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Transparency on health care reform, other bills, please
Before signing the papers for a car loan or mortgage, wise buyers take a close look at the agreement to which they are binding themselves. It seems only logical that Congress would do the same—and give their constituents that courtesy as well—before voting to spend billions of dollars on new programs and sending taxpayers the tab. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 27, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation
LIFE DIGEST: More than 400 babies saved, 40 Days reports
More than 400 unborn children have been saved from abortion during this fall’s 40 Days for Life campaign, the head of the pro-life initiative reported Oct. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 27, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Science, Bioethics
Gay hate crimes bill and the assault on evangelical belief
With the House and Senate passage of the hate-crimes bill, liberals in Congress made further progress in their effort to normalize homosexual behavior in the United States. more »
By Barrett Duke - Oct 27, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues
ERLC’s Land Submits Testimony Against D.C. Same-Sex Marriage Bill
A battle over marriage is brewing in the nation’s capital. Eleven of the 13 members of the District of Columbia’s City Council recently introduced a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the District. more »
By staff - Oct 26, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Gay hate-crimes bill could punish Christians, foes say
The landmark expansion of hate crimes legislation to protect homosexuals could punish the speech and opinions of evangelical Christians, opponents of the newly approved measure say. more »
By staff - Oct 24, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Feds relax medical marijuana policy
The Obama administration has formalized a policy barring the prosecution of medical marijuana patients and their suppliers if they are in violation only of federal law and not of state law. more »
By staff - Oct 22, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, National
ERLC’s Land clarifies remarks, apologies to Anti-Defamation League
Richard Land’s assertions that some proposed elements of health care reform are tainted by principles embraced by the Third Reich have drawn critical response from some, perhaps none more notably than Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Oct 21, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Healthcare, , Legislation, National
Gay hate crimes awaits Senate vote
Supporters and opponents of legislation that will expand hate-crimes protections to homosexuals continue to wait on a Senate vote on a defense authorization bill that includes the controversial measure. more »
By staff - Oct 21, 2009
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Safe Schools Czar: Child Protector or Homosexuality Purveyor?
For a frightening list of reasons, Kevin Jennings has become a household—and schoolhouse—name. As the Obama administration’s new “safe schools” czar, entrusted to protect America’s children in the halls of learning, Jennings brings with him no shortage of experience educating our youth. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 20, 2009
Topic: Family, Education, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National
LIFE DIGEST: 40 Days for Life reports 299 saved
A nationwide, pro-life campaign has reported 299 unborn babies have been saved from abortion since the initiative began Sept. 23.
David Bereit, national director of 40 Days for Life, issued the report Oct. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 20, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, , Christian Citizenship