Liam Morrison
Legal team for 12-year-old appeals case to higher court
Attorneys for a middle school student say they have appealed his case. The student, Liam Morrison, was suspended from school for wearing a t-shirt officials claimed violated school policy. The shirt read, “There are only two genders”. The student was sent home for the remainder of the day after refusing to change his shirt. Liam later wore a shirt to school reading, “There are censored genders.” The school claimed the shirts were a violation of school policy. Attorneys for Morrison say the student was expressing his beliefs, which are protected by the first amendment. The student’s parents later sued the school for violating his first and fourteenth amendment rights. A lower court in Boston claimed the school’s officials were correct for suspending the student. A justice presiding over the case claims the shirt was a violation to student that may not, “identify with either gender.” The case will now be heard by an appeals court.
Rev. Dr. Patrick Pullicino
Doctor/ Priest exonerated for pro-life stance
A neurologist in the United Kingdom has been exonerated after a three-year battle over a complaint filed by an assisted suicide advocate. The accuser claimed Rev. Dr. Patrick Pullicino violated medical codes in his care for a patient because of his pro-life beliefs and his Catholic faith. The General Medical Council, or GMC, cleared the doctor, who is also a priest of all wrongdoing following their investigation. Doctor Pullicino was investigated after the Council received only one complaint about his care practices. The patient was in a vegetative state, and his family was fighting in court to keep him on life support. Dr. Pullicino expressed his support for the family, saying that more tests needed to be run before his life was ended by hospital officials. The patient was eventually taking off life support against the wishes of the family and passed away shortly thereafter. The investigation followed not long after the complaint was made. The Council concluded that the doctor did not violate any ethics codes. Attorneys for Dr. Pullicino praised the Council’s decision and said more doctors are needed to defend patients’ rights to life.
Israeli Parliament- Knesset
Israeli Parliament rejects pressure from world governments/ leaders
The Israeli Parliament has issued a proclamation. The parliament known as the Knesset has approved of a declaration stating that the Israeli government will in no way approve of a Palestinian state. The declaration was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The statement is a response to pressure from other world leaders against Israel demanding the nation make peace with Hamas. Several leaders are also pushing the Israeli government to give up land to create a Palestinian nation. The statement in part reads: Recognition such as that, following the massacre on October 7th, will grant major prize to terror and will prevent any future peace agreement. The Israeli defense minister added one more warning following the statement. Hamas has until the beginning of the Islamic holiday of Ramadan in March to release the remaining hostages, or the IDF will proceed their military operation to rescue the remaining hostages. Israel and Jews around the world have seen an increase in hostility and persecution following the October 7th attack by Hamas.
SNBC Health report: researchers continue to find more benefits from fish oil
According to reports, fish oil contains several benefits that protect the human body. This supplement contains essential fatty acids that reduce inflammation and blood pressure. Fish oil is beneficial to heart health, brain function, eye health, and assists in relieving arthritis symptoms. The body cannot produce the nutrients provided through essential fatty acids, so researchers advise taking fish oil or consuming fish to acquire the nutrients it provides. Fish oil is considered an animal product, so researchers advise consulting with your healthcare professional before selecting a fish oil supplement. Consuming fish is always recommended as a natural way to acquire the nutrients found in this food; however, fish oil is an alternative if you are not able to eat fish consistently.