The UN Convention Against Torture has announced that it will be reviewing reports by the Holy See to determine if they are in compliance with the international treaty against torture. Other states being reviewed include Sierra Leone, Cyprus and Lithuania. While it’s a routine review—and only in the informational stages—victims and advocates hope that the…Continue reading Second UN Committee Scrutinizes Vatican
Yesterday, CA Assembly Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Diane Harkey voted no on important crime victims legislation—even though a similar 2003 bill exposed horrible abuse in her own district. I don’t believe it was a malicious act against victims, I just think she doesn’t know about the child sex crimes and cover-up that have thrived in…Continue reading When your district is rife with crime, hold bad guys responsible
or Unfair Command Influence, Part 2: The Bully Pulpit, Exclusive Access and a Conviction If you had any questions as to why California’s child sex abuse victims desperately need a civil window, today’s news should close the deal. The Bully Pulpit California Catholic News published a July 31 email from Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez,…Continue reading Victims like prime rib, too
In 1955, a woman named Rosa Parks refused to give up her Montgomery, Alabama bus seat to a white man. But on that day, she did not stand up and shout, “If ALL African Americans can’t have complete and equal rights and access, then NO ONE should get anything!” Why? Because civil rights movements are…Continue reading What if Rosa didn’t take a stand?
While many of Pope Francis’ statements are still open for interpretation and follow-up, I am beginning to think that the best part of his papacy will be the fact that, eventually, his views on homosexuality and the theology of women will make Bill Donohue’s head explode.