Your Civic Duty ‘n’at

Today are the Primary Elections for Pennsylvania. While the real fireworks won’t be till the General Election, we can still send a message to the fat cats in Harrisburg. You can always vote for Mickey Mouse or, better yet, Jack Bauer!

Alas, alack. While turnouts are low for local and state elections, making individual votes have higher impact, most people don’t know what their local politicians are like. Fear not.

The Post-Gazette has a How They Voted guide, showing how senators and reps voted for the gambling and pay raise bils. You can print it out and take it with you to the polls if you aren’t sure who’s your rep or senator. Operation Clean Sweep and LifePAC also have information you find handy.

Catholic Condom Controversy

Those interested in the recent media hubbub about the Catholic Church’s stance regarding condom use to prevent the spread of AIDS should give the following a read:

American Papist:
Where the condom controversy currently stands
Cardinal Martini roundup

Michael Liccione (Sacramentum Vitae):
Why the condom debate is big for the Church
The Catholic condom debate II

Jimmy Akin:
Condoms & HIV/AIDS
Contraception & Extra-Marital Sex