Written by David E. Smith
After almost a year of gubernatorial mandates masquerading as law, it should come as no surprise that another legislative group in Illinois is attempting to do an end run in order to avoid following the accepted, standard procedure of presenting a bill for debate and vote by the General Assembly.
Laurie Higgins, IFI’s cultural affairs writer, joins Pastor Calvin Lindstrom and Pastor James Pittman, Jr. for a podcast, featured on Here I Stand Radio, examining the continuing revolution in education in Illinois.… Continue Reading
Written by Trevor Thomas
If you’ve enjoyed the last 10 months of foolish, science-denying lockdowns and mask mandates, the widespread destruction of businesses and economies, the government telling you what jobs are “essential” and how you are to conduct yourself in your own home, then you must absolutely love the Democrats’ climate agenda.
For decades, the climate cultists from the “New Religion of First World Elites” have attempted to use fear—the destruction of the planet—and a fake cause—saving the planet—to convince Americans to vote for Democrats and enact the perverse science-denying climate agenda of the modern left.
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Written by David E. Smith
The Democratic Party is firmly in control of both federal and Illinois government – now what do we do? Former Illinois state representative, Jeanne Ives, addresses that question in part two of our Spotlight conversation (listen to part one here). We discuss an alarming proposal by liberal, secular Democrats to “restore constitutional secularism and patriotic pluralism” and Jeanne details how we can and must fight against this assault on religious freedom.… Continue Reading
Written by Honorable Steve Reick
In my last blog post, I discussed the “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards” which have been promulgated by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and which will be considered by JCAR at its February meeting. Rather than reinventing the wheel, I’d ask that you take a few moments to read the post to get the full background.
I’ve sent a letter to ISBE asking a number of questions about the standards which I’ve asked that they answer prior to our February meeting.… Continue Reading
Written by Robert Knight
OK, with the “unity” and “healing” rhetoric behind us as we enter the Biden/Harris years, backed by 25,000 troops, we can get back to the business at hand.
That would be the left’s all-out war on free speech, American heritage, limited government, economic freedom, biological truth and Judeo-Christian morality.
After Mr. Biden’s soothing words, his administration took a scorched-earth approach on its very first day. He signed executive orders reversing many positive Trump policies, including controlling the border, achieving energy independence, limiting travel from terror-prone nations, protecting unborn children, keeping biological males out of females’ bathrooms, locker rooms and sports, and assembling the 1776 Commission, which was countering lies about America spread by the malign 1619 Project.… Continue Reading
Tags: 1619 Project, 1776 Commission, American College of Pediatricians, American Family Association, Barack Obama, Big Tech, border control, Center for Family, Church Militant/St. Michael’s Media, Donald J. Trump, energy independenc, Joe Biden, Josh Hawley, Kamala Harris, Liberty Counsel, New York Times, Nicholas Kristof, Pacific Justice Institute, Parler, Planned Parenthood, Pornhub, Rachel Levine, Regnery Publishing, Ruth Institute, Simon & Schuster, Southern Poverty Law Center, Thomas Spence, Wall Street Journal, Xavier Becerra
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January 29, 2021 7:00 AM | 
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Written by Jerry Newcombe
Another anniversary of Roe v. Wade has come and gone. And in recent days, the pro-life movement has suffered some serious political setbacks.
Outgoing President Donald Trump was surprisingly pro-life. In contrast, incoming President Joe Biden, although he is a Catholic, has become so pro-abortion that he believes in abortion for any reason up to the very moment of birth—and that you and I should pay for it.
Vice President Kamala Harris is just a heartbeat away from the presidency.… Continue Reading
Tags: Anthony Levatino, Carol Everett, COVID–19, David Brewer, David Daleiden, Debra Henry, Doe v. Bolton, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Joseph Randall, Kamala Harris, Nita Whitten, Planned Parenthood, Roe v. Wade, Sandra Merritt
Sanctity of Life | David E. Smith | January 28, 2021 6:00 AM | Comments Off on Abortion Is the Issue that Will Not Die
Written by David E. Smith
Where do we go from here? Our state is currently suffocating under the weight of massive debt and failed Democratic policies. Yet, former state representative Jeanne Ives says there is hope for Illinois conservatives. She suggests the Republican Party focus on promoting truth, electing conservatives to local governing bodies and boards, and insisting on competency from candidates and government – some TLC, if you will. Jeanne also details the three big issues on which Republicans must stand in unity and gives insight on the compensation Illinois taxpayers pay our public “servants” (warning, you might need to monitor your blood pressure).… Continue Reading
Tags: Big Government, Chris Welch, COVID lockdowns, David Smith, Don Harmon, IL GOP, Illinois Corruption, Illinois Legislature, Irresponsible Illinois, Jeanne Ives, Lesser Magistrate, massive government, Michael Madigan, Monte Larrick, Passing the Buck, Springfield, Tim Schneider
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith | January 26, 2021 2:00 PM | Comments Off on SPOTLIGHT: Jeanne Ives on the Importance of the Lesser Magistrate
Written by Debra J. Saunders
President Joe Biden likes to talk about unity and his intent to rise above partisan rancor to heal the divisions that led a pro-Trump mob to swarm the Capitol on Jan. 6. Given his history of cutting deals with Republicans, I believe he wants to work across the aisle.
But a hail-fellow-well-met demeanor can’t paper over his party’s intolerance and readiness to use government as a club to beat dissenters into submission.… Continue Reading
Tags: Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Debra J. Saunders, Elena Kagan, Health and Human Services, Jen Psaki, Joe Biden, Little Sisters of the Poor, Obamacare, Stephen Breyer, Xavier Becerra
Religious Liberty | David E. Smith | January 25, 2021 3:00 PM | Comments Off on Will Biden Leave Little Sisters Free to Choose?
