Archive - Doug Carlson
Outcry on Abstinence Ed, Abortion Policies Delays AIDS Relief Package
Concerns on abstinence education funding cuts and abortion promotion within a $50 billion AIDS relief package resonated far and wide last week, carrying enough force to prompt delay on the measure in Congress. more »
By Doug Carlson - Feb 12, 2008
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation,
PEPFAR’s Future Full of Concerns
The United States has led the world in efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). But life- and family-affirming principles within PEPFAR are under attack as some members of Congress are trying to inject the program with pro-abortion policies while siphoning funds from abstinence education. more »
By Doug Carlson - Feb 5, 2008
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Life, Abortion, Birth Control
RU-486: Little Mentioned but on the Rise
At least six American women have died and more than 600 others have suffered adverse health complications after taking the abortion drug RU-486. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 29, 2008 - (1)
Pro-Life Amendment Timely On Roe v. Wade Anniversary
Some call it coincidental. Others argue it’s providential. In any case, it serves as a chilling reminder of a gross injustice that has spanned three and a half decades in our nation. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 22, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
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