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WEEKEND Edition of Family News in Focus

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Friday Five: Gene Mills

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 18:33
Gene Mills, an ordained minister and executive director of the Louisiana Family Forum, is one force to be reckoned with when it comes to protecting the family and the freedoms cherished by Louisianans – and Americans. 1.   You were named among the top 10 most influential people in Louisiana. Can you tell me more [...]

Pro-Family Legal Group Receives Important United Nations Status

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 18:03
The United Nations recently granted the Alliance Defense Fund, a special consultative status, allowing its attorneys to attend, participate – and even influence –policies affecting religious freedoms, the sanctity of life, marriage, and the family. “Considering the increased global effort to promote abortion and other actions contrary to the right to life and family, ADF’s [...]

University Professor Reinstated; Cautious Victory for Free Speech and Academic Freedom

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 17:56
Adjunct professor Dr. Kenneth Howell learned Thursday that he had been reinstated at the University of Illinois-Urbana, after being fired after sharing the Catholic Church’s position on homosexuality when asked by a student in his class. “The university did the right thing,” said David French, senior counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund.  “It’s just a [...]

Plugged In Review: “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore”

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 17:43
Men get touchy about their hair loss—and that’s just from their heads. Imagine being a bald cat. Talk about reasons for irritability and wearing sweaters. Read more of the review.

Government: Abortion in Health Care

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 00:04
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Link Between Sex Business and Trafficking

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 00:03
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CBS to Increase Gay Characters

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 00:02
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Marriage Suit Filed in Hawaii

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 00:01
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Congressional Research Report Confirms, Health Care Law Does Not Restrict Abortion Payments

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 17:27
A government report surfaced Wednesday, confirming that the new health care law does not restrict abortions in the Pre-existing Condition Insurance (high-risk) Plans – despite the Obama administration’s many claims to the contrary. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) – the nonpartisan, official government agency that provides research and analysis –released its report last week, reigniting [...]

Gay Activists Sue Hawaii Over Civil Union Veto

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 17:19
Three weeks after a civil unions bill was vetoed by Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle, gay activists took their grievances to court. After weeks of deliberation, the Republican governor vetoed the civil union bill, HB 444, saying the people should be the ones to decide. Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Hawaii filed suit on behalf [...]

CBS President Not Satisfied with Failing Rating from Gay Activists; Adding More Gay Characters

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 17:13
An annual “Network Responsibility Index” survey done by GLAAD – the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation – was released last week, ranking network and cable programming on the inclusion of gay-identified and transgender characters and issues. Five broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox and NBC) and10 cable networks (MTV, ABC Family, TNT, Showtime, [...]

Portland Plagued by Child Prostitution

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 17:08
Portland, Ore., just received a dubious distinction from The Huffington Post: “Pornland – a hub for the sexual exploitation of children.” While most Americans are stunned to learn that the “picture perfect” state could harbor such horrific exploits. Linda Smith, president of Shared Hope International, equated Portland to Amsterdam. “We’ve investigated both Amsterdam and Portland, [...]

Resources for Fighting Pornography

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 13:20
Dr. James Dobson has stressed many times that the fight against pornography is a winnable war. Based on his experience with the U.S. Attorney General’s Commission on Pornography, Dr. Dobson believes our society can be free from illegal obscenity if concerned citizens take a stand. This information sheet can help you organize and target your [...]

DISCLOSE Act Fails in Crucial Vote

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 00:04
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House Committee Considers Gambling Bill

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 00:03
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Online Calculator: Taxes Up for Families

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 00:02
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Charges Against Abortion Facilitator

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 00:01
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“My Biblical Views Won’t Change,” Declares Counseling Student

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 18:03
Candi Cushman, education analyst for CitizenLink looks at a disturbing trend surfacing on campuses across the country: Christian students in public universities who dare to publicly espouse a Biblical view of sexuality are being censored and attacked.

Trading Places: British Health System Decentralizes As America’s Centralizes

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 18:00
In a paradoxical about-face, the British government announced it will decentralize its overwhelmed National Health Service, at the same time President Obama attempts to imitate the failing centralized system. Obama recently recess-appointed Donald Berwick –an avid supporter of the British health system, calling it “one of the truly astounding human endeavors of modern history” – [...]