Cheryl Wetzstein
Articles by Cheryl Wetzstein
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ targeted by domestic abuse prevention campaign
Hoping to capitalize on the looming opening of the much-touted "Fifty Shades of Grey" on Valentine's Day weekend, activists fighting domestic abuse have launched a campaign urging people to donate to shelters for battered women rather than spend money on tickets to a movie that they say glorifies the abuse of women. Published February 2, 2015
Super Bowl sex ‘sting’ nabs 570
Some 570 would-be sex buyers and 23 traffickers were arrested in a national Super Bowl "sting," an Illinois sheriff said Monday. Published February 2, 2015
Catholic Relief Services’ ‘graphic’ sex-ed course incompatible with church teachings
A Virginia nonprofit research group is blowing the whistle on a "graphic sexuality education program" that a Catholic service organization has administered to children in Rwanda. Published January 29, 2015
‘50 Shades’ ticket sales skyrocketing
"Fifty Shades of Grey" doesn't come out for two more weeks, but it has been breaking ticket sales records, said Fandango, the online movie entertainment and ticket seller. Published January 29, 2015
PTC raps Super Bowl ad for using ‘naked’ model
A hamburger chain's Super Bowl ad that uses a voluptuous 'naked' model is too racy for family viewing, says a watchdog group. Published January 28, 2015
Nigeria elections put Christians in danger of more Muslim attacks
Muslim persecution of Christians is at a high tide — and there are grave fears of more sectarian bloodletting as millions of people in Nigeria, which is half Muslim and half Christian, vote for their national leaders next month. Published January 27, 2015
Loretta Lynch pornography enforcement priority to anti-obscenity activists
After waiting in vain for six years for federal action on obscenity enforcement cases, anti-pornography activists are eager to hear what attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch plans to do. Published January 27, 2015
Millennials bucking trends on abortion approval
A hard-fought battle is being waged for the allegiance of young Americans on abortion, and pro-life leaders see fresh signs of hope that Roe v. Wade won't survive the millennial generation. Published January 25, 2015
Students for Life of America pro-life conference energizes 2,000 students
Some 2,000 young pro-life supporters were urged to stay visible, stay active and stay hopeful at a daylong conference held Friday in Maryland as a follow up to the Jan. 22 March for Life. Published January 24, 2015
March for Life reflects abortion awareness among young generation
The 42nd March for Life again lived up to its reputation, drawing hundreds of thousands of mostly young marchers who oppose abortion. Published January 22, 2015
March for Life will coincide with House vote on abortion
The 42nd annual March for Life protests against the Supreme Court rulings that made abortion a constitutional right will deliberately coincide with a House vote on a bill that the pro-life movement likes — but not the one they were hoping for this week. Published January 21, 2015
Hardee’s, YouTube, Verizon make ‘dirty dozen’ list
Verizon, YouTube, Cosmopolitan magazine, and the parent company of Hardee's restaurants are all part of the new "dirty dozen" list of entities that sell pornography or use explicit sexuality in their advertising. Published January 21, 2015
Tony Perkins, Family Research Council president: Religious freedom paramount
The American way of life is in crisis and is in need of a spiritual, moral and cultural renewal, a traditional values leader said Monday night in a first-of-its-kind address. Published January 20, 2015
Pope Francis address to joint session of Congress would be historic first
In a whirlwind trip planned for September, Pope Francis is likely to meet world leaders in New York as well as President Obama and congressional leaders in Washington. Published January 19, 2015
Abortion game changer: Fetus ‘dismemberment’ ban touted by pro-life activists
Legislation banning the "dismemberment" of a fetus is being pitched as a game changer because it could outlaw an entire type of abortion procedure, pro-life activists said. Published January 18, 2015
Mike Huckabee, two others named to Catholic conference lineup
The Catholic organization Legatus has named former Arkansas Gov Mike Huckabee and two others as speakers at its upcoming annual conference. They replace three people, including actor Gary Sinise, who withdrew last week, citing controversies surrounding the gathering. Published January 18, 2015
Supreme Court to address gay marriage this year
This year's showdown on same-sex marriage was set Friday as the Supreme Court agreed to review an appellate court ruling that affects marriage laws in four states. Published January 16, 2015
Circumcision proposal by CDC drawing detractors
A federal proposal to encourage discussions about circumcision for baby boys and at-risk men of all ages has drawn nearly 2,000 mostly negative comments and a planned protest in front of a federal agency this month. Published January 15, 2015
Sinise among famous speakers withdrawing from Catholic event
Devout Catholics are dismayed — even angry — that actor Gary Sinise, Fox News journalist Bret Baier and MillerCoors Chairman Pete Coors have withdrawn from an annual Catholic conference, apparently over its inclusion of a gay man who preaches celibacy. Published January 14, 2015
Rallies held in support of dismissed Atlanta fire chief
Hundreds of supporters of a fired fire chief in Atlanta gathered at city offices Tuesday to protest the termination and offer prayers for the nation and its leaders. Published January 13, 2015
