Archive - Doug Carlson
The ‘Cap-and-Tax’ Fiasco
Basic economic principles teach that achieving sound economic policy requires careful consideration of two expected outcomes: costs and benefits. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 1, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, Science, Environment
Government’s Expanded Abortion Agenda Overseas
Last week, the House of Representatives took up a bill authorizing how the United States intends to fund and conduct business with other nations. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jun 16, 2009 - (1)
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: Don’t Be Fooled
In a small victory for pro-family America and her armed forces, the Supreme Court has turned down a request to review the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that bars homosexuals from serving openly in the military. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jun 9, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, War
Lawmaker Seeks to ‘Gamble’ with Families’ Futures
In late 2006, the online gambling industry was dealt what many hoped would be its death blow. Less than three years later, the battle begins anew. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jun 2, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation
Marriage Mayhem in Washington
Same-sex “marriage” is coming to Washington, D.C.—that is, unless Congress says otherwise.
On May 5, the District of Columbia Council gave hearty approval, 12-1, to recognize the “marriages” of same-sex couples performed in other jurisdictions. more »
By Doug Carlson - May 27, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Analysis: ‘Cap and Tax’ Schemers Are Cutting Deals
As the nation tries to pull itself out of financial hard times, some legislators in Washington are eagerly pushing a plan destined to further escalate the economic downturn. more »
By Doug Carlson - May 19, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, Science, Environment
Obama Budget: Boost for Abortion, Contraceptive-Based Sex Ed
With the release of his first detailed budget, President Barack Obama has given Americans a window into how he would like to spend their tax dollars. more »
By Doug Carlson - May 12, 2009
PERSPECTIVE: Comment period open on stem cell guidelines
One of President Barack Obama’s most newsworthy acts during his first 100 days in the White House also stands among his most disturbing within the pro-life community: the reversal of his predecessor’s policy limiting federal funding of embryo-destructive research. more »
By Doug Carlson - May 5, 2009 - (2)
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Hate crimes bill heads to House
Hoping to soon bring victory to the homosexual lobby’s years-long battle to assign greater punishment for some crimes given the perpetrator’s mindset, the House leadership has announced it will bring the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. more »
By Doug Carlson - Apr 28, 2009 - (6)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Storm Clouds of Hate Crimes Loom
April showers bring May flowers, so goes the familiar saying. But the storm clouds of hate crimes legislation in Congress are also in this month’s forecast, a looming threat that could damage America’s religious liberty landscape for years to come. more »
By Doug Carlson - Apr 21, 2009 - (4)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, , Legislation, Religious Liberty