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Adoption Statistics
From 1957 through 1975, the federally funded National Center for Social Statistics kept records on all finalized adoptions. After the dissolution of that program, records were kept on a limited basis by the National Center for State Courts from 1990 though 1995. more »
By Jerry Price - Jan 1, 2005
Topic: Family, Parenting, Adoption
Gov. Bush asks justices to preserve woman’s life
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the life of a disabled woman living in his state.
Lawyers for Bush filed an appeal with the high court Dec. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 15, 2004
Topic: Life, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, Human Rights
Appeals court upholds inmates’ religious rights
A federal appeals court has delivered another victory for prisoners’ religious rights.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Atlanta, Ga., ruled the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) does not violate the First Amendment’s ban on government establishment of religion. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 15, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
Abstinence ed defended against Democratic report
The Bush administration and pro-family organizations have strongly defended sexual abstinence education in the wake of a Democratic congressional report charging many such federally funded programs teach error. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 15, 2004
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Abstinence
Pro-choicers seek to block pro-life conscience clause
A pro-choice coalition has challenged a new federal law that protects health care providers from being coerced into participating in abortions.
Five days after President Bush signed the pro-life conscience clause into law, the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) filed suit in federal court Dec. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 15, 2004
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Life, Abortion
High court to hear Ten Commandments cases March 2
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments March 2 in two cases involving displays of the Ten Commandments.
The high court, which released Dec. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 15, 2004
Topic: Faith, Bible, 10 Commandments
ERLC, others ask court to uphold partial birth ban
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and other pro-life organizations have urged a federal appeals court to overturn a judge’s ruling against the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 15, 2004
Pentagon agrees it cannot sponsor Boy Scout troops
The Department of Defense has absorbed criticism for agreeing with the American Civil Liberties Union to inform its military bases worldwide they cannot officially sponsor Boy Scout units. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 30, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Church and State, Community Service, Social Issues
Pro-lifers: Stronger RU 486 warnings not enough
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is putting stronger warnings on the abortion drug RU 486, but pro-life advocates say the action is insufficient. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 30, 2004
Justices question medical use of marijuana
The Supreme Court expressed skepticism during oral arguments Nov. 29 about a state’s authority to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana.
The justices heard arguments in a case involving a clash between a federal law that prohibits the use of marijuana and a California law that permits the use of the drug for medicinal purposes. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 30, 2004
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
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