Bush Slammed for Linking Poverty to Racism
(CNSNews.com) - President Bush, already under fire from some conservatives for offering a blank check for the rebuilding of the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast, faces more heat for linking the poverty in New Orleans to the history of racism in the United States. "There is no connection between racism and poverty today," former welfare recipient-turned-conservative activist Star Parker told Cybercast News Service...

Republican Senator Defends Support of ‘Hate Crimes’ Bill
(CNSNews.com) – Sen. George Allen, a Virginia Republican who is mentioned as a possible contender for his party's 2008 presidential nomination, is accused of breaking a campaign promise by supporting pro-homosexual federal “hate crimes” legislation. Allen denies that he broke any promise...

White House Spying Claims Roil Philippines
(CNSNews.com) – Allegations that a former U.S. Marine may have stolen classified information while posted at the White House are resonating in the Philippines, an important U.S. ally in the campaign against terrorism, prompting raging speculation about the likely identities of the politicians who received the top-secret information...

Bill Banning ‘Wrongful Birth’ Lawsuits Advances in Wisconsin
(CNSNews.com) – A Wisconsin Senate committee has approved a bill that would prohibit “wrongful birth” and “wrongful life” lawsuits in the state. Pro-Life Wisconsin said such lawsuits discriminate against those born with disabilities, but pro-abortion groups say SB 71 is intended to “place a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman who might choose an abortion.”

Activists File Anti-Dairy Lawsuit Against Milk Retailers
(CNSNews.com) – An animal “rights” group plans to file a class-action lawsuit against Safeway, Nestle and other dairy retailers for failing to warn consumers that milk can cause serious digestive problems...