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Education - Charter Schools
“What is a charter school? A charter school is a nonsectarian public school of choice that operates with freedom from many of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools. more »
By Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005
Education - General
Almost two-thirds of the nation’s 13- to 17-year-olds say there is either a “great deal” (19 percent) or a “fair amount” (46 percent) of cheating taking place in their schools. more »
By Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005
Policy Statement on Global Warming
The issue of global warming has become a topic of heated debate in the political and Christian communities in recent decades. It is a complex issue that sits at the very heart of the dispute between diverging environmental policies. more »
By Andrew R. Lewis - Aug 1, 2005 - (8)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Social Issues, Science, Environment
Deadline set for ruling on ‘morning-after’ pill
The Food and Drug Administration has set September 1 as the deadline for deciding on over-the-counter (OTC) sale of a “morning-after” pill that can act as an abortifacient. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Pulling of RU 486 urged after two more deaths reported
Congressional critics of RU 486 are urging its removal from the market after two previously unreported deaths were disclosed by the abortion drug’s manufacturer. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Land, others urge U.S. to do more for North Koreans
Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President Richard Land and about 100 other religious and human rights leaders have called on the United States and other members of the international community to do more to protect the rights of North Koreans. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
USCIRF warns about Iraqi constitution
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says drafts of Iraq’s permanent constitution are a retreat from the religious and human rights protections in its transitional charter. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Frist returns Land to religious freedom panel
Richard Land is returning to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, this time as a senatorial appointee.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee has named the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s president to the nine-member panel, the USCIRF announced July 26. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Frist endorses stem cell funds; Land ‘brokenhearted’
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist endorsed legislation July 29 to provide federal funds for stem cell research that destroys embryos—putting him at odds with President Bush while at the same time giving renewed hope to backers of the controversial experimentation and stunning its foes. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation
Roberts awaits hearings for Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate will begin hearings on John Roberts, President Bush’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Sept. 6.
Bush nominated Roberts July 19 as the replacement for Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who retired July 1 after 24 years of service. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National
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