the principle of informed consent , the bedrock of ethical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Children ’ s Health Defense , commented : “ At the end of the day , this prominent lawyers ’ group endorsed medical coercion for an experimental medical intervention , which has been anathema in a free society since World War II.
” The document also proposed a “ state emergency health powers act ” to address “ gaps in existing laws in New York , drawing upon the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act ( MSEHPA ) drafted in 2001.
” The MSEHPA supports the authorization of emergency powers such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property by public health authorities , and the control of transportation routes .
For example , the document proposes giving public health officials the authority to “ control or limit ingress and egress to and from any stricken or threatened public area , the movement of persons within the area , and the occupancy of premises therein , if such action is reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency.
” It also states , “ To prevent the spread of contagious or possibly contagious disease the public health authority may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 604 , persons who are unable or unwilling for reasons of health , religion , or conscience to undergo vaccination pursuant to this Section .
The NYSBA resolution does not specifically quote any of these specific possible emergency powers .
It does recommend a vaccine mandate in the case that “ expert medical and scientific consensus ” finds the level of population immunity insufficient to “ check the spread of COVID-19 and reduce morbidity and mortality.
” It also proposes the implementation of this mandate after certain conditions are met , including “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts to promote public acceptance.
” A group led by Patricia Finn , an attorney who specializes in vaccine issues , marched to Governor Cuomo ’ s mansion in protest of the resolution the morning it was passed .
Finn told the New York Law Journal she has “ represented thousands of families who have resisted vaccinations for medical and religious reasons.
” The resolution follows a May report released by the NYSBA ’ s Health Law Section ’ s Task Force , which drew heated criticism for advocating a nation-wide vaccine mandate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or personal ” objections .
This latest resolution may be an attempt to appease the public in the face of increasing vaccine skepticism by softening the parameters of the mandate .
In contrast to the previous May proposal , this recommends a statewide - not nationwide - vaccine , and its stated recommendation of preconditions for the mandate are new as well .
It should be noted that the NYSBA “ is considered to be influential both with lawmakers in Albany and Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s office , ” according to @ @ @ @ @ @

The resolution does not offer exemptions for religious, philosophical, or personal reasons.
NEW YORK, November 12, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) passed a resolution on Saturday advising the state to consider enacting a COVID-19 vaccination “mandate” for everyone in the state.
“The state should take steps to protect the public’s health and consider mandate as may be necessary to reduce risks of transmission and morbidity and mortality,” the resolution, which is in no way legislative, states.
“Should the level of immunity be deemed insufficient by expert medical and scientific consensus to check the spread of COVID-19 and reduce morbidity and mortality, a mandate and state action should be considered, as may be warranted,” the resolution adds.
The resolution lists “personal medical reasons” as a possible “exception” to a mandate being imposed on everyone. The resolution does not offer exemptions for religious, philosophical, or personal reasons.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., chair and chief legal counsel for Children’s Health Defense, criticized NYSBA’s resolution.
“The New York Bar Association, of which I am a member, this week abandoned its long history of defending civil and constitutional rights to engage in the practice of medicine.”
Reported Children's Health Defense:
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The resolution specifically states: “To protect the public’s health, it would be useful to provide guidance, consistent with existing law or a state emergency health powers act as proposed in Resolution #1, to assist state officials and state and local public health authorities should it be necessary for the state to consider the possibility of enacting a vaccine mandate.” The resolution recommends the state only consider making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory if voluntary vaccinations fail to produce “needed levels of population immunity; that an assessment of the health threat to various communities be made so that perhaps the mandate can be targeted; and that a mandate only be considered after there is expert consensus regarding the vaccine’s safety and efficacy.” Despite these qualifications, the recommendation leaves it to experts, not individuals, to decide on this serious medical intervention. Strikingly, the recommendation fails to mention the principle of informed consent, the bedrock of ethical medicine.
Mary Holland, General Counsel for Children’s Health Defense, commented: “At the end of the day, this prominent lawyers’ group endorsed medical coercion for an experimental medical intervention, which has been anathema in a free society since World War II.”
The document also proposed a “state emergency health powers act” to address “gaps in existing laws in New York, drawing upon the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act (MSEHPA) drafted in 2001.”
The MSEHPA supports the authorization of emergency powers such as rationing, the appropriation and destruction of property by public health authorities, and the control of transportation routes.
For example, the document proposes giving public health officials the authority to “control or limit ingress and egress to and from any stricken or threatened public area, the movement of persons within the area, and the occupancy of premises therein, if such action is reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency.”
It also states, “To prevent the spread of contagious or possibly contagious disease the public health authority may isolate or quarantine, pursuant to Section 604, persons who are unable or unwilling for reasons of health, religion, or conscience to undergo vaccination pursuant to this Section.
The NYSBA resolution does not specifically quote any of these specific possible emergency powers. It does recommend a vaccine mandate in the case that “expert medical and scientific consensus” finds the level of population immunity insufficient to “check the spread of COVID-19 and reduce morbidity and mortality.” It also proposes the implementation of this mandate after certain conditions are met, including “adequate” clinical trials and “reasonable efforts to promote public acceptance.”
A group led by Patricia Finn, an attorney who specializes in vaccine issues, marched to Governor Cuomo’s mansion in protest of the resolution the morning it was passed. Finn told the New York Law Journal she has “represented thousands of families who have resisted vaccinations for medical and religious reasons.”
The resolution follows a May report released by the NYSBA’s Health Law Section’s Task Force, which drew heated criticism for advocating a nation-wide vaccine mandate regardless of “religious, philosophical, or personal” objections.
This latest resolution may be an attempt to appease the public in the face of increasing vaccine skepticism by softening the parameters of the mandate. In contrast to the previous May proposal, this recommends a statewide – not nationwide – vaccine, and its stated recommendation of preconditions for the mandate are new as well.
It should be noted that the NYSBA “is considered to be influential both with lawmakers in Albany and Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office,” according to the New York Law Journal.
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