Court Order on Prop 8 Federal Suit
Prop 8 Proponents Granted Standing to Defend Prop 8
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2009 -- Today, Federal Judge Vaughn Walker granted ProtectMarriage.com and its coalition members the right to represent the voters and defend Prop 8 as the intervener in the latest challenge mounted by opponents.

Roots of Discrimination
The Universal Nature of the Human Being
John Paul II, in Crossing the Threshold of Hope, refers to “the great anthropocentric shift in philosophy,” in which Descartes redefines the human being in terms of consciousness. Referring to St. Thomas Aquinas, John Paul reiterates that “it is not thought which determines existence, but existence, ‘esse,’ which determines thought!” In other words, it is man who thinks, not thinking that is man.

SeeTalking Points for CCG Leaders and Volunteers

CA Supreme Court Upholds Prop 8
6 to 1 Decision!!!
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2009 -- Today was a victory for more than 7 million California voters who passed Proposition 8 last November. We are so pleased that the California Supreme Court recognized the right of the voters to amend their constitution and define marriage as between a man and a woman. This has been a long battle starting in 2000 when California voters first defined marriage in the state law by passing Proposition 22 -- a law that the California Supreme Court overturned in May of 2008. The decision today demonstrates that the voters have put the definition of marriage out of reach of the state court once and for all.

Major Threat to Religious Liberty
Stop Effort To Rescind Conscience Regulation
Hear Message from Cardinal George
The Obama Administration has proposed to rescind regulations protecting healthcare workers and institutions from coercion or discrimination because the refuse to cooperate with abortion, sterilizations, or unethical research.  You can help oppose this effort by sending comments by email or mail by April 9. Background, instructions, and talking points follow.

Walter Hoye Jailed -- No Mercy
Judge Exceeded Authority
OAKLAND, CA, Mar 20, 2009 -- This afternoon, appearing slight and gaunt from his 40-Days-for-Life fasting, Rev. Walter Hoye was calmly led from the Alameda County courtroom to begin a thirty day jail sentence. The judge denied the defense's motion to stay the sentence pending appeal and remanded Walter into custody. Even people convicted of serious felonies facing long prison sentences are routinely granted bail or released on their own recognizance pending appeal. This case involved a simple misdemeanor -- an unjust conviction with no victim or evidence. (How to write Walter Hoye in jail )

New Evidence Embryo Destruction Research Unneeded
SAN FRANCSICO, March 13 -- Ethicist and Discovery Institute Wesley Smith reported that Geron, the first Company to get FDA permission to test a treatment derived from embryo destruction for spinal cord injury, found that their patients were improving from treatment using adult stem cells before they were able to do their risky experiment. Cells derived from embryos have been know to cause tumors. Adult stem cell are safe and have been used in the treatment of almost eighty diseases.

Anti-Prop 8 Resolutions Pass Legislature
SACRAMENTO, Mar 2, 2009 -- Both houses of the California legislature passed resolutions challenging the soveriegn power of the voters and calling for the over turn of Proposition 8. See how your legislators voted.

Financial Crisis
Revolutionary Dialogue Thru Vatican Newspaper
ROME, February 27, 2009 – First banker Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, then British prime minister Gordon Brown issue a revolutionary proposal through "L'Osservatore Romano": a colossal investment on behalf of poor countries. This would be for the benefit of all, including the rich countries responsible for the current disaster. 

National Novena for Prop 8 Legal Challenge
Ash Wednesday thru March 5, When Case Heard in Court
The decision on the three lawsuits filed to overturn Proposition 8 will be made solely by seven justices of the California Supreme Court. We invite you to join in a novena of prayer and fasting for right judgment and courage for justices.

Assisted Suicide Update: Washington and Montana
Letters Needed in California
SAN FRANCISCO, FEB. 6, 2009 -- Since 2005 the California Legislature has consistently rejected controversial efforts to legalize assisted suicide, but Compassion and Choices (the former Hemlock Society) is persistant in continuing to raise the issue in California. It is important that newly elected legislators become aware of the history and consequences of this issue so that they are not talked into supporting such a bill if it is introduced. You can help by sending a letter to your state senator or assembly member, particularly if they are newly elected.

Suit Filed Re Prop 8 Supporter Harassment
SACRAMENTO, JAN 29, 2009 (updated)  A hearing was held in U.S. District Court today in Sacramento on the lawsuit filed by ProtectMarriage.com challenging the California law requiring the disclosure of personal information of campaign donors. Catholics for the Common Good is a member of the ProtectMarriage.com coalition.

Pontiff Calls for "Ecology of Man"
Warns Against New Theories of "Gender"
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 22, 2008.- While protecting nature is an essential mission of the Church, it's no more important than protecting the nature of the person, says Benedict XVI.

Democracy Not Enough, Says Pope
Affirms Need for Values Founded on Truth of Person
VATICAN CITY, DEC. 21, 2008.- Despite the value of democratic principles, they alone are not enough to form a solid foundation for a society, says Benedict XVI.