More evidence ties media violence to teen violence

“Children who get heavy doses of media violence may be at greater risk of violent behavior as teenagers – even when a range of other influences is considered, according to a new study.”

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The cold hearts of digital voyeurs

The webcam suicide of an American teenager gives the lie to the notion of an “internet community”.

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My Life with Karol

Stanislaw Dziwisz spent 40 years at the side of the man who did more for human dignity than anyone else in the 20th century.

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Behind the Scenes of Volition: Coincidences and Startling Circumstances

“Its circuit boards cracked, the camera refused to start up for ten minutes … at least, not until members of the cast and crew gathered around the camera and prayed over it. At that point it fired up, and the shoot was completed.
Tim says that in the whirlwind of post-production he and his brother completely [...]

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Canada looking at copying NZ’s new prostituion laws

“Success is such a slippery term. Particularly, it would seem, when it comes to prostitution. Does success mean getting government job training? Or does it mean getting out of the business altogether? Judging by the New Zealand decriminalisation experience, success means more of the former. And some Canadian activists have gone there to learn, possibly [...]

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