Archive - Tom Strode
Third judge strikes down partial birth abortion ban
The Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act struck out at the federal court level.
On Sept. 8, Richard Kopf became the third federal judge to strike down the 2003 law, which prohibits an abortion procedure on a nearly totally delivered unborn child. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 1, 2004
Vote on marriage amendment expected Sept. 30
The House of Representatives is expected to vote Sept. 30 on a constitutional amendment to protect marriage.
The Federal Marriage Amendment, H.J. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 1, 2004
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
High court refuses to reconsider pledge ruling
The Supreme Court turned down Aug. 23 a request to reconsider its decision in a challenge of the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty
ERLC pushes for FDA regulation of tobacco
The ERLC is calling for adoption of legislation that would authorize the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products.
The FDA has never regulated tobacco, but Congress may be on the verge of granting the agency such authority. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2004
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Second judge strikes down partial-birth abortion ban
A judge in New York City has deflated hopes a congressional ban on partial birth abortion might gain approval in the federal judiciary.
Richard Casey, a federal judge in Manhattan, declared Aug. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2004
Marriage amendment nears vote in House
A vote on a constitutional amendment to protect marriage is nearer in the House of Representatives.
The House is expected to vote on the Federal Marriage Amendment, H.J. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2004
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
House supports human rights in North Korea
The House of Representatives has approved a bill to promote human rights in North Korea.
The House passed the North Korean Human Rights Act by voice vote July 21. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 13, 2004
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Religious Liberty
Partial birth abortion ruling appealed to Ninth Circuit
The Bush administration filed an appeal Aug. 2 seeking to overturn a San Francisco federal judge’s opinion striking down the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 13, 2004
Appeals court refuses to rehear assisted suicide case
Appeals court refuses to rehear assisted suicide case
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the Justice Department’s request for reconsideration of the court’s May decision blocking a federal ban on the use of drugs to aid patients in committing suicide in Oregon. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 13, 2004
Stem cell research debated in campaign
First lady Laura Bush has defended her husband’s restriction on government funds for destructive stem cell research against criticism by Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 13, 2004
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research