This document, entitled "Beyond Same-Sex Marriage: A New Strategic Vision for All Our Families & Relationships," argues that traditional marriage "should not be legally and economically privileged above all others." The American people obviously think otherwise, and current laws reflect our wishes.

Feldblum is not the only pro-polygamy Obama appointee. His Regulatory Czar, Cass Sunstein, wrote a book in 2008 called "Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness" in which he urged that "the word marriage would no longer appear in any laws, and marriage licenses would no longer be offered or recognized by any level of government."

Distress After Abortion Linked to Increased Mental Health Problems, Study Finds

New Findings Indicate 85 Percent of Women Have Negative Reactions After Abortion 

Springfield, IL -- A new study on mental health problems after abortion has found that 85 percent of women reported negative reactions to abortion, putting them at higher risk for mental health problems.

The paper, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found that more than 85 percent of women who aborted reported at least one negative reaction to abortion, such as such as sorrow, grief, regret or disappointment; and approximately 35 percent reported five or more negative reactions.

The European Court of Human Rights strikes a blow against the continent's Christian heritage. It is likely that the court would not be this chary toward granting the use of Islamic symbols -- and certain that Islamic expression in Europe will continue to grow as Christianity continues to wane. "Italy school crucifixes 'barred,'" from the BBC, November 3 (thanks to all who sent this in):

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the use of crucifixes in classrooms in Italy.

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New to Oldspeak: Frank Schaeffer Talks Candidly with John W. Whitehead About New Atheism and Its Similarities to Christian Fundamentalism

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - OldSpeak, an online publication of The Rutherford Institute, hosts a provocative discussion between Frank Schaeffer, the son of Christian evangelist Francis Schaeffer and author of Patience with God: Faith for People Who Don't Like Religion (or Atheism) (Da Capo Press, 2009), and John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute.

The interview, "Patience with God: Taking on Atheists and Christian Fundamentalists," is a candid discussion of religion and its impact on American politics between two individuals, Schaeffer and Whitehead, whose ideas and actions have shaped our national dialogue on matters of religion and politics.