Archive - Doug Carlson
The Devaluing of Life at Top Health Agency
Its mission statement is noble. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) bills itself as the “government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.” more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 3, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Any Seats for Pro-Life Riders in ‘Omnibus’?
Following a one-week vacation after pushing through a nearly $800 billion economic stimulus package, the fast and loose spenders of Congress are back to business hoping to spend another $400 billion. more »
By Doug Carlson - Feb 24, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Stimulus Package No Stimulant for Christian Students
The $787 billion stimulus package rushed through Congress late last week passes on a tab of nearly $10,000 to every American family in exchange for plenty of pork to fatten the national debt past $12 trillion. more »
By Doug Carlson - Feb 17, 2009 - (7)
Topic: Family, Education, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Justice Pick at Odds with Family Values
Suppose someone who has defended the pornography industry before the courts, provided legal counsel to the leading abortion organization, and advocated for the homosexual lifestyle was nominated to the second highest post in the U.S. more »
By Doug Carlson - Feb 10, 2009 - (9)
Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Pornography, Life, Abortion, , Citizenship,
Congress Sails SCHIP Into Icy Waters
The Senate has now joined the House in passing a massive expansion to a health insurance program for needy children. What began as a commendable program more than a decade ago to provide health insurance to children whose low-income families do not qualify for Medicaid has been hijacked into something far different—largely at the expense of the families and children it purports to assist. more »
By Doug Carlson - Feb 3, 2009
Topic: Family, Children, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Assault on the Unborn Underway, Battle Begins
It took just a few days in office for President Barack Obama to begin dismantling pro-life policies. The 44th president used the power of his pen Jan. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 27, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Life issues in 2009
Barack Obama made history today to the adulation of millions by becoming the first black man to assume the presidency of the United States. On Jan. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 20, 2009 - (4)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Religious Liberty in 2009
America will reflect this week on one of her foundational principles: religious liberty. In one of his final acts in office, President Bush will set aside Jan. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 13, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Wreath-Laying for Veterans: ‘Remember, Honor, and Teach’
For some visitors to the nation’s capital recently, their attention was not on the National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace outside the White House but on the celebrated cemetery overlooking the city from the western banks of the Potomac. more »
By Doug Carlson - Dec 23, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, War
Historic Trafficking Bill Clears Congress
In one of their final days in session, Congress set aside differences to pass sweeping anti-trafficking legislation that will help rescue untold numbers of women and girls from the heinous sex-trade industry. more »
By Doug Carlson - Dec 16, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation