Archive - Tom Strode

Land, Dobson, others urge Frist to stop hate crimes bill

ERLC President Richard Land and other pro-family leaders have called on Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to block passage of legislation that would expand rights for homosexuals. more »

By Tom Strode - Sep 30, 2005

Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation

Judiciary panel sends Roberts’ nomination to Senate floor

Three Democrats joined the 10 Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee to approve the nomination of John Roberts as chief justice of the United States in a 13-5 vote Sept. more »

By Tom Strode - Sep 30, 2005

Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National

Bush proclaims day of prayer for hurricane victims

President Bush has issued a proclamation calling for Americans to pray Sept. 16 for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The President announced the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina Sept. more »

By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005

Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National

FDA delays decision on ‘morning-after’ pill

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed a decision on whether to permit over-the-counter (OTC) sale of the Plan B “morning-after” pill. more »

By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005

Topic: Life, Abortion

Rehnquist ‘pillar’ on high court, Land says

Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died Sept. 3, stood firm for “truth and justice and the U.S. Constitution” in his 33 years on the Supreme Court, ERLC President Richard Land. more »

By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005

Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National

Bush selects Roberts as next chief justice

President Bush has named John Roberts to replace Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died Sept. 3 after a lengthy illness.

The President announced his selection of Roberts two days after Rehnquist’s death. more »

By Tom Strode - Sep 15, 2005

Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National

No votes yet on parental rights bill

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Parents Right to Know Act (S. 1279/H.R. 3011)—The legislation, which has not been voted on by Congress, bars the funding of family planning programs that distribute contraceptives to underage children without parental consent.

By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005

Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation

Underage drinking proposal awaits action

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Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act (S. 408/H.R. more »

By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005

Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues

Trafficking bill awaits votes in both houses

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End Demand for Sex Trafficking Act (S. 937/H.R. 2012)—Congress has yet to act on this bill, which is designed to combat domestic sex trafficking by targeting the demand side of the illicit trade. more »

By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005

Topic: Family, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Social Issues

No action yet on marriage amendment

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Marriage Protection Amendment (S.J. Res 1/H.J. Res 39)—This constitutional amendment, which has been endorsed by President Bush but has yet to receive a vote this year, would define marriage as the “union of a man and a woman.” The text also says, “Neither this Constitution, nor the constitution of any State, shall be construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents thereof be conferred upon any union other than the union of a man and a woman.” Last year, neither house achieved the two-thirds majority needed for an amendment. more »

By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005

Topic: Family, Marriage, Citizenship, Legislation

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