Archive - Doug Carlson
Renowned Scientists Forgo Cloning, Embryo Destruction for New Research
The researcher who was the first to isolate embryonic stem cells is abandoning that method. In likewise fashion, the scientist responsible for cloning Dolly the sheep is giving up on his technique. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 15, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Life, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Science
Suicide Prompts Bill to Nix Slots on Military Bases
Our brave servicemen and servicewomen put their lives on the line each day to protect us from our enemies abroad, and many of them ultimately sacrifice their lives in combat. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 8, 2008 - (4)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
ERLC’s Land Calls on President to Support Tobacco Regulation
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce the number of Americans who become addicted to tobacco and subsequently die from tobacco-related illnesses, Dr. more »
By Doug Carlson - Dec 18, 2007
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Social Issues
Calls, e-mails help shift broadcast decency bill into gear
A groundswell of pressure from people concerned about weakening broadcast decency standards helped prompt a Senate committee to move forward an idle bill to protect families from indecent television and radio content. more »
By Doug Carlson - Dec 11, 2007 - (6)
Topic: Family, Children, Citizenship, Legislation
Broadcast Decency Bill Idled
Few people can recall which team won Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 (New England Patriots), but most people, football fans or not, still remember the halftime entertainment, a “wardrobe malfunction” by pop star Janet Jackson with the assistance of co-performer Justin Timberlake. more »
By Doug Carlson - Dec 4, 2007
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
Internet gambling law a success, but faces scrutiny
It is estimated to be a $13 billion industry worldwide, and the United States has been its biggest market. Yet this industry is illegal in our nation and is opposed by pro-family organizations as well as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. more »
By Doug Carlson - Nov 27, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Sacrifices of Troops and Positive Reports from Iraq Are Reasons to Give Thanks
As millions of Americans prepare to share Thanksgiving Day with family and friends, we should pause and reflect on how much we truly have to be thankful for, not the least of which is our freedom. more »
By Doug Carlson - Nov 20, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National, War
Planned Parenthood Indictment Fuels Efforts to Defund Abortion Providers
An alarming set of charges brought against the nation’s largest abortion provider has stirred efforts by some lawmakers both to ensure taxpayer dollars are not illegally funding abortions and to defund the industry altogether in the United States. more »
By Doug Carlson - Nov 13, 2007 - (2)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Social Issues
Sanctity of Human Life Act Worth Supporting
Advocates of a so-called “woman’s right to choose” are waging an intense battle to slip life-taking measures through Congress. But some champions for life are pushing back, not merely by opposing bad bills, but by supporting life-affirming measures. more »
By Doug Carlson - Nov 6, 2007 - (3)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, Science, Bioethics
Future of Mexico City Policy a matter of life and death
For nearly 35 years, pro-life Americans have been grieved by the availability of abortion on demand, ushered in by the infamous Roe v. Wade decision. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 30, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Science, Bioethics