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At least 400 acts of violence committed against Christians in India in first half of 2023: report

At least 400 acts of violence committed against Christians in India in first half of 2023: report

Jul 19, 2023 |

For India’s Christians, 2021 was the “most violent year” in the country’s history, with at least 486 violent incidents of Christian persecution reported in the year. “In almost all incidents reported across India, vigilante mobs composed of religious extremists have been seen to either barge into a prayer gathering or round up individuals that they believe are involved in forcible religious conversions,” said that year’s report by the UCF. The UCF attributed the high incidence of Christian persecution to “impunity,” due to which “such mobs criminally threaten, physically assault people in prayer, before handing them over to the police on allegations of forcible conversions.”

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Why Kim Witczak Became a Pharmaceutical Drug Safety Advocate

Why Kim Witczak Became a Pharmaceutical Drug Safety Advocate

Jul 19, 2023 | ,

“Faith is a huge part of my life. After my husband Woody died, I remember crying out to God and saying, ‘Take my pain and use it; it does me no good,’” she said. While Kim has found courage in her personal struggle to advocate for consumers, she reminds others that we have to guard and protect our own freedoms. “We should have control over our own bodies—nothing should be mandated,” she said. “We’ve given our power away to what we hear in the media. We don’t ask critical questions. Stop, pause, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to push back.”

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Canada changes Access to Information rules to require proof of citizenship to file request

Canada changes Access to Information rules to require proof of citizenship to file request

Jul 19, 2023 |

The new access to information identification requirements come about only a few months after news broke that many federal government agencies had been paying people to censor the contents of some Access to Information requests. In January, LifeSiteNews reported how in the last two years alone multiple Canadian federal governmental departments spent $39 million hiring contractors to comb through and censor documents requested by the public under the Access to Information Act.

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Despite early controversy, Missouri governor signs postpartum Medicaid extension into law

Despite early controversy, Missouri governor signs postpartum Medicaid extension into law

Jul 18, 2023 |

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services conducted a study of maternal mortality from 2017 to 2019, which found that the “greatest proportion of pregnancy-related deaths occurred between 43 days and one year after pregnancy.” The report also states that suicide, cardiovascular disease, and substance abuse were the leading causes of maternal mortality. A majority of these deaths were considered preventable with adequate healthcare. The goal of expanding Medicaid coverage to one year postpartum is to ensure better access to healthcare when postpartum complications arise, preventing many deaths.

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Hospital Left 22-Week-Old Baby Girl to Die After Failed Abortion

Hospital Left 22-Week-Old Baby Girl to Die After Failed Abortion

Jul 18, 2023 |

In a letter first shared with Live Action News, the female resident described her shock and horror at finding a beautiful baby girl who was left to die in a bassinet during one of her OB-GYN rotations. The resident said she listened as the attending OB-GYN criticized pro-life laws and then attempted to justify their lack of care for the baby. The doctor claimed the law allows “palliative care” only, meaning pain management and comfort care until the baby dies.

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