Abortion Takes Center Stage at DNC, Trend of Banning Cell Phones in School

Abortion Takes Center Stage at DNC, Trend of Banning Cell Phones in School

Author: EWTN August 24, 2024 Duration: 53:49
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the presidential nomination, Democrats featured the push for abortion throughout the week – Democrats for Life of America’s Kristen Day reacts. President Biden recently announced his plan to reform the Supreme Court - we speak with Adam White, former Commissioner of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court, for analysis. The trend of banning cell phones in schools is growing – Roselle Reyes takes a look at how Catholic schools across the U.S. are dealing with the classroom distraction and we’re joined by Catholic psychologist Michael Horne to hear how cell phones can impact a child’s developing brain. As “The Wizard of Oz” celebrates its 85th anniversary, Mark Irons tells us the pro-life story surrounding Judy Garland’s birth – and the latest on the missing ruby red slippers mystery.

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