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Abortion law reform

On 14/02/2020, the Abortion Select Committee sent its recommendations regarding the Abortion Legislation Bill to Parliament, recommending by a majority that it be passed with only very minor amendments. These fail to deal with substantive concerns raised by The Nathaniel Centre and the NZCBC in their submission to the Select Committee.
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Bioethics, Politics and Slovenly Language: Lessons from History

John Kleinsman reflects on the use of language and terminology, noting that the words we choose not only reveal but also shape our thinking. The history of the Nazi genocide offers insights that are relevant for our time, insights that highlight the links between language and action.
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Single Mothers are Saints

These days any single mother who decides to keep her baby is a heroine … even a saint. Ironically, for those who identify as Catholic, greater courage may be required …” writes John Kleinsman, director of The Nathaniel Centre
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The reluctant caregiver

New York Times columnist Paula Span uses the term 'reluctant caregiver' to describe people who continue to care for someone even when they do it grudgingly. She concludes that reluctant caregivers probably deserve more credit than most, because they are not getting back the warmth, laughter, tenderness or sometimes even gratitude that others do, while they keep on doing the tough work.

Available online at: http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/20/the-reluctant-caregiver/?_r=0