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.… 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 |
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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.… 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
| Benjamin D. Smith |
12:04 AM |
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We shine our Spotlight this week on an informative, post-election conversation between Monte Larrick and Eric Scheidler, Executive Director of Pro-Life Action League. They discuss our newest Supreme Court Justice, Amy Coney Barrett; the likelihood of repealing Roe v. Wade; bubble zones; and various issues that might be revisited by SCOTUS.
After the break, Eric details the Pro-Life Action League’s efforts amidst the pandemic.… Continue Reading
Two hundred and two years after achieving statehood, Illinois – the Land of Lincoln – is more commonly associated with political and electoral corruption than with Honest Abe. Voter fraud is a sad reality that few people are willing to stand against, but, thankfully for Illinois, Carol Davis, chairman of Illinois Conservative Union, is fighting for a fair and honest election process.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
A week has passed since the general election and still, questions loom – among them, who and why? Election fraud has left the outcome of the presidential race (as well as other national and state contests) up in the air, and serious doubts remain as to the integrity of the voting and tabulating process. Many Christians are also wondering why God has allowed such confusion to happen and where is He in the midst of this political mess.… Continue Reading
Election Week is finally here! On this edition of Spotlight, IFA Media Director Monte Larrick and IFA Executive Director David Smith look back at some of the outcomes, at both the state and national level, of the 2016 general and 2018 midterm elections. They consider various hopes and goals for a second Trump administration, as well as potential changes that might arise with a Biden administration.… Continue Reading
Tags: 2020 Election, David Smith, Donald Trump, federal election, IFA, Illinois, Joseph Biden, Madigan, Monte Larrick, Springfield
| Benjamin D. Smith |
November 3, 2020 12:30 AM |
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Our election themed podcasts continue with Tom McCullagh, a GOP candidate for the Illinois 49th senate district and a candidate endorsed by Illinois Family Action. McCullagh is one of those highly qualified men running to represent his district against the radical regression Leftists are pushing on Illinois. He joins Monte Larrick and David Smith to discuss the 2020 election and how important it is to the future of neighborhoods, the nation, and all the spheres in between.… Continue Reading
Tags: 2020 Election, 49th State Senate District, David Smith, GOP, Illinois, Illinois 49th Senate, Leftists, Monte Larrick, Senate 49, Tom McCullagh
| Benjamin D. Smith |
October 13, 2020 12:10 AM |
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In case you haven’t noticed, life is hectic right now, especially in politics. Nearly every person is spinning theories about repairing our political system or gloating over the president’s illness, or how one party is the unique savior of the republic. Reverend Franklin Graham disagrees and instead posits that only Christ and Him crucified can repair human lives, thus the culture, and thus human politics.… Continue Reading
Ever wondered how you can get involved in the pro-life movement, how you can help save babies and their mothers? 40 Days for Life is your answer. Listen to this podcast for a primer on participating in one of the easiest forms of life activism out there. Monte Larrick interviewed Catherine Walker, the leader of the 40 Days for Life vigil in Aurora and post-abortive woman, to get insider information on joining a vigil and getting answers to frequently asked questions.… Continue Reading
A new Planned Parenthood has opened in Waukegan; even in the midst of a pandemic the evil want to shed innocent blood. Monte Larrick joined a civil protest outside the new murder center recently and conducted a short interview with the Pro-Life Action League’s Executive Director Eric Scheidler. They discussed the need for a constant pro-life presence outside the clinic, possible legal challenges to the facility, and legislative action issues.… Continue Reading
Tags: abortion, Eric Scheidler, Monte Larrick, pandemic, Planned Parenthood, Pro-Life Action League, Scheidler, spotlight 206, Waukegan, Waukegan Scheidler
| Benjamin D. Smith |
July 7, 2020 12:45 AM |
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