Written by William J. Watkins, Jr.
Much like King Nebuchadnezzar’s instructions to the three Hebrew boys, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has telegraphed to Judge Brett Kavanaugh a way out of the fiery furnace of confirmation. Kavanaugh need not bow down to a golden image, but he must give obeisance to Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark abortion case. “The onus is on the nominee,” Schumer has declared, “to show where he or she might stand” on Roe. … Continue Reading
Tags: Barack Obama, Brett Kavanaugh, Chuck Schumer, Due Process Clause, Edward Lazarus, Fourteenth Amendment, Griswold v. Connecticut, Harry Blackmun, King Nebuchadnezzar, Laurence Tribe, Potter Stewart, Roe v. Wade
Sanctity of Life | David E. Smith | 
July 16, 2018 7:27 AM | 
Comments Off on Shifting the Roe Burden Back to Schumer
Written by David J. Shestokas
Investigating President Trump’s nomination for the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh brought back memories of law school and a nettlesome problem I observed in America. Here’s how I came to believe a Justice Kavanaugh will be good for America.
As part of being on law review all members write a piece called a “note”. It’s not an “article” since it’s a piece being written by a law student, not a lawyer.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
In this week’s podcast, Monte Larrick interviews Alliance Defending Freedom’s (ADF) Regional Director J.D. Mesnard. This interview took place at IFI’s fourth annual worldview conference in early May. In the first half of the podcast, J.D. identifies the importance of ADF’s Church Alliance program, which supports the legal needs of churches across the nation during a time in which attacks on religious liberty are increasing.
During the second half of the podcast, in his capacity as Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, J.D.… Continue Reading
Written by Walker Wildmon
In 2018, those who are in favor of law and order in America are called bigots who have no compassion. Millions of aliens have crossed the U.S. border illegally because we, as a country, have failed to effectively secure the southern border. We now have a president who is attempting to stop this lawlessness.
Being called a bigot is not the only accusation being launched at those who think that our country’s immigration laws should be enforced.… Continue Reading
Written by Daniel Horowitz
If conservatives really want an originalist on some of the most consequential issues of our time, it is important to ask nominees to the court questions about the role of the courts in constitutional interpretation compared to other branches of the government. If we could sit down for an hour hour of time with any high court nominee, here are the 15 questions and issues we would discuss.
Constitutional interpretation
1. Does the U.S.… Continue Reading
Written by David Limbaugh
People on the left are outraged when you question their patriotism, their dedication to the nation as founded and their respect for the U.S. Constitution as originally written, but they continually vindicate our concerns.
The most recent example is the left’s unhinged mania at Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s inclusion on President Trump’s list of potential U.S. Supreme Court appointees. In times of perceived crisis — and this is certainly one of those times for leftists — they show their colors, and you can color them militantly opposed to Barrett, in large part because of her Catholicism.… Continue Reading
Tags: Amy Coney Barrett’s, Barack Obama, Catholic, Catholism, Democratic Party, Dianne Feinstein, Donald Trump, Michael Shermer, Notre Dame, SCOTUS, U.S. Supreme Court
Uncategorized | David E. Smith | July 6, 2018 7:12 AM | Comments Off on The Democratic Party’s Christian Problem
Today is the last day of of our 2018 Summer Matching Challenge. Depending on when you read this article, we have approximately 14 hours left to raise the support we need to meet the this dollar-for-dollar challenge. Please take advantage of this opportunity to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION to Illinois Family Action.
Your $10 gift will become $20.
$25 will become $50.
$50 will become $100.
$500 will become $1,000.
In order to reach the full potential of the $20,000 match, we still must raise more than $3,000 before midnight tonight. … Continue Reading
Written by Kristin Keller
This week, many Americans are donning flag apparel and singing “God Bless the USA” as they watch fireworks to celebrate America’s heritage. In earlier times, a Fourth of July Celebration was an act of unity, as our nation’s unique blend of people came together to show respect for our country’s icons and traditions and to celebrate its continued success.
Just this week, a Gallup poll asking U.S. adults how proud they are to be Americans showed that for the first time in the poll’s history, only 47 percent responded that they are “extremely proud.”… Continue Reading
Public education issues, as well as an excellent alternative to public school, are the topics of discussion for this week’s Spotlight podcast. David Smith and Monte Larrick are joined by Dr. Duke Pesta, associate professor of English at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and academic director of Freedom Project Academy, a K-12, nationally accredited online school based on Judeo-Christian values.
If you thought Common Core had been sent to a permanent detention hall, think again.… Continue Reading
