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5-14-08
Adult Stem Cells Save Athlete from Amputation
In March, Andre Lampkin, 20, was facing the amputation of his legs and arms.

5-14-08
Alliance Defense Fund Helps Pastors Reclaim the Pulpit
'Pastors have a right to speak about biblical values from the pulpit without fear of punishment.'

5-14-08
Dr. Dobson and Glenn Beck on CNN
Dr. Dobson answers questions about the bestselling and grotesque video game Grand Theft Auto 4, the effects of governmental spending on the family and other topics.

5-14-08
Europe Sees Further Collapse of the Family
One marriage breaks up and one abortion occurs nearly every 30 seconds in Europe.

5-14-08
Gay-Activist Group Launches 'Faith-Based' Training
Nationwide clergy initiative focuses on 'transgender' education.

5-14-08
Government Gives California Tribe Land for Casino
'Citizens and legislators really have little or no say in the matter.'

5-14-08
Republicans Lose Another U.S. House Seat
Travis Childers' win gives Democrats a 236-199 edge over Republicans in Congress.

5-13-08
ACLU Challenges Indiana Law that Regulates Porn Shops
Businesses must register with the state before selling sexually explicit materials.

5-13-08
Arizona Judge Rules in Favor of Christian Student Club
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) filed a lawsuit in January against the Deer Valley Unified School District after it denied the Common Cause club’s request to announce a prayer meeting.

5-13-08
Arizona Marriage Amendment Moves Forward
The measure must pass the Senate before going to voters in November.

5-13-08
Presidential Candidates Make Strong Appeal to Religious Voters
A poll by the Pew Research Center last summer found almost seven in 10 Americans said it was important to them "that a president have strong religious beliefs."

5-13-08
U.S. House Asked to Investigate Planned Parenthood's Response to Racist Donations
The callers posed as donors and asked whether they could "underwrite" abortions for minority women.

5-12-08
Bill to Protect Preborn Babies is Stuck in U.S. Senate
The bill would supply families with a connection to support services and networks that can offer assistance.

5-12-08
California Bill That Would Restrict Nonprofits Awaits Senate Vote
Foundations with assets over $250 million would be forced to report the race, gender and sexual preference of its staff, board of directors and grant recipients.

5-12-08
Clinics that Dispense Abortion Drug Must Follow Abortion Rules
Planned Parenthood had filed a lawsuit over a new state law that holds abortion clinics to the same safety standards as other medical facilities.

5-12-08
Gay Activists Visit Six Mega-Churches
Christians encouraged to respond with 'compassion, not compromise.'

5-12-08
Planned Parenthood Uses Mother's Day to Solicit Funds
Mothers and daughters laud legacy of 'choice,' but the real legacy is one of death.

5-12-08
Student-Led Graduation Prayers are A-OK
Campaign helps teens and faculty recognize their First Amendment rights.

5-9-08
80,000 Sign Petition Asking Marriott to Drop In-Room Porn
There's still time to sign on before signatures are delivered next week.

5-9-08
Adult Stem Cells Offer Relief from Multiple Sclerosis
A surprise breakthrough in adult stem-cell research means some people with multiple sclerosis are finding relief.

5-9-08
Facebook Adds Safety Standards to Protect Children
Facebook will verify users’ ages and has pledged to be more aggressive in removing inappropriate content and groups.

5-9-08
Friday Five: First Snowflake Family
'God’s plan was well in place for these embryos, and that was a plan of adoption instead of destruction.'

5-9-08
Pro-Family Congressman to Lead GOP Platform Committee
Family advocates call on him to stand strong on social issues.

5-9-08
Stay-at-Home Moms Worth $117,000 a Year, Study Shows
The biggest driver of a mom's theoretical salary is the amount of overtime pay she'd receive for working more than 40 hours a week.

5-8-2008
Congressional Panel Debates Embryonic Stem-Cell Research
Four of seven panelists expressed support for destructive embryonic stem-cell research at a hearing on Capitol Hill today.

5-8-08
Court Rules against Anti-Christian College Program
A federal court has ruled that Georgia Tech's Safe Space training program discriminates against those who hold a biblical view of sexuality.

5-8-2008
Harvard Professor: Children Spoil Happiness
'The Scriptures teach us that kids are an inheritance of the Lord.'

5-8-2008
Obscenity Complaints Ignored by Justice Department
Tens of thousands of reports yield zero prosecutions.

5-8-2008
Unethical Stem-Cell Research Costs California Taxpayers $271 Million
California universities and research institutes have been given $271 million in taxpayer-funded grants to build 12 stem-cell centers that will focus on life-destroying embryonic research.

5-8-2008
Values Voter Summit Offers Early Bird Discount
Chuck Colson will be honored at the annual event.

5-7-08
Pennsylvania Senate Tables Vote on Marriage Amendment
Before voters can vote on marriage, the amendment must pass the House and the Senate.

5-7-08
Academic-Freedom Bills Let Teachers, Students Analyze Evolution
At least five states are working on key legislation.

5-7-08
Federal Court Returns Rights to Judicial Candidates
An Indiana federal court granted an injunction Tuesday against rules preventing judicial candidates from answering a candidate questionnaire.

5-7-08
Kansas Supreme Court Allows Tiller Investigation
Grand jury has just a month to review critical abortion records.

5-7-08
New York Will Recognize Same-Sex ‘Marriages’ Performed Out of State
Court decides state must recognize unions that are illegal within its borders.

5-7-08
Pennsylvania School Offers Lessons on 'Transgenderism'
A 9-year-old student, with the support of his parents, decided he was no longer a boy but a girl.

5-6-08
Bella DVD Tops the Charts on Amazon.com
The pro-life film is available on DVD today.

5-6-08
Americans Register to Vote in Record Numbers
The survey found that more than one in 66 adult Americans signed up to vote during the first three months of the year.

5-6-08
Gay-Activist Group Works to Swing the Election
Pro-family grassroots and churches need to stand strong.

5-6-08
Take Action: Ask Lawmakers to Defend Tiny Humans
Life advocates will play an important role at House hearing on embryonic stem cells.

5-6-08
University Defends Decision to Honor Phyllis Schlafly
Students may protest during commencement.

5-6-08
Without Kids, Japan Faces 'Impending Demographic Crisis'
Japan has fewer children 14 or younger than at any time since 1908.

5-5-08
Senate Race Intensifies over Tax-Fraud Allegations
Former entertainer and comedian Al Franken, who is challenging Republican Sen. Norm Coleman for Minnesota's Senate seat, has agreed to pay nearly $70,000 in back taxes and penalties in 17 states.

5-5-08
Commentary: Gay Activists Turn Their Attention to 'Transgenderism'
Oregon's 'pregnant man' has always been a woman.

5-5-08
Dozens of States Consider School-Choice Legislation
Georgia, Florida, Louisiana among those helping low-income families.

5-5-08
Gay Activists Target Minneapolis Schools with New Curriculum
The Welcoming Schools program was created by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), a homosexual-activist group, under the guise of anti-bullying curriculum.

5-5-08
Louisiana Democrat Takes House Seat from Republicans
Cazayoux was endorsed by Democrats for Life of America, but his views aren't exactly pro-life.

5-5-08
Take Action: Ask Marriott to Get Rid of Porn
'Signing the petition gives the average person a voice directly to Marriott officials.'

5-2-08
Friday Five: The Other George W. Bush
'Being an imitator of President Bush is no big deal, but being a Christian is a very big deal.'

5-2-08
American Psychiatric Association Cancels Forum on Homosexuality and Religion
'Open dialogue' will have to wait until next time.

5-2-08
Bank Robber Kills Preborn Twins, but Indiana Can't Bring Murder Charges
Weak law allows homicide prosecution only when preborn babies are 22 weeks or older.

5-2-08
Kansas Supreme Court Unseals Planned Parenthood Suit
The court rejected a letter from former Attorney General Paul Morrison that would have cleared Planned Parenthood of any wrongdoing.

5-2-08
Life Memorial Replaces Abortion Clinic in Alabama
The memorial aims to educate and bring awareness to the sanctity of human life.

5-2-08
Poll Shows Less Than 3 Percent of Americans are Gay
Gay-activist groups and the mainstream media often cite a 10 percent figure.

5-1-08
America Comes Together in Prayer
Dr. James Dobson, founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, and Mrs. Shirley Dobson, chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, joined President George W. Bush for the national observance this morning.

5-1-08
California Assembly Delays Action on Legislation Targeting Spanking
Lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday on AB 2943, which fails to distinguish between spanking as a method of discipline and true child abuse.

5-1-08
Christian Voters Key to Makeup of Congress
When family advocates vote, family-friendly candidates win.

5-1-08
Dr. Dobson's Broadcast Nominated to Radio Hall of Fame
For the first time, the public can vote on the nominees.

4-30-08
Following Lawsuit, Vermont School Recognizes Bible Club
Middlebury Union High School initially denied official recognition of the student-led Youth Alive club because its purpose is religious.

4-30-08
Focus on the Family Launches New Web Site, New Logo
Redesigned site is 'jam-packed with helpful information on family and faith.'

4-30-08
Mortgage Crisis is Shaking Foundation of Marriages
But families can get through the time of difficulty.

4-30-08
Republican Senators Urge Confirmation of Judicial Nominees
Peter Keisler has been waiting 660 days for a committee vote.

4-30-08
Sacramento Will Keep Porn in Public Libraries
The board also voted to spend $21,000 in taxpayer funds to purchase special desks for viewing pornography.

4-30-08
South Carolina Lawmakers Reject Gambling Expansion
Americans finally are recognizing the gambling industry’s promises are empty.

4-29-2008
Senate Again Tries to Sneak in Hate-Crimes Legislation
Bill would create special category of crime based on sexual orientation of victim.

4-29-2008
All 50 Governors Issue National Day of Prayer Proclamations
'Public prayer has been an essential part of our heritage.'

4-29-2008
City Ordinance Stalls Church's Ministry to Parolees
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) filed suit in federal court last week after a new city ordinance forced a Texas church to suspend its ministry to parolees.

4-29-2008
Hurricane Expert May Lose Funding Over Global-Warming Criticism
A pioneering expert on hurricane forecasting said he may soon lose funding due to his skepticism about man-made global warming, according to a report in the Houston Chronicle.

4-29-2008
Pentagon Uses Adult Stem-Cell Research to Help Soldiers
Patients' own stem cells can be used to stop scarring, rebuild tendons and grow bones.

4-29-2008
Swiss Government Grants Rights to Animals and Plants
Dog owners will be required to complete a canine treatment course, anglers must take classes on humane fishing and goldfish may no longer be flushed down the toilet.

4-28-2008
Take Action: Thank Representatives Who Support Abstinence Education
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., stacked his panel in favor of contraceptive-focused sex-education programs during a hearing last week.

4-28-2008
FBI Director: Government is Losing the Fight Against Child Porn
Feds refuse to tackle a large segment of the problem — adult obscenity.

4-28-2008
Hundreds of Life Advocates Gather at Abortion Clinic
The message of the rally: “It’s a matter of life and death.”

4-28-2008
Judicial Candidates Seek Right to Free Speech
Many states refuse to allow their views in voter guides.

4-28-2008
New Video Feature Offers Pro-Family Perspective
Here's a road map of the sometimes-complex world of public policy.

4-28-2008
Study Links Early Sexual Activity to Pornography Use
Researchers found that 12- to 17-year-old boys who regularly viewed pornography became sexually active as much as four years earlier than their peers.

4-25-2008
Ontario Birth Rate Plummets, Forcing School Closures
Hundreds of schools in Ontario may be forced to close because there are not enough students to fill them.

4-25-2008
Friday Five: Dr. Ravi Zacharias
'It is more important than ever we look to the Almighty as our ultimate source of help and wisdom.'

4-25-2008
Groundbreaking Conference Focuses on Embryo Adoption
An estimated 400,000 embryos remain frozen in the U.S.

4-25-2008
Louisiana School Sued after Christian Club is Denied Access to Buses
The school grants non-religious clubs access to the buses.

4-25-2008
NASCAR Race Features National Day of Prayer Car
Representation at nationally televised event changes the perception of prayer.

4-25-2008
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Stalls in Michigan House
Pro-abortion members of the House, led by a pro-abortion chairman, have been stalling a vote.

4-24-2008
Coach Appeals Court Ruling that Banned Him from Praying
A New Jersey high school football coach who was told he can’t pray with his team before games is appealing the court’s decision.

4-24-2008
Focus on the Family Hosts Debate with Noted Atheist
Packed house hears arguments on whether God has a place in the public square.

4-24-2008
House Legislation Would Keep Porn Off of U.S. Military Bases
U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, R-Ga., has introduced legislation to restrict the sale of pornography on U.S. military bases around the world.

4-24-2008
Marriot Officials Agree to Meet with Pro-Family Leaders
Decision comes after Focus on the Family and others sent a letter.

4-23-2008
'Millennial' Generation Shows Respect for Traditional Values
Coming from broken homes, they want something different for themselves.

4-23-2008
House Committee Hears Biased Report on Abstinence Education
Six witnesses lambasted abstinence-based sex education before a House committee today.

4-23-2008
Human Rights Campaign Pushes Special Rights for Transgender Workers
The Human Rights Campaign, a homosexual-activist group, has released a guide for employers that outlines practices for advancing transgenderism in the workplace.

4-23-2008
Most Doctors in Italy Refuse to Perform Abortions
Nearly 70 percent of gynecologists in Italy have refused to perform abortions based on moral grounds.

4-23-2008
Students Encouraged to Stand Strong on Day of Truth
'We want to encourage Christian students to be salt and light and to speak the truth.'

4-23-2008
Survey Shows Unwed Mothers May See Abortion as Their Only Choice
'Abortion’s no choice if you think that’s your only choice.'

4-22-2008
House Committee Attacks Abstinence Education
Congressman Henry Waxman, D-Calif., will hold a hearing Wednesday to review federal funding of abstinence education in public schools.

4-22-2008
California Marriage Amendment Headed to Ballot
'We look for Christians to stand up, to represent biblical truth and God's will for marriage.'

4-22-2008
Pastors Add Biblical Sexuality to Sermon Lineups
Marital intimacy serves as a symbol of a greater spiritual reality.

4-22-2008
Vermont Commission Stops Short of Recommending Same-Sex 'Marriage'
Lopsided report likely will be used in push to destroy traditional marriage.

4-22-2008
eHarmony Apologizes for Article on One-Night Stands
Dating Web site eHarmony has apologized for its article "Navigating the One Night Stand."

4-21-2008
Judge Rules in Favor of 'In God We Trust' License Plates
A judge has upheld Indiana license plates bearing the message "In God We Trust," dismissing a constitutional challenge by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, Fox News reported.

4-21-2008
Ben Stein's Expelled Has Strong Opening Weekend
Documentary challenges evolution's dominance in the classroom.

4-21-2008
Detroit Mayor Pays a High Price for 'Disobedience'
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who is facing perjury and other charges stemming from a sex scandal, said he is "being punished" by God.

4-21-2008
Liberty Counsel Defends Christian Club in Court
The Liberty Counsel was in federal court today on behalf of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Virginia (CEF) to request an injunction against the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.

4-21-2008
Senate Legislation Would Encourage Ethical Stem-Cell Research
Adult stem cells have a proven track record.

4-18-2008
Commission Will Announce Vermont Marriage Status Monday
A Vermont commission will reveal Monday whether its members think the Legislature should allow same-sex couples to marry.

4-18-2008
Friday Five: CWA’s Wendy Wright
'We need to pray for the Christians in Kosovo, a tiny, tiny minority in that region of the world.'

4-18-2008
Lawmakers Override Veto of Pro-Life Bill
The Oklahoma Legislature voted Thursday to override Gov. Brad Henry’s veto of a bill that will require women to get an ultrasound before having an abortion.

4-18-2008
Psychiatrists: Let’s Talk about Homosexuality
Psychiatric group will host ‘historic’ symposium on faith and therapy.

4-18-2008
Ron Paul Co-Sponsors Bill Legalizing Internet Gambling
Congressmen Ron Paul of Texas and Barney Frank of Massachusetts have sponsored legislation that would undo a federal ban on Internet gambling — a law that took family groups nearly a decade to put in place.

4-18-2008
eHarmony Article Encourages One-Night Stands
Disappointed Christian subscribers cancel their memberships.

4-17-2008
'Expelled' Soundtrack Stirs Ruckus
The movie Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed opens on Friday in hundreds of theaters nationwide, and the Internet is abuzz with comments from angry evolutionists and atheists who oppose the film’s message.

4-17-2008
Florida Group Re-Launches Campaign to Protect Marriage
'We’re not going to allow our opponents to scare our most precious and vulnerable citizens.'

4-17-2008
Jurors Can Bring Faith into Courtroom
U.S. Supreme Court let stand a ruling in death-penalty case.

4-17-2008
Ohio Teacher Says Bible Stays
An Ohio science teacher says he will not remove the Bible from his classroom desk without a fight.

4-17-2008
Public Distrusts Politicians Who ‘Embellish the Truth”
How candidates vote is a more reliable guide than what they say.

4-16-2008
Fla. Judge Upholds School’s Gay Club Ban
A federal judge last week said a Florida high school did not violate the law when it banned a student-led homosexual club.

4-16-2008
Schwarzenegger Flip-Flops on Marriage
California governor will oppose amendment.

4-16-2008
Spanking Bill Alarms Family Advocates
A bill in the California Assembly would criminalize spanking a child, and that worries the California Family Council (CFC).

4-16-2008
Unique Law Protects Pregnant Women
Idaho bans threats of physical harm.

4-16-2008
Virginia Court to Hear Lesbian Custody Battle
'This is such a critical case because it affects the rest of the nation.'

4-15-2008
Family Breakdown Costs Taxpayers
'We can certainly be doing more to help marriages and families succeed.'

4-15-2008
ADF Files Appeal to Protect Traditional Marriage in New York
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) asked a court on Monday to stop New York officials from illegally recognizing same-sex “marriages” performed outside the state.

4-15-2008
California Education Committee Protects Pro-Gay Legislation
Conservatives are working to overturn overreaching law.

4-15-2008
Google Sued after Rejecting Pro-Life Ads in Britain
U.S. policy seems less restrictive.

4-15-2008
Marital Faithfulness Linked to Church Attendance
Attendance at religious services is tied to improved rates of fidelity in marriage, according to research from Fuller Theological Seminary.

4-15-2008
Teen Pregnancy Report Ignores Abstinence Component
Teen pregnancies dropped 38 percent from 1990 to 2004, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

4-14-2008
Christian Photographer Charged with Bias over Same-Sex Ceremony
New Mexico law forces promotion of homosexual unions.

4-14-2008
FDA Holds Hearings on Embryonic Stem-Cell Research
Government approval of therapies appears a long way off.

4-14-2008
Love Won Out Takes Message of Hope to California
Focus on the Family’s Love Won Out ministry traveled to San Jose, Calif., over the weekend to equip churches to respond to homosexuality in a Christ-like way and offer hope and healing to those who struggle with unwanted same-sex attraction.

1-14-2008
Obama, Clinton Discuss Faith and Abortion
Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton shared their views on faith during the Compassion Forum on Sunday at Messiah College in Pennsylvania. Sen. John McCain, also a candidate for president, declined an invitation to attend.

4-14-2008
Prayer Warriors Take to the Skies for National Day of Prayer
Dr. and Mrs. Dobson will speak at the national event in Washington, D.C.

4-14-08
President Set to Announce Global Warming Initiative
President Bush is set to announce this week that he wants Congress to pass a bill to combat global warming. Specifics of the policy are still being debated.

4-11-08
Adult Stem Cells Show Promise for Treatment of Paralysis
Scientists at the University of Manchester in England may have found a way to help paralyzed patients.

4-11-08
Bush Adds Key Conservative to His Team
President George W. Bush this week named conservative William B. Wichterman as the new special assistant to the president and deputy director of the Office of Public Liaison.

4-11-08
Christians Appeal to U.K. High Court to Stop Hybrid Cloning
A group of Christian lawyers and doctors in England has asked the High Court to review a decision to allow scientists to create and destroy human-animal hybrid embryos for research.

4-11-08
Dr. Dobson Signs Letter Asking Marriott to Drop In-Room Porn
Letters keep the pressure on hotel giant.

4-11-08
Friday Five: FRC President Tony Perkins
‘This is not the time to step back and disengage from the culture.'

4-11-08
U.S. Senate Confirms First Judicial Nominees of 2008
'The majority has virtually shut down the judicial confirmation process.'

4-10-2008
Arizona School Hands Out Condoms for Prom Night
School board is setting the standard pretty low.

4-10-2008
Commentary: No Flip-Flopping Here
Dr. Dobson is no stranger to criticism, but allegations that he’s wobbled on his standards for selecting a president are simply untrue.

4-10-2008
Feds Indict Pornography Distributor
Americans support vigorous enforcement of the law.

4-10-2008
Missouri Says ‘No’ to Riverboat Casinos
Residents of Jefferson City, Mo., rejected an effort Tuesday to overturn a 13-year-old ban on casino gambling.

4-10-2008
Oklahoma Senate Sends Ultrasound Bill to Governor
The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would require abortionists to perform an ultrasound before killing a preborn baby.

4-9-2008
U.K. Scientist Admits Embryonic Stem-Cell Research Unsuccessful
A leading scientist in England has made the stunning admission that embryonic stem-cell research (ESCR) is simply not working.

4-9-2008
Florida Senate Committee OKs Academic-Freedom Bill
Florida teachers who want the freedom to talk about criticisms of evolution and Darwinism would have protection under a measure that passed a key Senate committee Tuesday.

4-9-2008
Tiny Embryos Destroyed for Dangerous Research
The only real progress toward reversing diabetes is found in adult stem-cell therapy.

4-9-2008
Values Voters Get Ready for Important Election
Pro-family issues take the stage at annual summit.

4-8-2008
Parental Involvement — Not Funding — is the Key to School Success
Washington, D.C., shortcomings prove money is not everything.

4-8-2008
Hillary Clinton Lauds Oregon’s Assisted-Suicide Law
Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., commended Oregon for its assisted-suicide laws during an interview this week with The Register-Guard of Eugene, Ore.

4-8-2008
Kansas Supreme Court Hears Tiller Case
'Tiller just doesn't want the grand jury to see anything — not the records, not the inside of his clinic, not the abortion process, and certainly not the truth.'

4-8-2008
Los Angeles Motorists Could Face 'Global-Warming Fee'
Motorists in Los Angeles County could be forced to pay an extra 9 cents per gallon at the gas pump, or an additional $90 on their vehicle registration, under proposals aimed at getting them to help fight global warming.

Two Studies Show Value of Non-Embryonic Stem Cells
Cambridge scientists have used stem cells that were "reprogrammed" from skin cells to alleviate symptoms of Parkinson's disease in rodents, illustrating once again there is no reason to destroy tiny human embryos since stem cells with all the qualities of embryonic ones can be ethically obtained.

4-7-2008
Arizona Governor Vetoes Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed two pro-life bills Friday — one that would have banned partial-birth abortion and one that would have strengthened parental-consent requirements.

4-7-2008
Casino Industry on the Losing End in Two States
Americans aren't buying the lies about fame and fortune.

4-7-08
Dr. Dobson Endorses Documentary that Tackles Evolution
When it comes to academic freedom, there's no room for debate over evolution — at least not in our nation's public schools or research institutions.

4-7-2008
Planned Parenthood Kills Record Number of Preborn Babies
In Kansas, judge delays hearing on 107 criminal charges.

4-4-2008
College Clubs Spread Message of Abstinence
In the face of the rampant “safe-sex” message prevalent on college campuses, students at several colleges and Ivy League schools across the country have started clubs to promote abstinence until marriage.

4-4-2008
ADF Sues University of Maryland over Speech Restrictions
The University of Maryland-Baltimore County was sued by the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) on Wednesday over its policies that have been used to keep a pro-life student group from having the same access as other student groups.

4-4-2008
City Sued after Banning Cross Display
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against city officials in Chesapeake, Va., after a Christian group was ordered to remove its cross from a public park.

4-4-2008
Democrats Allow Pro-Life Voice on Party Platform
Life advocates predict it will be 'nothing more than window dressing.'

4-4-2008
Friday Five: Actor Ben Stein
Actor-turned-filmmaker rolls out a little documentary taking on Big Science and Darwinism.

4-4-2008
S.D. Voters May Get another Chance to Ban Abortion
Pro-life leaders turn in nearly 60,000 signatures to put measure on ballot.

4-3-2008
California School Allows Christian Club to Hand Out Fliers
A California school district has agreed to allow a Christian group to distribute fliers announcing its meetings after attorneys with Liberty Counsel sent a letter to the school.

4-3-2008
Casino Legislation Dies in Kentucky House
Constitutional proposal could resurface as soon as next year.

4-3-2008
Evangelical Christians See Lower Divorce Rate
'Faith has a positive impact on marital health and durability.'

4-3-2008
Florida House Expands Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Requirements
A woman seeking an abortion in Florida would have the right to an ultrasound and the option of seeing an image of her preborn baby, under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday.

4-3-2008
Parents Find Help for Raising Kids in a Crazy Culture
Booklets provide practical advice on imparting values and convictions.

4-3-2008
Tolerance, Diversity and the Freedom to Choose
Homosexual activists try to redefine 'tolerance' in their search for approval, endorsement and support.

4-3-2008
Wal-Mart Lauded for Post-Katrina Response
A new study praises Wal-Mart for its quick and effective response following Hurricane Katrina.

4-2-2008
ADF Sues after Teacher Gives Religious Artwork a Failing Grade
Student was penalized for including a cross and Scripture in assignment.

4-2-08
Maryland Man Convicted for Murdering Woman, Preborn Child
A Maryland man has been convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend and their preborn child — the first conviction under the state’s fetal homicide law, which allows charges for the death or injury of a preborn child.

4-2-2008
McDonald’s Embraces Homosexual Agenda
McDonald’s vice president of communications has been appointed to the board of directors for the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.

4-2-2008
Obama Blocked Born Alive Infant Protection Act
He often stood alone as an Illinois lawmaker in opposition to protections for babies who survived abortion.

4-2-2008
Rally Supports Conservative Oklahoma Lawmaker
At least 1,000 people gathered today at the Oklahoma State Building to show their support for family values and Rep. Sally Kern, who has received death threats since speaking out about homosexuality.

4-2-2008
The Search for a 'Gay Gene' Continues
'We hear hundreds of testimonies from Christians about God’s power that has changed them.'

4-1-2008
Adult Stem Cells Show Promise for Treating Parkinson's
Uterine stem cells trigger growth of new brain cells in mice with Parkinson's disease, Yale School of Medicine researchers report.

4-1-2008
Dallas Club Hires 12-Year-Old Girl to Strip
A loophole in the city ordinance allows business to keep its license.

4-1-2008
Kansas Health Department Won't Certify Abortion Records
Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline has the records and is seeking state certification of them.

4-1-2008
Physicians Will Find Encouragement at Focus Conference
'This conference offers a cup of encouragement and a weekend of fellowship for physicians and their spouses.'

4-1-2008
Self-Proclaimed Pro-Life Senator Endorses Obama
Presidential candidate blocked Illinois legislation to protect babies who live through an abortion.

4-1-2008
Special Alert: Dr. Dobson: 'I Will Certainly Vote'
Tells Sean Hannity that casting a ballot is a 'God-given responsibility.'

3-31-2008
Take Action: U.S. House Committee to Vote on Pro-Life Amendment to Indian Health Care Bill
Under the proposal, taxpayers would not be forced to fund abortions.

3-31-2008
9th Circuit Rules in Favor of Ten Commandments
U.S. Supreme Court supported a similar monument three years ago.

3-31-2008
ADF Challenges Restrictions on Student Speech
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) and Advocates for Faith and Freedom have filed their opening brief with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a case challenging a California school's policies that prohibit students from expressing religious beliefs that might be seen as “negative” or “offensive.”

3-31-2008
For the First Time, Muslims Outnumber Catholics
Muslims make up 19.2 percent of the world's population and Catholics 17.4 percent, Reuters reported, citing Vatican numbers.

3-31-2008
Oregon Universities Offer 'Gender-Inclusive' Dorm Rooms
Colleges and universities across Oregon are starting to allow anyone to room together on campus, regardless of gender, The Oregonian reported.

3-31-2008
Transgender Individuals Lobby Lawmakers for Special Rights
'We cannot cave into their demands to create a civil right based on gender confusion.'

3-28-2008
Belgium Considers Euthanasia for Terminally Ill Kids
Belgian lawmakers are considering a law that would allow terminally ill teenagers and those who suffer from severe dementia to receive a lethal prescription to kill themselves.

3-28-08
Friday Five: Mike and Harriet McManus
Founders of Marriage Savers say cohabitation is destroying marriage.

3-28-08
Nebraska Bans State-Funded Human Cloning
Pro-life community campaigned for years to limit destruction of tiny humans.

3-28-08
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Sent to Arizona Governor
Legislation lines up with the federal law upheld by the Supreme Court last year.

3-28-08
Take Action: Internet Gambling Hearing Set for Tuesday
Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., wants to legalize online gambling in the U.S. by repealing the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). A hearing on his proposal is scheduled for Tuesday.

3-27-2008
Take Action: Ask Fox Broadcasting to Clean Up TV
Fox Broadcasting has refused to pay a $91,000 indecency fine levied by the Federal Communications Commission.

3-27-2008
Take Action: Oppose Colorado Bill that Targets Catholic Hospitals
A special edition of the March 27 Focus on the Family radio broadcast addresses HB 1203.

3-27-2008
California Court Will Reconsider Home-School Ruling
Original decision said parents do not have a right to teach their children.

3-27-2008
Fox Refuses to Pay Indecency Fine
'These networks do not care what America's standards for decency are.'

Marriage Rates in Great Britain Fall to All-Time Low
Marriage rates in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest levels since records began in 1862.

3-27-2008
Nearly Half of Catholic Universities Host Pro-Gay Clubs
Out of 211 Catholic universities and colleges in the U.S., at least 96 have pro-homosexual clubs on campus.

3-27-2008
San Diego Sets Apart a Day to Honor ACLU
'Radical, extremist organization' has cost taxpayers nearly $1 million.'

3-27-2008
White House Video Contest Honors Works of Compassion
The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is hosting a video contest called Portraits of Compassion to highlight caring Americans who selflessly offer help and hope to those in need.

Arizona Legislature Set to Vote on Marriage Amendment
The Arizona Legislature soon will vote on a constitutional amendment to protect marriage.

3-26-2008
Journalists Admit They Tend to Lean Left
Two-thirds say the line between reporting and commentary is blurred.

3-26-2008
Michigan Tells Abortionist to Retrain His Employees
'Slap on the wrist' comes after medical records and aborted babies were found in the trash.

3-26-2008
Nashville Hotel Replaces Bibles with ‘Spiritual Menu’
Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn., will replace Bibles with “spiritual menus” in all of its guest rooms, allowing guests to call room service to order their religious book of choice.

3-26-2008
Wisconsin Appeals Court Upholds Pharmacist’s Right of Conscience
In a mixed ruling, a Wisconsin appeals court has recognized a pharmacist's right to refuse to fill a birth-control prescription based on his religious beliefs.

3-25-2008
Adult Stem Cells Can Heal the Heart
While broken bones eventually heal and many wounds mend themselves, it was thought that the heart, once broken by heart attack or other trauma, didn't.

3-25-2008
Hillary Also Has Skeletons in Her Church Closet
Religious supporters use sacred hymn to compare her one-time opponent to Satan.

3-25-2008
Jack Kevorkian Formally Announces Run for Congress
He intends to run with no party affiliation for Michigan’s 9th District seat.

3-25-2008
Southern Baptist President Calls on All Christians to Vote
Dr. Frank Page admitted the political process is not perfect, but said it is one of the most effective ways for Christians to make a difference.

3-25-2008
Supreme Court Allows Arizona Inmates Easy Access to Abortions
Taxpayers will have to pay for prisoners' trips to abortion clinics.

3-25-2008
Young Republicans Embrace Pro-Life Platform
'Conservatives can rest assured that our message is alive and well.'

3-24-2008
California Marriage Amendment Petition Drive Enters Final Stretch
Supporters of traditional marriage have until April 1 to get enough signatures to place the California Marriage Protection Act on the November ballot.

3-24-2008
Liberals Want Federal Abstinence Education Cut
'Abstinence education is the best health message for America's youth.'

3-24-2008
Planned Parenthood Florida Affiliates Shut Down
Planned Parenthood of South Palm Beach and Broward Counties has been told to close clinics in five cities while problems related to financial discrepancies and medical problems are resolved.

3-24-2008
Study Links Lower Blood Pressure to Happy Marriages
If you’re happily married, your heart is probably healthier.

3-24-2008
Study Shows Value of Repeated Parent-Child Talks on Sex
It's another reminder that teens are listening.

3-20-2008
City Threatens Military Widow’s Patriotic Display
A patriotic display in Clay County, Fla., is coming under fire.

3-20-2008
Friday Five (on Thursday!): Troy Newman of Operation Rescue
"It’s time to ignite a forest fire of indignation across the nation."

3-20-2008
Huckabee: ‘Cut Some Slack’ for Obama’s Pastor
In a turn of events only possible in the world of politics, former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said he’s sympathetic to the pressure presidential hopeful Barack Obama is under, given the controversial videos circulating of Obama’s pastor Jeremiah Wright.

3-20-2008
Reality Show Pits Male ‘Chauvinists’ Against Female Bosses
A new reality show on Fox will show what might happen if the female gender made all the decisions.

3-20-2008
South Dakota Shows Ultrasounds to Women before Abortions
A dozen states take advantage of technology to view preborn babies.

3-19-2008
Obama Embraces 21st Century Form of Socialism
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., went on the defensive Tuesday, trying to distance himself from the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, his pastor for 20 years.

3-19-2008
American Psychological Association: No Consensus on Cause of Homosexuality
Group gives credence to the view that both nature and nurture are involved.

3-19-2008
Atheists Find Support in the Media, Watchdog Group Says
Out of 105 atheist-centered stories analyzed in 2007, 80 percent had a positive tone and 20 percent were neutral.

3-19-2008
Defend Broadcast Freedoms
Dr. Dobson joins Bush in calling for continued freedom on the airwaves.

3-19-2008
Dr. Dobson Defends Broadcast Freedom
He joins President Bush in calling for a vote on the Broadcaster Freedom Act.

3-19-2008
Following Lawsuit, Pro-Life Club Allowed to Meet in School Building
The Rapid City School District in South Dakota has agreed to allow a pro-life group to hold events in its facilities after the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) filed a lawsuit.

3-19-2008
In Heap of Trouble, Planned Parenthood Funds Pro-Abortion Candidates
Local affiliates accused of racism, overbilling and violating state abortion laws.

3-18-2008
Is Faithfulness in Marriage a Fantasy?
New York Times tries to make the case that sexual promiscuity is only natural.

3-18-2008
British Government Considers Unethical Research
'We’re seeing the push to create and destroy human life for research purposes, at any and all cost.'

3-18-2008
Planned Parenthood of Idaho Apologizes for Targeting Black Babies
The nation's largest abortion provider has apologized for accepting racist donations.

3-18-2008
Sexually Oriented Business Held in Contempt of Court
A Georgia judge ruled last week that the sexually oriented Love Shack is in contempt for continuing to operate after a permanent injunction was issued against it.

3-17-2008
Adult Stem-Cell Success Stories Take Center Stage
In an effort to convince researchers to use adult stem cells instead of life-destroying embryonic stem cells, those who have been helped by the ethical research are speaking out.

3-17-2008
U.S. Senate Rejects Pro-Life Amendment to Health Bill
The U.S. Senate rejected a pro-life amendment last week that sought to protect preborn babies under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

3-17-2008
British Psychiatrists: Abortion May Lead to Mental Illness
The United Kingdom’s Royal College of Psychiatrists is warning women that abortion may lead to mental-health problems.

3-17-2008
Horton is Latest Family-Friendly Film to Find Success at Box Office
'You can deliver a message that the faith-based family is interested in seeing and still appeal to the masses.'

3-17-2008
Supreme Court Will Decide Broadcast Decency Case
Lower court ruling has 'handcuffed' the FCC in its efforts to clean up public airwaves.

3-17-2008
Values Voters Again Will Gather in Nation's Capital
'It’s always a weekend well and productively spent.'

3-14-2008
Family Advocates Defend Homeschool Freedom in California
More than 230,000 people have signed a petition asking the state's highest court to take action.

3-14-2008
Focus on the Family Helps Christian University Destroyed by Tornadoes
The Rev. H.B. London, head of pastoral ministries at Focus on the Family, encouraged listeners during today's radio broadcast to join Focus in helping Union University, which was heavily damaged by the deadly tornadoes that hit five southern states in February.

3-14-2008
Friday Five: Randy Thomas
'Gender identity is very important to God.'

3-14-2008
Michigan Abortionist Tosses Patient Records, Aborted Babies into Trash
'This is obviously part of how this guy operates.'

3-14-2008
Washington Governor Increases Domestic-Partner Benefits
Gov. Christine Gregoire, a Democrat, signed a law Wednesday granting domestic partners in Washington more than 170 rights and benefits traditionally reserved for married couples.

3-13-2008
University of Hawaii Adds Housing for Same-Sex Couples
The University of Hawaii has decided to create student housing for same-sex couples, one day after a same-sex couple sued the school for being excluded from married student housing.

3-13-2008
Lawmaker Faces Death Threats over Statements on Homosexuality
'What is truly outrageous is that a Christian elected official can be vilified over simply speaking about the Bible's view of homosexuality.'

3-13-2008
Newly Associated Family Policy Council of West Virginia Names Leader
The Family Policy Council of West Virginia named a new leader this week.

3-13-2008
Same-Sex 'Marriage' on Hold in Maryland
Legislation opposing traditional marriage is likely to die in committee.

3-13-2008
Study: Americans Still Know Right from Wrong
'Humans are created with a sense of conscience …with a sense of right and wrong.'

3-13-2008
Washington School District Sued after Denying Access to Christian Group
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) filed a federal lawsuit against a Washington school district Wednesday after officials refused to honor the rights of Christian students wishing to assemble on campus.

3-12-2008
Bush Defends Broadcast Freedoms
President pledges to veto so-called Fairness Doctrine.

3-12-2008
Convicted Murderer Jack Kevorkian Plans to Run for Congress
Convicted murderer Jack Kevorkian says he's running for Congress. He told The Oakland (Mich.) Press he plans to run with no party affiliation for Michigan's 9th District seat, held by Republican Joe Knollenberg.

3-12-2008
Dr. Dobson Exhorts Christian Broadcasters to Answer the Call
'Who will defend the unborn child? Who's going to fight for the institution of marriage?'

3-12-2008
Illinois House Drops Support for Moment of Silence
A few months after the vote, 33 representatives have changed their minds.

3-12-2008
President Bush Proposes $28M Boost for Abstinence Education
President Bush’s budget proposal for 2009 includes $204 million to support Community-Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) — a $28 million increase over last year’s budget for the program.

3-12-2008
Wisconsin College Newspapers Refuse to Run Pro-Abstinence Ads
Three Wisconsin college newspapers — the Marquette University Tribune, the UW-Stout Stoutonia and the UW-La Crosse Racquet — reportedly have rejected an advertisement promoting abstinence.

3-11-2008
Bush Encourages Christian Broadcasters to Trust God
President Bush spoke to religious broadcasters from across the country at the annual National Religious Broadcasters convention in Nashville, Tenn., today.

3-11-2008
CDC: 1 in 4 Teen Girls Has Sexually Transmitted Infection
'We’re missing a tremendous opportunity to talk to them about the benefits of being abstinent until marriage.'

3-11-2008
Homosexual Couple Sues University over Married-Housing Denial
A same-sex couple is suing the University of Hawaii after being excluded from married student housing on campus.

3-11-2008
NEA Donates Millions to Left-Leaning Political Groups
Teachers can request their union dues go elsewhere.

3-10-2008
Maryland Residents to Vote on Gender-Identity Bill
Voters in Montgomery County, Md., will get to decide if gender confusion warrants special rights, thanks to a petition organized by the Maryland Citizens for a Responsible Government.

3-10-2008
Planned Parenthood Accused of Overbilling Government
Planned Parenthood affiliates in California are being sued after allegedly overcharging the state and federal governments by $180 million for birth-control pills.

3-10-2008
Schwarzenegger Pledges to Support Right to Home School
'This outrageous ruling must be overturned by the courts,' he says.

3-10-2008
Scientists Skeptical of Global Warming Alarmism
Join Forces
A special video report shows that, in spite of claims to the contrary, there is no consensus on humans being the driving force behind climate change.

3-10-2008
Tennesseans Stand Behind Traditional Marriage
A year after Tennessee voters passed a constitutional amendment to support traditional marriage, the majority of state residents — 66 percent — continue to oppose same-sex “marriage,” according to a recent Middle Tennessee State University poll. Among evangelicals, opposition to same-sex “marriage” is at 91 percent.

3-7-2008
Friday Five: Mrs. Shirley Dobson
Chairman of the National Day of Prayer calls on Christians to seek God this election year.

3-7-2008
Dr. Dobson: 'The Court Has Assaulted Parental Rights Again'
California judges say parents do not have a right to home-school their children.

3-7-2008
Effort to Protect Traditional Marriage in Iowa Falls Short
Seven Democrats in the Iowa House who supported a marriage amendment have changed their minds, allowing a state court ruling redefining marriage to stand — at least for now.

3-7-2008
Free Speech at California State is Finally Free
Settlement resolves restrictions on student speech at 23 schools.

3-7-2008
Ohio Library Sued after Denying Access to Religious Gathering
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) has sued an Ohio library after it denied a community group access to its public meeting room because the meetings contained religious content.

3-7-2008
Take Action: Home Schooling Under Fire in California
California state appellate court has decided parents without teaching credentials do not have a right to home-school their children.

3-6-2008
Denver Airport Blocks Online Access to Pornography
Denver International Airport (DIA), which offers free Internet access, has blocked access to Web sites that contain indecent content.

3-6-2008
Dr. Dobson Outraged by California Ruling Banning
Home Schooling
Focus chairman calls it an 'all-out assault on the family.'

3-6-2008
Exclusive Club Has One Requirement: 50 Years of Marriage
Couples demonstrate to younger generations the importance of good choices.

3-6-2008
Take Action: Protect Marriage in Pennsylvania
Senate Judiciary Committee needs to hear from you today.

3-6-2008
University of South Carolina Sued over Religious Discrimination
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) and the Christian Legal Society (CLS) have sued the University of South Carolina after religious student groups were denied access to student activity fees that are available to other student organizations.

3-5-2008
California Supreme Court Hears Marriage Arguments
Ruling on traditional marriage is expected to be close.

3-5-2008
District Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Morning-After Pill
A federal court dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over its 2006 decision to dispense the morning-after pill without a prescription.

3-5-2008
Focus Action Election Analysis: Don't Lose Heart
Voters urged to beware of mainstream-media messaging.

3-5-2008
Illinois Judge Blocks Parental-Notification Law
Lifesaving law has been repeatedly blocked for 24 years.

3-5-2008
Pro-Gay Children's Book Returned to Elementary School Libraries
A Virginia superintendent has decided a children's book about two male penguins that hatch and parent a chick will return to elementary school libraries in Loudoun County.

3-5-2008
Students Raise Money for Teacher’s Adult Stem-Cell Transplant
An elementary school in Wenatchee, Wash., has raised $12,000 to help a kindergarten teacher pay for adult stem-cell treatment that could help her beat lymphoma, KING 5 News reported.

3-4-2008
Focus Action Offers Live Webcast Analysis of Primaries
'Dr. Dobson's closest adviser on public policy matters is sitting in a studio waiting to answer your questions.'

3-4-2008
Adult Stem Cells Hold Promise for Brothers with Skin Disease
Nate Liao, almost 2, and his brother, Jake, 5, live with constant, painful blistering skin.

3-4-2008
Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Kansas Planned Parenthood
After a three-month investigation, a grand jury refused to issue an indictment of a Johnson County, Kan., abortion clinic.

3-4-2008
Nurse Practitioner Seeks Right to Perform Abortions
Nine states don’t require surgical abortions to be performed by a medical doctor.

3-4-2008
Software Helps Officials Track Down Child Pornographers
Police have identified about 500,000 individuals across the country who are trading child porn.

3-4-2008
Specter Works to Improve Judicial Confirmation Process
A fight over federal judges has been brewing for weeks.

3-3-2008
Classic Anthropology at Odds with New Same-Sex Definitions of Marriage and Family
'A family is a unit that draws from the two types of humanity, male and female.'

3-3-2008
Don't Miss Live Webcast Analysis of Tuesday's Primaries
The next live Focus on the Family Action webcast is at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 PT) Wednesday.

3-3-2008
Embryo Adoption Gives Couples a Chance to Become Parents
An estimated 400,000 tiny embryos remain frozen in the U.S.

3-3-2008
Iowa Governor Rejects Federal Abstinence Funding
Iowa Gov. Chet Culver, a Democrat, plans to reject federal funding for abstinence-only sex-education programs, despite research from The Heritage Foundation that shows nine in 10 parents want schools to teach abstinence.

3-3-2008
Marriage on Trial Before the California Supreme Court
"A victory for traditional marriage in California will throw a big, wet blanket on the nationwide push for same-sex 'marriage.' "

3-3-2008
Michigan Town Keeps 'God'
in its Mission Statement
The Freedom from Religion Foundation is threatening the city of Hudsonville, Mich., with a lawsuit if it doesn’t take a reference to God out of its mission statement. The city is standing firm.

3-3-2008
Obama Uses Scripture in Defense
of Civil Unions
Sen. Barack Obama's support for same-sex civil unions is nothing new.

2-29-2008
Massachusetts Tourism Campaign Features Homosexual Couples
The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism has unveiled a new campaign, including its first spots featuring same-sex couples.

2-29-2008
Abortion Takes a Toll on the African-American Community
Since abortion became legal in 1973, more than 15 million black babies have been killed without drawing a single breath.

2-29-2008
Families Share How Church Shooting Brought Them Together
Dr. Dobson says, 'I just trust that the Lord will continue to keep His arms around you.'

2-29-2008
Friday Five: Jason Carroll
‘Pornography has clearly moved into the mainstream of American culture.’

2-29-2008
Mississippi Senate Passes Covenant-Marriage Legislation
A bill to create covenant marriages, which would require couples to undergo premarital counseling and would put tighter restrictions on the grounds for divorce, is awaiting House approval in Mississippi after the Senate passed it this week.

2-29-2008
Virgin Dialogues Tells Students the Truth about Sexuality
College kids are told embracing the hookup culture isn't their only choice.

2-28-2008
Boy Scouts Celebrate Values
The Boy Scouts of America is praising Texas Gov. Rick Perry for his new book supporting the Scouts and their values.

2-28-2008
Following Colorado Church Shooting, Families Share Message of Forgiveness
Dr. Dobson says, 'This is a remarkable moment when the parents of the killer and the parents of the victims have come together in forgiveness and love and mutual sorrow.'

2-28-2008
Medical Journal Lauds Ethical Stem-Cell Advances, Blasts Cloning
Advances in ethical stem-cell research are being celebrated in the Feb. 28, 2008, edition of The New England Journal of Medicine.

2-28-2008
New York Governor Launches Crusade to Expand Abortions
The state is already the national leader in abortions.

2-28-2008
Planned Parenthood Web Site Promotes Porn, Misleads Teens
Nation's largest abortion provider is misleading young people.

2-28-2008
Senate Committee Passes Bill to Support Babies with Disabilities
A U.S. Senate committee has unanimously passed the Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act (S. 1810), which will provide up-to-date information to families who receive adverse genetic diagnoses during pregnancy.

2-27-2008
Adult Stem-Cell Successes Add Up
Adult stem cells taken from blood or bone marrow may provide successful treatment for some autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular disorders.

2-27-2008
FRC Hosts Lecture about Future of Marriage
The Family Research Council hosted a lecture today featuring David Blankenhorn, founder and president of The Institute for American Values and author of The Future of Marriage.

2-27-2008
Gay Activists Line Up Potential Presidential Nominees
The Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute launched its Presidential Appointments Project last week to recruit openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) professionals to serve the next president of the United States.

2-27-2008
Obama Calls Vote to Help Terri Schiavo Biggest Mistake
'Whether it's abortion or end-of-life issues, he's been consistently anti-life.'

2-27-2008
Pro-Family Legislation Sees Success in South Dakota
'You realize that God's favor was clearly all over this.'

2-27-2008
Wisconsin Marriage Amendment Could Hinge on High Court Election
Whoever fills open seat could decide the future of traditional marriage.

2-26-2008
More Women Work Through Pregnancy,
Return to Job Sooner
Trend 'works against the desires of both mother and child.'

2-26-2008
County Appeals Ruling that Attacks Traditional Marriage in New York
Officials in Monroe County, N.Y., plan to appeal a court ruling that requires New York to recognize same-sex “marriages” performed outside the state.

2-26-2008
Lack of Interest Forces Planned Parenthood to Leave University
Planned Parenthood is leaving the Health and Wellness Clinic at Pennsylvania’s Lehigh University because too few students were using its services.

2-26-2008
Love Won Out Offers Hope at Memphis Conference
More than 600 people gathered Saturday in Memphis, Tenn., at Focus on the Family’s Love Won Out conference.

2-26-2008
Man Sues after 12-Year-Old Daughter is Exposed to Pornography
Girl opened plain DVD envelope, thinking it was from Disney.

2-26-2008
Senate Passes Pro-Life Amendment to Indian Health Care Bill
Constituents played a key role in victory.

2-25-2008
Amendment Would Prevent Federal Money from Funding Abortions
The U.S. Senate will vote Tuesday on an extension of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

2-25-2008
British Women Trade Their Eggs for Discount on Fertility Treatments
Fifteen women from the United Kingdom have agreed to donate their eggs for human-cloning experiments in exchange for discounted fertility treatments.

2-25-2008
Conservative Lawmaker Convinced to Stay in Congress
Voters and colleagues ask him to stay in key post.

2-25-2008
Doctors Advised Abortion; Baby Born Healthy
‘How many other babies are killed who would have turned out to be completely healthy?’

2-25-2008
Planned Parenthood Turns Over Abortion Records to Grand Jury
A Planned Parenthood clinic in suburban Kansas City, Kan., will turn over patient records to a grand jury investigating accusations of illegal abortions, The Associated Press reported.

2-25-2008
Supreme Court Keeps Nudity Away from Downtown Daytona Beach
Victory should encourage others to clean up their cities.

2-22-2008
Planned Parenthood Builds Bigger Abortion Clinic in Massachusetts
The Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is abandoning its two-story abortion clinic in Worcester for a bigger facility.

2-22-2008
Compromise Keeps State-Funded Cloning out of Nebraska Bill
Pro-life groups come together to improve legislation.

2-22-2008
Friday Five: Sheila Weber
'We would like to restore William Wilberforce to his rightful place in history.'

2-22-2008
Missouri Judge Overturns Misleading Ballot Language on Cloning
A Missouri judge has overturned the Secretary of State’s misleading and inaccurate ballot summary of a proposed amendment to ban human cloning in the state.

2-22-2008
N.Y. Legislation Would Force Abortion on Religious Hospitals
They would have to kill preborn babies or make referrals.

2-21-2008
Abortionist Surrenders Medical License after Patient Dies
Rapin Osathanondh will never practice medicine again after a 22-year-old patient died during an abortion at his Hyannis, Mass., clinic in September.

2-21-2008
Colorado Center Helps Men and Women Deal with Post-Abortion Trauma
A facility in Loveland, Colo., is meeting the needs of those struggling with grief or loss following an abortion.

2-21-2008
Embryonic Stem-Cell 'Breakthrough' Comes a Little Late
Scientists reported Wednesday that they were able to control diabetes in mice by using human embryonic stem cells to keep blood sugar in check after the mice's own insulin-producing cells were destroyed.

2-21-2008
Most Children Still Live in Two-Parent Homes, Census Shows
'Marriage continues to be one of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child.'

2-21-2008
Parents and Students Take Advantage of School Choice
Charter schools and home schooling provide increased opportunities.

2-20-2008
Pro-Gay Booklet Sent to Every School District in America
Schools are told that messages about leaving homosexuality are harmful.

2-20-2008
Florida Adds In-Depth Teaching of Evolution to Science Standards
Florida students will be taught that evolution is a “scientific theory” through a compromise Tuesday that left neither side satisfied, The Associated Press reported.

2-20-2008
Maryland Residents Work to Overturn Transgender Law
Maryland Citizens for a Responsible Government has collected enough signatures to let voters decide on a law that provides special rights to people with gender-identity confusion and essentially creates co-ed bathrooms.

2-20-2008
N.J. Gov. to Sign Gay ‘Marriage’ Bill — After Election
He caters to homosexual activists but wants to avoid angering the majority of his state.

2-20-2008
Towns Take Steps to Keep Out Sexually Oriented Businesses
The best time to pass zoning laws is before pornographers come to town.

2-20-2008
Virginia Superintendent Pulls Pro-Gay Book off School Shelves
A children's book about two male penguins that hatch and parent a chick — used to promote same-sex relationships — was pulled from library shelves in Loudoun County, Va., elementary schools this month, thanks to a brave decision by the superintendent.

2-19-2008
Agencies Find Creative Ways to Locate Adoptive Families
More than 100,000 American kids are waiting for a home.

2-19-2008
Alliance Defense Fund Magazine Tells Stories of Modern-Day Heroes
Truth and Triumph will highlight those who have taken a stand for righteousness.

2-19-2008
North Carolina News Anchor Trades the Limelight for a Pulpit
A Charlotte, N.C., evening news anchor is leaving his job to be a full-time Southern Baptist minister.

2-19-2008
Planned Parenthood Plans Six-Story Clinic in Houston
An entire floor will be dedicated to abortions.

2-19-2008
Students Upset by Professor's Stance that Down Syndrome Babies Should Die
Students who support life were outraged when their biology professor at the University of North Carolina (UNC) said all preborn babies who have been diagnosed with Down syndrome should be aborted.

2-19-2008
Web Site Encourages and Equips Christians to Vote Their Values
Focus on the Family, the Family Research Council and For Faith & Family have created a Web site to assist values voters on Election Day.

2-18-2008
Students Can Speak Up Regarding the Day of Silence
The Rev. Ken Hutcherson was booed when he spoke on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at his daughter's high school, Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie, Wash. But the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is being welcomed with open arms.

2-18-2008
American Counseling Association Urged to Reconsider Homosexuality Statement
National group allows only gay-affirming therapy.

2-18-2008
Exodus International Sees Dramatic Growth
'People are hungry for a hopeful message about homosexuality.'

2-18-2008
Indiana Marriage Amendment Remains Stuck in State House
Voters may have to wait four years to decide the definition of marriage in the Hoosier state, after House leaders decided they won't consider legislation that passed the Senate.

2-18-2008
Michigan Tribes Lobby Congress to Expand Gambling
'What we’ve found from the research is that it destroys families.'

2-18-2008
Prenatal-Care Clinic Replaces Abortion Clinic
For nearly 15 years, Dr. Aleksander Jakubowski took the lives of preborn babies at 523 W. Galena Blvd., in Aurora, Ill.

2-15-2008
Aurora, Planned Parenthood Sued for Zoning Violations
A pro-life group and residents of Aurora, Ill., filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Planned Parenthood and the City of Aurora for violations of the city’s zoning laws.

2-15-2008
Federal Court Rules Against Christian Student
The case began in 2004 when the student wore a T-shirt with the words, 'Homosexuality is shameful. Romans 1:27'

2-15-2008
Friday Five: David Kinnaman
The co-author of the eye-opening new book UnChristian offers insight into how to effectively advocate for righteousness in halls of government — and the public square.

2-15-2008
Minnesota Legalizes Tax-Funded Cloning
A Minnesota House committee passed a bill Thursday that approves human cloning and the killing of human embryos at the University of Minnesota.

2-15-2008
President Bush Tours Africa, Publicizes Faith-Based Aid
Speeches highlight the role the African church and faith-based organizations play in fighting the scourge of HIV/AIDS.

2-15-2008
‘Choking Game’ Claims 82 Lives
U.S Health Officials said Thursday that at least 82 youths, ages 6 to 19, have died in the United States since 1995 by participating in the “choking game” – a practice in which youths attempt to experience a “high” by cutting off the oxygen supply to the brain.

2-14-2008
Canadian Judge Intervenes to Keep Elderly Man Alive
A Canadian court issued an injunction Wednesday preventing a hospital in Winnipeg from removing a patient’s life support and killing him.

2-14-2008
Dr. Dobson Helps Pro-Family, Pro-Life Candidate Unseat Veteran Lawmaker
Solid conservative defeats liberal-leaning Republican in Maryland primary for U.S. House.

2-14-2008
New York City Uses Valentine's Day to Launch Condom Campaign
In its efforts to make New York City an "even safer place to have sex," the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene unveiled its 2008 "safer-sex" campaign today.

2-14-2008
Senate Considers Bill to Provide Support to Babies with Disabilities
The Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act (S. 1810) would provide up-to-date information to families who receive adverse genetic diagnoses during pregnancy.

2-14-2008
Take Action: Iowa, California, Arkansas
A summary of issues discussed on select Focus on the Family radio broadcasts.

2-13-2008
Berkeley City Council Decides Marine Recruiters Can Stay
The Berkeley (Calif.) City Council has backed off its January decision to tell U.S. Marine recruiters they are “uninvited and unwelcome intruders” in the city.

2-13-2008
California Gets Ready to Vote on Marriage
More than 1 million signatures are needed by April 1.

2-13-2008
Did Planned Parenthood Follow the Law? Grand Jury Investigates
The Johnson County (Kan.) Planned Parenthood has refused to turn over medical records subpoenaed by a grand jury.

2-13-2008
Documentary Details the Decline of the Family
Social forces keep global birthrates below replacement level.

2-13-2008
Goldman Sachs, Others Agree to Pay for Employees' Sex Changes
Goldman Sachs, ranked No. 9 on Fortune’s list of 100 Best Companies to Work For, has decided to "indulge the confusion" of its employees and pay for sex-change surgery.

2-13-2008
Pennsylvania Voters Want the Opportunity to Protect Marriage
Legislature considers constitutional amendment.

2-12-2008
Arizona Lawmakers Consider Marriage Amendment
Voters could get to decide constitutional issue in November.

2-12-2008
Focus Signs on to Letter Calling for Action on Judicial Nominees
More than two dozen jurists remain in limbo.

2-12-2008
New Mexico Senate Committee Tables Domestic-Partnerships Bill
Focus Action director gives convincing testimony on marriage.

2-12-2008
Oregon Man Indicted; Doctors Say Wife Was Not Terminally Ill
An Oregon man was indicted on a murder charge by a grand jury Friday after allegedly killing his wife.

2-12-2008
Phill Kline: The Only Way to Enforce the Law is to See Medical Records
Child sexual predators count on abortion clinics to protect the "privacy" of the child victim under the banner of abortion rights.

2-12-2008
School Allows Second-Grade Boy to Dress as a Girl
A second-grader has decided he wants to dress like a girl — and his Denver-area elementary school has decided that's perfectly fine.

2-12-2008
Twenty-Year Study Shows Positive Influence of Fathers
Active father figures have a key role to play in reducing behavior problems in boys and psychological problems in young women.

2-11-2008
Students Celebrate Valentine's Day with Day of Purity
Students in America and around the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day by helping educate their peers on the value of sexual purity.

2-11-2008
Assisted-Suicide Ballot Measure Called Biased, Unclear
The Coalition Against Assisted Suicide has filed a petition appealing the proposed ballot measure that would allow Washington voters in November to decide whether certain patients can obtain prescriptions to kill themselves.

2-11-2008
Florida Board of Education Considers Lopsided Science Guidelines
Evolution-only approach leaves no room for debate.

2-11-2008
Support Weakens for Christian-Muslim Accord
Wheaton College administrators remove their names from controversial document.

2-11-2008
Teacher in Washington State Wins Right to Direct Union Dues
Union doesn't want funds going to charity, as state law allows.

2-11-2008
UCLA Reprograms Adult Cells to Act Like Embryonic Stem Cells
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have taken skin cells and reprogrammed them to behave like embryonic stem cells

2-8-2008
Focus Offers Prayer, Support to Tornado Victims
Counseling and resources made available following storms.

2-8-2008
Alliance Defense Fund Fights for Marriage in Puerto Rico
The measure would legally define marriage in the U.S. territory as a union between one man and one woman.

2-8-2008
Black Pastor Booed, Gay-Activist Group Welcomed
Hundreds of parents and community members packed the board meeting, which became more about gay rights than apologies.

2-8-2008
Friday Five: Candice Watters
Former Focus on the Family editor works to build strong marriages.

2-8-2008
Kansas Supreme Court Keeps Tiller Records from Grand Jury
The grand jury investigation into notorious late-term abortionist George Tiller has hit another roadblock.

2-8-2008
Marriage Under Attack in Maryland
'This is an all-out attack, an assault by the homosexual activists and the homosexual lobby.'

2-8-2008
Take Action: Colorado, Hawaii, Indiana
A summary of issues discussed on select Focus on the Family radio broadcasts.

2-7-2008
Bush Addresses the Power of Prayer at Annual Breakfast
President Bush joined thousands of government and religious leaders this morning at the 56th National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. During his remarks, Bush recognized that a prayerful nation is a stronger nation.

2-7-2008
Bush Calls on Senate to Give Nominees a Fair Vote
Urge Sens. Leahy and Reid to schedule hearings and votes for judicial nominees.

2-7-2008
Dr. Dobson Endorses Gov. Huckabee
Dr. James Dobson issued the following statement Thursday, speaking as a private citizen.

2-7-2008
Maryland Judge Approves Offensive Sex-Ed Curriculum
A Maryland judge will allow a new, gay-inclusive sex-education curriculum to be taught to Montgomery County eighth- and tenth-graders, despite opposition from several pro-family groups and 274 area doctors.

2-7-2008
Oregon Man Kills Wife, Tests State's Assisted-Suicide Law
An Oregon man has been arrested after he murdered his wife by shooting her in the head as "an act of love" because she was suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease.

2-7-2008
Planned Parenthood Works to Increase its Share of Abortion Market
Abortion provider is shuttering small sites while building mega-centers.

2-7-2008
Prayer and Fasting Campaign Works to Protect Preborn Life
40 Days for Life credited with saving hundreds of babies.

2-6-2008
Judge Affirms Christian Man's Right to Share His Faith
A federal judge in Nebraska ruled Monday that a Christian can publicly share his faith.

2-6-2008
Republicans for Choice Endorses McCain
Republicans for Choice (RFC), a group of pro-abortion Republicans, has endorsed its second choice for president, Sen. John McCain, after former Mayor Rudy Giuliani bowed out.

2-6-2008
Christian Group Allowed to Return to Georgia Campus
Savannah State University will allow a Christian group to return to campus.

2-6-2008
Frozen Stem Cells Save British Toddler's Life
She was given just a 30 percent chance of survival before treatment.

2-5-2008
Dr. Dobson Seeks to Enlist 1 Million Values Voters
Focus on the Family Founder and Chairman Dr. James Dobson invites values voters to pledge to uphold pro-family principles during this year’s election.

2-5-2008
Judge Tosses Signatures Seeking to Stop Oregon Domestic Partnerships
'This decision should send shockwaves not just through Oregon, but every single state.'

2-5-2008
Scientists Tamper with Life, Create Embryos with Three Parents
Scientists in Britain have created embryos with three parents, using DNA from a man and two women.

2-5-2008
Take Action: Support Abstinence Component of HIV/AIDS Programs
Draft legislation would shift focus to 'reproductive health.'

2-5-2008
University Bows to Homosexual Pressure, Cancels Blood Drives
Local blood center worries about shortage.

2-5-2008
Virginia House OKs Pro-Life Legislation on Ultrasounds, Fetal Pain
The Virginia House of Delegates passed two pro-life bills on Friday that will update Virginia’s Informed Consent Law.

2-4-2008
Take Action: Indecency Legislation Stalled in U.S. Senate
'The public owns the airwaves and has some say over how they are used.'

2-4-2008
Delaware Dad Fights to Save Brain-Injured Daughter
Court will decide if feeding tube will stay.

2-4-2008
Don't Miss Live Webcast Analysis of Super Tuesday
The next live Focus on the Family Action webcast is at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 PT) Wednesday.

2-4-2008
Florida Marriage Amendment Qualifies for November Ballot
Family advocates collected 92,000 signatures in just two weeks.

2-4-2008
Gay-Straight Alliance Pushes Students to Accept Same-Sex 'Marriage'
The Gay-Straight Alliance Network (GSA) is doing its best to make sure high schools use next week to rally support among students for same-sex "marriage."

2-4-2008
Patient's Own Stem Cells Provide a Tailor-Made Jawbone
Scientists in Finland have replaced a 65-year-old patient's upper jaw with a bone transplant cultivated from stem cells isolated from his own fatty tissue and grown inside his abdomen, Reuters reported.

2-4-2008
Preborn Twins Save Mother’s Life
England’s Michelle Stepney, who was pregnant with twins, rushed to the hospital with what she thought was a miscarriage.

2-1-2008
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Pro-Gay Grade-School Curriculum
Parents' rights stripped in Massachusetts school district.

Chinese Maker of Abortion Pill at the Center of Drug Scandal
Chinese pharmaceutical company Shanghai Hualian, the sole supplier of the abortion pill RU-486 in the U.S., is the same company that produced tainted drugs that have left nearly 200 Chinese cancer patients paralyzed.

2-1-2008
College of William & Mary Hosts Disturbing 'Sex Workers Art Show'
Prostitutes and pornographers are referred to as "artists" and “geniuses.”

Following Lawsuit, Penn State Allows Scripture on Walkway
Penn State University officials will allow a personalized brick bearing Scripture to be placed in the university’s new Alumni Walk, thanks to a lawsuit by the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF).

2-1-2008
Friday Five: Jason Elam
Pro-football kicker spreads the message of Christianity in his new book.

1-31-2008
Board Game Makes a Mockery of Prison Rape
According to reports, up to 20 percent of the U.S. inmate population is subjected to rape. Now a new board game created by John Sebelius, son of Kansas' Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, is trying to turn prison rape into a laughing matter.

1-31-2008
California Assembly OKs Bill that Would Restrict Nonprofits
Legislation is an 'incremental step toward forced diversity quotas.'

1-31-2008
Colorado Bill Targeting Religious Groups Draws Fire from Vatican
Dangerous legislation could force charities that run soup kitchens and homeless shelters to hire homosexuals.

1-31-2008
Election Roundup: Obama's Stance on Marijuana, McCain Feels the Heat
Dr. James Dobson has expressed his opinions on McCain.

1-31-2008
Teachers in U.K. Told to Avoid Saying 'Mom' and 'Dad'
School teachers in the United Kingdom have been warned against using the words “mom" and "dad” because it assumes all students have heterosexual parents.

1-30-2008
Brazilian Carnival Distributes Morning-After Pill
The Brazilian city of Recife will distribute so-called “morning-after" pills to women during its annual five-day carnival, which begins Friday.

1-30-2008
Dr. Dobson: 'A Lot of Things Happen in a Campaign'
He resisted pressure to back Giuliani, who was to drop out today.

1-30-2008
Lawsuit Prompts Calif. School to Give Credit for Church Service
A California high school student has received full credit for the community service hours he completed at his church, thanks to a lawsuit filed by Liberty Counsel.

1-30-2008
Liberal 9th Circuit Rules in Favor of Pro-Life License Plates
First Amendment wins the day; a dozen other lawsuits are pending.

1-30-2008
President's Pell Grants for Kids Would Give Parents Options
Proposed $300 million program would help to cover private-school tuition.

1-30-2008
Secretary of the Interior Deserves Thanks for Stance against Casinos
Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne has taken a courageous stand to put an end to off-reservation gambling.

1-29-2008
Planned Parenthood Wants Pro-Life Ads Taken off the Air
Planned Parenthood’s Golden Gate (PPGG) chapter is trying to force pro-life radio spots off the air.

1-29-2008
Don't Miss Live Webcast Analysis of Florida Primary Tonight
Mark your calendar: The next live Focus on the Family Action webcast is at 10 p.m. ET (7 PT) Tuesday.

1-29-2008
Focus Action Hands Out True Blue Awards to Congress
154 lawmakers honored for commitment to protect and strengthen the family.

1-29-2008
Following Lawsuit, Florida School Agrees to Let Christian Club Meet
After a two-year legal battle, a Christian club has permission to meet at a Florida public school.

1-29-2008
President Bush Reiterates Agenda Rich in Values
State of the Union address calls for ethical stem-cell research, prompt hearings for judicial nominees.

1-29-2008
Pro-Life Youths Make Their Voices Heard
Planned Parenthood and the media love to tout the supposed pro-abortion mindset of America's young people.

1-29-2008
Selfless Employee Donates Kidney to His Boss
"I just felt like God said, ‘This is what you need to do.’ ”

1-28-2008
Bioethics Conference Focuses on End-of-Life Issues
Medical professionals, policymakers, educators and everyone interested in bioethical challenges are invited to a conference targeting end-of-life issues March 6-8 in Phoenix.

1-28-2008
House Legislation Promotes Ethical Stem-Cell Research
Destructive embryonic stem-cell research is not only unethical, but unwarranted.

1-28-2008
How to Obstruct a Federal Judicial Nominee
Here's your unofficial Senate liberal playbook for 2008.

1-28-2008
Judge Orders Tiller to Turn Over Medical Records to Grand Jury
A Sedgwick County judge on Thursday ordered abortionist George Tiller to provide records to a grand jury, The Wichita Eagle reported.

1-28-2008
McConnell Blasts Democrats over Judicial Obstruction
Stalling tactics put some federal courts in state of judicial emergency.

1-28-2008
Petition Drive Targets Iowa Judge Who Struck Down Marriage Law
More than 6,000 people call for impeachment of activist judge.

1-25-2008
Six Washington, D.C., Employees Fired in Porn Bust
Investigation shows each one visited 20,000 Web sites last year.

1-25-2008
Adult Stem Cells Help Transplant Patients Accept New Organs
Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have developed a technique that could keep transplant patients from having to take anti-rejection drugs.

Focus Action Responds to Time Magazine Article
Time for Some Truth: A fabled weekly newsmagazine leaves out whatever doesn’t fit its script in a biased report about Focus on the Family Action.

Focus Action Webcasts
Focus on the Family Action looks at the presidential primaries and caucuses from a values-voter perspective. You'll find exclusive pro-family commentary.

1-25-2008
Friday Five: Pro-Life Hero Wesley J. Smith
'Science needs ethical boundaries beyond which it should not go.'

1-25-2008
Gay Activists Target Pro-Marriage Lawmakers in N.Y.
A coalition of gay activists gathered this week to discuss its strategy to oust New York state lawmakers who support traditional marriage.

1-25-2008
Poll Shows Americans Oppose Tax-Funded Abortions
Presidential candidates may need to adjust their priorities.

1-25-2008
Study Shows Grades Drop as Promiscuity Increases
A Cambridge University study shows the more sex partners college students have, the lower their grades.

1-24-2008
Focus Action is not endorsing any candidates
Our straightforward discussion of the candidates and the issues leaves the media flummoxed.

1-24-2008
Don't Miss Focus Action's Live Webcast Analysis of Florida Primary
As America decides which candidates will be nominated to run for president, it's important to consider where they stand on pro-family issues.

1-24-2008
ABC Takes a Bow for Gay-Affirming Television Programming
NY Times, Oprah also honored for glamorizing homosexuality.

1-24-2008
Court Allows Missouri to Offer Pro-Life License Plates
A federal court ruled Wednesday that the “Choose Life” slogan can remain on Missouri license plates, calling the state’s approval process for specialty plates unconstitutional.

1-24-2008
Love Won Out Goes to Memphis
Conference on homosexuality balances truth and grace.

1-24-2008
NCAA Lets Pregnant Athletes Keep Their Scholarships — and Babies
Pregnant college athletes no longer will have to choose between abortion and losing their scholarship, thanks to a new NCAA rule.

1-24-2008
Sweden Keeps Pornography Out of Prisoners' Hands
Swedish Parliament voted Wednesday to give correctional facilities power to keep pornography and other non-beneficial materials out of prisoners' cells.

1-23-2008
Pennsylvania Marriage Amendment Needs Senate Co-Sponsors
Sen. Mike Brubaker, R-Lancaster, has introduced a Pennsylvania Marriage Amendment, and he is looking for co-sponsors.

Focus Action Candidate Commentary
Video Candidate Commentary from Focus Action

1-23-2008
Marriage Commission Proposes Legislative Changes in Virginia
The Family Foundation of Virginia today announced legislative proposals to encourage marriage and reform no-fault divorce.

1-23-2008
Michigan Senate Sends Partial-Birth Abortion Ban to House
On Tuesday, the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Michigan Senate voted 24-13 to outlaw partial-birth abortions.

1-23-2008
Senate Bill Would Prohibit Human-Animal Hybrid Experiments
Focus on the Family sends letter in support of legislation.

1-23-2008
Where Do Candidates Stand on Issues that Count?
CitizenLink’s video candidate commentary provides straight talk on the presidential hopefuls.

1-23-2008
Zoning Ordinances Keep Sexually Oriented Businesses in Check
In one Texas town, 14 were forced to close.

1-22-2008
Arizona Doesn't Want Federal Funding for Abstinence Education
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano plans to reject more than $1 million in federal money for abstinence-only sex education.

1-22-2008
Bloggers Fight for the Rights of Preborn Babies
The Family Research Council (FRC) hosted its third annual Blogs for Life conference today.

1-22-2008
Britain Destroys More Than 1 Million 'Excess' Embryos
Life advocates in U.S. focus on embryo adoption.

1-22-2008
Indiana Marriage Amendment Stuck in Legislature
Speaker of the House needs to hear from those who support traditional marriage.

1-22-2008
Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Same-Sex Adoption
Ruling by activist judges contradicts state law.

1-22-2008
Life is Winning in America
Compassion is overcoming convenience, life is defeating despair, and hope is vanquishing a lifetime of regret.

1-22-2008
Planned Parenthood to Spend $10M to Support Pro-Abortion Candidates
Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider, plans to spend $10 million to help elect pro-abortion candidates to Congress and the White House in November.

1-21-2008
ADF Sues over Buffer Zones around Massachusetts Abortion Clinics
Attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) filed suit Friday against a new Massachusetts law that creates a 35-foot “buffer” zone around abortion clinics.

1-21-2008
Complaints Pour into FCC Offices
Grassroots make their voices heard about offensive TV content.

1-21-2008
FRC Action Releases 2008 Presidential Voter Guides
FRC Action's 2008 Presidential Voter Guides provide an in-depth and comprehensive review of the candidates and their positions on a full range of public issues, including those of concern to the millions of values voters.

1-21-2008
Facing the Giants is Facing Discrimination in Public School
Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) has sent a demand letter to Tuscaloosa City Schools in Alabama, asking that all teachers be told not to show the film Facing the Giants.

1-21-2008
God Gets More Support in Pledge of Allegiance Case
80,000 Americans, plus 50 lawmakers, sign on to friend-of-the-court brief.

1-21-2008
Thirty-Five Years and 45 Million Preborn Babies Later
Life advocates have hope for a future where every baby gets to live.

1-18-2008
Americans Flunk Test on Roe v. Wade
Results confirm that most people do not realize the widespread impact of abortion ruling.

1-18-2008
Democrats Allow Roe Memorial Service to Meet in Senate Building
After first denying access, leaders recant.

1-18-2008
Friday Five: Pro-Life Hero Rita Marker
Has assisted suicide gone from something considered terribly tragic to just another form of medical treatment?

1-18-2008
Scientists Promote Cloning Under Guise of Treatment
California scientists say they have successfully cloned human embryos through a process called somatic-cell nuclear transfer, which involves placing the DNA of a body cell into a woman’s egg.

1-18-2008
Students Object to Graphic Videos and Music at Gold's Gym
Five student organizations from Brigham Young University and Utah Valley State College are asking Gold's Gym to get rid of sexually graphic videos and music, The Associated Press reported.

1-17-2008
Annual Report Ranks States on Pro-Life Efforts
Michigan wins top honor for third year in a row; Oregon finishes last.

1-17-2008
Florida Marriage Amendment Attracts Gay-Activist Group
The pro-gay Human Rights Campaign held the first in a series of statewide "educational" sessions in Florida on Tuesday to tell voters about a marriage amendment that could be on the November ballot.

1-17-2008
Gay Activists Unveil Their Agenda for the New Year
Priorities include hate-crimes laws, special rights for employees.

1-17-2008
Kevorkian Spreads Message of Death at University of Florida
Jack Kevorkian earned $50,000 to speak at the University of Florida on Tuesday, telling students he did nothing wrong by helping people kill themselves.

1-17-2008
Senator Aims to Keep Federal Indian Funding away from Abortion
One of the first items on the U.S. Senate's calendar next week is consideration of an extension of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

1-17-2008
U.S. Abortion Rate Hits 30-Year Low
In 2005, 1.2 million babies were killed in the womb.

1-16-2008
Adult Stem-Cell Therapy Could Treat Radiation Sickness
The U.S. Department of Defense is working with two biotech firms to develop a treatment for radiation sickness using adult stem cells extracted from the bone marrow of healthy adult donors, New Science magazine reported.

1-16-2008
Baby Boom: U.S. Birth Rate Hits 45-Year High
In 2006, the U.S. welcomed 4.3 million babies — the most in 45 years.

1-16-2008
Don't Miss Focus Action Live Webcast Analysis of S.C. Primary
Special Alert: Don't Miss Focus Action Live Webcast Analysis of S.C. Primary

1-16-2008
Focus Action Offers Live Analysis of S.C. Primary
Exclusive coverage will set the record straight on issues important to values voters.

1-16-2008
Iowans Rally at Capitol in Support of Traditional Marriage
Hundreds of Iowans rallied at the state Capitol today to pray and ask legislators for the chance to vote on a state marriage amendment.

1-16-2008
Survey Shows Married People Tend to be Happier
'People who are faithful to each other and to the laws of God are the happiest.'

1-16-2008
Video-Game Industry Takes Regulation Fight to Washington
Parents fear political action committee will sway lawmakers.

1-15-2008
Magazine Portrays Partial-Birth Abortion as Fashionable
Mom claims she chose gruesome procedure 'out of love.'

1-15-2008
Dallas Officials Concerned by Porn Prevalence at Libraries
At the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in downtown Dallas, pornographic Web pages flash across the computer screens all day. According to a recent Dallas Morning News analysis of Web pages accessed at the library, about 7.5 percent are pornographic.

1-15-2008
House Bill Would Protect Alternative-to-Abortion Services
Legislation introduced in the U.S. House by Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., would give states the flexibility to use federal block-grant dollars to offer abortion alternatives to women.

1-15-2008
Pro-Life Club Sues Calif. School over Lack of Recognition
Attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) filed suit in federal court Monday against a California school after it denied recognition to a pro-life campus club.

1-15-2008
Take Action: Florida Marriage Amendment in Danger
22,000 signatures needed in the next two weeks to put the issue on the November ballot.

1-14-2008
Dallas Man Can Share His Faith at Transit Station
A man told by police that he can’t engage in free speech at a Dallas transit station without purchasing a ticket has been restored his First Amendment rights.

1-14-2008
CWA President Called ‘Worst Person in the World’
Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women for America (CWA), has been named the “worst person in the world” by Keith Olbermann, host of Countdown with Keith Olbermann, a nightly MSNBC newscast.

1-14-2008
Sexually Explicit Video Game Capitalizes on 'Sleaze Factor'
Mature rating is unlikely to keep kids from the filth.

1-14-2008
Spinal-Cord Injury Treated with Patient’s Own Stem Cells
A hospital in India is using a 38-year-old woman's own stem cells to treat a spinal-cord injury.

1-14-2008
Wal-Mart's Pro-Family Strategy Pays Off
Retailer wishes customers a 'Merry Christmas,' and they return the favor.

1-14-2008
Washington State Pursues Assisted-Suicide Ballot Initiative
'We’re not really giving people a right to die, we’re giving doctors a right to kill.'

1-11-08
Catholic Hospital Sued after Refusing to Operate on Transsexual
'The protection of religious entities — even churches — could be on the chopping block tomorrow.'

1-11-08
Friday Five: Pro-Life Hero Dennis Stafford
North Carolina dad counts his blessings after ignoring abortion advice.

1-11-08
Lawsuit to Stop Pro-Homosexual Calif. Law Moves Forward
Starting today, California has a new definition of gender and is forcing public schools to present a one-sided message about homosexuality, bisexuality and transgender issues.

1-11-08
N.J. Lawmakers Steer Clear of Same-Sex 'Marriage' Legislation
Democratic New Jersey lawmakers are avoiding the same-sex “marriage” issue, possibly until after the November elections, for fear it will provide Republicans with firepower, according to news reports.

1-11-08
Slot Machines Surge in 2008
As state economies stumble, lawmakers turn to a dangerous source of funding.

1-11-08
TV Reality Show Adds to the Confusion about Sexuality
Cher and her lesbian daughter, Chastity, have plans to host a reality show to help homosexuals tell their parents about their lifestyle, according to London’s Daily Mail and gay news outlets.

1-10-2008
CBS News Takes Cheap Shot at Abstinence Education
On Wednesday's CBS Evening News, anchor Katie Couric touted a podcast that tells "kids everything they always wanted to know about sex."

1-10-2008
Indiana Senate Drops Christian Prayers after ACLU Threats
Sen. Patricia L. Miller, R-Indianapolis, ope