Archive - Doug Carlson
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
Adoption: Another Winning Choice
Each year, nearly 3 million women and girls become pregnant out of wedlock. Faced with the decision of what to do next, they typically are presented with two options: bring the unborn baby to term and raise the little one to adulthood or take the life of the unborn child through abortion. more »
By Doug Carlson - Apr 14, 2009
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Adoption, Mothers, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Smoke clears after House tobacco vote
The days of packaging and promoting tobacco products with virtually no meaningful restrictions appear to be nearing a smoky end. In a resounding vote, the House has taken the first step toward reining in the products linked to the deaths of more than 400,000 Americans each year. more »
By Doug Carlson - Apr 7, 2009
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Public Input Sought on Anti-Conscience Proposal
For decades, the fundamental right to life for developing children in the womb has not been protected in this nation. This is well known. Less known is the fact that protections of conscience rights for those seeking to defend unborn human life are diminishing by the day. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 31, 2009 - (4)
Topic: Faith, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Religious Liberty