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Legislative Agenda for 2012
The previous year turned out as we had anticipated. Most legislative items ran into immoveable walls. The impasse had both positive and negative consequences. more »
By Richard Land and Barrett Duke - Mar 15, 2012
Topic: Family, Children, Elderly, Living, Finances, Health, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Pornography, Life, Abortion, Reproductive Technology, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, , Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Healthcare, Human Rights, Immigration, Legislation, National, Persecution, , Racial Reconciliation, Religious Liberty, Social Issues, War, Science, Bioethics, Environment, , Issues, ,
Land Says U.S. Senate “Insensitive” in Action on Contraceptive Mandate
The U.S. Senate rejected a measure Thursday, March 1, that would have allowed nearly any employer who had moral objections to the Obama administration’s recently announced contraceptive mandate to opt out of the coverage. more »
By staff - Mar 1, 2012
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Healthcare, Religious Liberty,
Senate vote scheduled Thursday on conscience protections bill
When the Department of Health and Human Services announced in January that virtually all employers must cover contraceptives, abortion-inducing drugs and sterilization free of charge under their insurance plans, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and others in the faith community immediately began calling for its reversal on grounds that the rule tramples freedom of religion and conscience. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 1, 2012
Topic: Citizenship, Religious Liberty,
The threat to religious freedom: The Obama administration’s contraceptives mandate
THE ISSUE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MANDATE VIOLATES RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Under a regulation issued in January by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly all insurance plans will be forced to provide their employees with free access to all FDA-approved contraceptives. more »
By staff - Feb 24, 2012
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty, Issues,
On the Obama administration’s abortion rule
President Obama’s Department of Health and Human Services has issued a requirement that all insurance plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as Obamacare, cover free-of-charge certain so-called “contraceptives” that are actually much more than that. more »
By Richard Land and Barrett Duke - Feb 7, 2012
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty,
The trouble with TRIG
Our country is very generous toward those who seek the safety of our borders. We accept thousands of refugees and asylum seekers every year. This is impressive and all who have helped our nation achieve this deserve our appreciation, thanks, and congratulations. more »
By Barrett Duke - Jan 27, 2012
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Immigration, Religious Liberty,
Religious leaders unite in defense of marriage, religious liberty
On matters of theology, religious leaders from Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Jewish and Pentecostal communities hold differing views. That is no secret. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 17, 2012
Topic: Family, Marriage, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty,
Remembering life, liberty and equality
January is a month packed with remembrances of momentous events. First up is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, designated each year as the third Monday of the month. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 11, 2012
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Religious Liberty,
The year behind, the year ahead
2011 is now making its way into the history books. Some authors are noting that Congress ended the year with a dismal 12 percent job approval rating, according to Real Clear Politics’ averaging of polls—one of its lowest approval ratings in recent years. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jan 4, 2012
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Life, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty,
USCIRF reauthorized, but 7 must leave panel
The United States’ watchdog for worldwide religious freedom gained reauthorization from Congress Friday on what could have been its final day of existence. more »
By Tom Strode - Dec 16, 2011
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues, ,