Part of managing this blog is checking on the dashboard to see if anyone is reading what I post. In some cases I can see the referrers that bring readers to my blog. Of interest on the list of referrers, in the last few days especially, is Behan Communications. Behan Communications is a Public Affairs,… Continue reading Intriguing Referrer
Category: Window Legislation
Foundation to Abolish Child Sex Abuse (FACSA) Action Alert
The Foundation to Abolish Child Sex Abuse (FACSA) has issued an "Action Alert" to garner support for the NY Child Victims Act (NY Assembly Bill 2596). If you are a victim who was abused in New York (even if you are not a resident of that state), know someone that was or are just concerned… Continue reading Foundation to Abolish Child Sex Abuse (FACSA) Action Alert
Looking for all other bloggers on the Church Sex Scandal
I am approaching my 50th post in the blogging experiment I began back in October, 2008. My focus has been on the continuing rape/sexual molestation/sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church. Over the last 6 months I have linked to several blogs and websites that support victims to my blog. Let me be clear at… Continue reading Looking for all other bloggers on the Church Sex Scandal
Myths and Truths
The Zalkin Law Firm in New York has come up with a very interesting analysis of 8 top storylines promoted by the Leadership of the Catholic Church in their lobby efforts to defeat the Child Victim's Act of New York. They have debunked the key arguments set forward by Catholic Leaders across the country as… Continue reading Myths and Truths
Bishop of Scranton Eliminates/Consolidates Parishes
The Scranton Times-Tribune continues to cover the further misadventures of Bishop Martino. Go to the Scranton Times-Tribune article on the consolidation of parishes due to shortages of priests and parishioners. Read the Bishop's Message. Do you think that the increasing number of Catholics who are no longer "practicing" their faith is related to issues such… Continue reading Bishop of Scranton Eliminates/Consolidates Parishes
Key Provisions for Window Legislation in PA
In response to some pretty good feedback I would like to cover the kinds of things that have been in previous bills introduced in Harrisburg. While I live in Virginia, the events of 1974 took place in Pennsylvania, New York and Florida. I am concentrating on Pennsylvania at the moment, home of the Diocese that… Continue reading Key Provisions for Window Legislation in PA
Let the Federal Search Warrants Flow…
Please support your local crusading U.S. Attorney! Yesterday's news, chronicled in the Abuse Tracker by Kathy Shaw, was full of stories about the Federal Grand Jury Investigation of the Diocese of Los Angeles and Cardinal Roger M. Mahony for his alleged role in covering up child molestation by priests. The grounds on which the grand… Continue reading Let the Federal Search Warrants Flow…
Chance to talk to other Survivors, SNAP Support Groups
I have been doing some travel to the Washington, DC area as part of my job. The project that I am working on has meetings scheduled almost every Wednesday. This has afforded me the opportunity to try to get to a SNAP support group meeting that is conducted by the Virginia Coordinator for SNAP in Falls… Continue reading Chance to talk to other Survivors, SNAP Support Groups
Second and Third Order Effects
When I look back at decisions I have made and actions that I have taken throughout my life thus far, I am struck by the primary, secondary and tertiary effects of those decisions and actions. (note: if you are a diocesan spokesperson, tertiary is defined as third rank of order or importance, please try to… Continue reading Second and Third Order Effects
Legislative Sessions
Happy New Year! The start of a new year, especially after a major election cycle, is filled with the promise of a new legislative session opening. As is the tradition established in the U.S. Constitution, the new Congress will be sworn in on the first Monday in January. This year that will be on 5… Continue reading Legislative Sessions
Off My Knees - A Blog by Michael Baumann 