Mt. Soledad Cross's Victory in Congress Won't End Court Battles, Supporters Say
August 2, 2006
- Conservative political leaders and pro-family advocates are applauding the U.S. Senate's swift, unanimous passage last night of the Bill to Preserve the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial. Strongly opposed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the legislation provides for the federal government's immediate acquisition of the embattled San D... Full Story...Ford Sponsors GLAAD Media Awards
August 2, 2006
- While the Ford Motor Company continues to argue that a pro-family group's boycott is having no effect on auto sales, the company sent out an e-mail pleading with dealers to ask customers for help. Full Story...
Georgia Office Seeker Blasts Ruling Favoring High School Gay-Straight Club
August 2, 2006
- A federal judge recently issued a ruling requiring White County High School in Cleveland, Georgia, to allow students in the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club "Pride" to meet on campus. However, the Republican nominee for attorney general in that state says he would like to see homosexuality-affirming student clubs banned from the state's schools. Full Story...
Odessa Bible Course Attracts -- Who Else? -- the ACLU
August 2, 2006
- A school board trustee in Odessa, Texas, says any protest by the ACLU will not derail implementation of a high school Bible elective course being offered this fall in the district. He says he doesn't fear possible litigation from the liberal group. Full Story...
Gibson's Career Safe Despite Recent Incident, Says Christian Media Critic
August 1, 2006
- A well-known media critic says Mel Gibson's recent arrest for drunk driving may not have a long-term impact on his influence on Hollywood. Full Story...
Petition to Reinstate Former DePaul Prof Finds Widespread Support
August 1, 2006
- A growing number of professors, scholars, and students are backing a petition calling for the reinstatement of a professor who was suspended by DePaul University without a hearing after he offended Muslim students with his pro-Israel views. Full Story...
CDC Conference Dismisses Abstinence Education
August 1, 2006
- Though the federal government spends millions of dollars promoting abstinence to America's youth, it appears that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) failed to get the memo. Full Story...
$1M Donation Moves Creation Museum Closer to Debt-Free Goal
August 1, 2006
- Relying primarily on thousands of donations under $100, the Christian apologetics ministry Answers in Genesis (AiG) has been constructing the Creation Museum, a $25 million project near Cincinnati, Ohio. Imagine their surprise -- as well as shouts of joy and prayers of thanksgiving -- when a Colorado foundation recently made a one-million-dollar... Full Story...
CWA Sounds Alarm Over New Anti-Family Strategy Gearing Up
August 1, 2006
- A prominent family advocacy group is trying to shine the light on a coalition of left-wing groups it says has "launched a new strategy" in the assault on families. Part of the strategy, says the group, involves making changes in the language used to make it more palatable to the public. Full Story...
Suit Charges Calif. Universities Violated Christian Student Groups' Rights
August 1, 2006
- Two California universities are being sued for requiring Christian student groups to accept members who disagree with their religious beliefs. Last November, the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against San Diego State University and California State University at Long Beach, accusing the schools of violating the ... Full Story...
Pro-Family Voices Condemn FDA's Reconsidering Plan B for OTC Sales
August 1, 2006
- Pro-life and pro-family leaders are reacting strongly to Monday's announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it wants to meet within seven days with Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc., maker of the emergency contraceptive known as Plan B, to discuss allowing women 18 and older to buy the drugs without a prescription. Full Story...
Senate Democrats Accused of Dousing Two Pro-Family Measures
July 31, 2006
- While their legislative maneuvering may be completely legit, Senate Democrats don't seem to be going out of their way to make many friends among the pro-life, pro-family ranks. Full Story...
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