Archive - Doug Carlson
Passage of Bill to Ban Genetic Discrimination a Victory for All Families
In a major victory for every American, lawmakers bucked partisan politics last week to approve legislation barring employers and health insurance providers from discriminating against individuals and families based on their genetic information. more »
By Doug Carlson - May 6, 2008
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Time Shortens on Agreement on Judges
Just as April showers bring May flowers, a pledge by the Senate’s top leader earlier this month could bring the confirmation of three judges by the end of May. more »
By Doug Carlson - Apr 29, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, , Legislation
Critics Put Abstinence Education on Trial
Strong evidence suggests abstinence education is effective in reducing teen sexual activity and polling demonstrates parents strongly back the programs, but apparently that is not enough to win the support of some in Congress. more »
By Doug Carlson - Apr 22, 2008
Topic: Family, Education, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Citizenship, Legislation
Human trafficking rises to presidential proportions
The road to the White House in 2008 has exposed differing opinions among the presidential candidates on issues ranging from abortion to health care to the economy, but on one topic that has gone virtually unmentioned in speeches and debates each of them could sound the same note. more »
By Doug Carlson - Apr 15, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation
Prisoners Reentering Society Given ‘Second Chance’
According to recent trends, the odds that a prisoner will find himself back behind bars within just a few years of release are tragically high. But a much-welcomed law aimed at preparing prisoners to reintegrate into society could soon reverse those odds. more »
By Doug Carlson - Apr 8, 2008
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues
Tobacco Bill Reaches Critical Juncture
A much-anticipated but potentially divisive vote on legislation to clamp down on a product that kills roughly 400,000 Americans each year is scheduled this week in a congressional committee. more »
By Doug Carlson - Apr 1, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation
The Modern-Day Slavery In Our Own Backyard
The resignation of New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer has catapulted prostitution into the national spotlight once again. The details behind the call girl now known as “Kristen” are still unraveling, but one thing is certain: her life as a prostitute is anything but typical among women who exchange sex for money. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 24, 2008
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation
Soldiers Fight More Than One Destructive Force
According to some at the U.S. Department of Defense, Playboy and Penthouse, as well as a host of other so-called adult magazines, are harmless and suitable entertainment for our soldiers. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 17, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation, War
District Court Nominee Awaits Vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee continues to take its time considering a host of judicial nominees, including a distinguished attorney nominated last year to a district court in Tennessee. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 11, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, National
Expired Security Act Jeopardizes America’s Safety
Americans were propelled into a dark world the morning of September 11, 2001, confronted by an enemy intent on extinguishing the flame of freedom that has made our nation great. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 4, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National, War