Archive - Tom Strode
Administration officials criticize Bush stem cell policy
Some officials in President Bush’s administration criticized his opposition to federal funding of destructive embryonic stem cell research during a recent congressional hearing. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues
ERLC opposes asylum changes in terrorist bill
The ERLC is opposed to new legislative language that could hinder refugees fleeing to the United States from religious and political oppression. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Land urges pressure on China to help North Koreans
ERLC Resident Richard Land joined Sen. Sam Brownback, R.-Kan., and other human rights advocates April 7 in calling for action on behalf of North Korean refugees who escape to China. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Battle over same-sex ‘marriage’ continues in states
The states continue to form the battleground over homosexual “marriage.”
Among recent developments on the issue, according to Baptist Press: more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Showdown reportedly near on judicial filibusters
The Republican leadership in the U.S. Senate apparently is moving toward a showdown over judicial filibusters.
It appears likely Majority Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee will call for a vote in the next few weeks to change the Senate’s rules in order to bar filibusters of judicial nominees, according to The Washington Post. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National
Pro-life measures promoted in Congress
Efforts to enact pro-life legislation continue in Congress.
In recent developments:
By Tom Strode - Mar 31, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Cloning, Citizenship, Legislation
ERLC institute addresses ‘same-sex marriage’
The ERLC Research Institute has issued a call for Christians to resist the campaign to legitimate “same-sex marriage” while also ministering compassionately to homosexuals. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 31, 2005
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Senate rejects ‘morning-after’ measure
The Senate defeated March 17 an amendment calling for $100 million in the federal budget to be used for family planning programs that would include insurance coverage of contraception and promotion of the use of the “morning-after pill,’ also know as emergency contraception. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 31, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Bush names Bolton ambassador to United Nations
President Bush has nominated John Bolton to be the new ambassador to the United Nations.
Bush’s selection of the outspoken Bolton has drawn criticism and opposition, but many who support a strong stance for the spread of democracy and reform of the United Nations have welcomed the move. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 31, 2005
Topic: Citizenship, National
High court refuses parental consent case
The U.S. Supreme Court turned back an effort to uphold an Idaho law that required parental consent before an under-age girl could have an abortion. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 31, 2005
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation