Written by John A. Sparks
Six months ago, the idea of expanding the size of the U.S. Supreme Court was side-stepped by presidential candidate Joe Biden, and the issue seemed to wane. But now, “court packing” has surfaced once again—and in two forms. The first is an executive order from President Biden creating a commission to study possible reforms of the U.S. Supreme Court. The second is legislation proposed by progressive Democrats to increase the court’s size by four new justices.… Continue Reading
Tags: Donald J. Trump, Erwin Chemerinsky, George W. Bush, Hugo Black, James Lindgren, Jimmy Carter, John A. Sparks, John Marshall, John Roberts, Joseph Story, Roe v. Wade, Samuel Alito, Stephen J. Field, Steven Calabresi, U.S. Supreme Court, William Brennan
Federal Issues, Judicial Branch | David E. Smith |
May 7, 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 |
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Written by David E. Smith
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 U.S. 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. He also addresses probable and possible goals of a Joe Biden administration: reinstatement of Planned Parenthood’s Title X funding, repeal of the Hyde Amendment, a federal abortion law, and more.… Continue Reading
Written by Molly Carman
Soon after his release from Walter Reed Military Hospital where he received treatment for the coronavirus, President Donald Trump prioritized communicating the importance of pro-life legislation. Yesterday, President Trump posted a series of tweets concerning his pro-life convictions by reiterating his stance on the abortion issue and drawing attention to Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s position.
Trump’s first tweet drew attention to comments made by Joe Biden during a town hall meeting last night in Miami, Florida.… Continue Reading
Tags: abortion, Amy Coney Barrett, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Democratic Party, Donald Trump, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, March for Life, Mexico City Policy, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, Ralph Northam, Roe v. Wade, Walter Reed Military Hospital
Federal Elections, Political, Sanctity of Life | David E. Smith |
October 30, 2020 8:00 AM |
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Written by James M. Odom, Esq.
Senior Policy Analyst, Illinois Family Action
When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad;
when injustice rules, everyone groans. ~Proverbs 29:2
The Illinois Supreme Court District 5 race, between IFA endorsed candidate Republican David Overstreet, and Democrat Judy Cates, is crucial to maintain judicial balance on Illinois’ highest court.
There are 3 Illinois Supreme Court justice seats on the November 3rd ballot. The winner of these elections will serve for the next 10 years.… Continue Reading
Written by Laurie Higgins
On Sunday, in an interview with the Washington Post, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) took a dagger to the heart of Roe v. Wade like abortionists take a needle to the hearts of babies floating in their mothers’ wombs. Hawley made this statement about the infamous Supreme Court decision—a statement that has sent shock waves into the fetid, swampy “progressive” pond in which pro-feticide cheerleaders ferociously swim:
I will vote only for those Supreme Court nominees who have explicitly acknowledged that Roe v.
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Tags: Abner Mikva, abortion, Alan Dershowitz, Archibald Cox, babies, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Earl Warren, Edward Lazarus, Jeffrey Rosen, John Hart Ely, John Roberts, Joseph A. Morris, Josh Hawley, Judicial precedents, jurisprudence, Kermit Roosevelt, Laurence Tribe, Law, Michael Kinsley, Neil Gorsuch, Republicans, Richard Cohen, Roe v. Wade, Ronald Reagan, SCOTUS nominees, Senator Josh Hawley, stare decisis, Supreme Court, Title VII, Washington Post, William Saletan
Judicial Branch, Political, Sanctity of Life | Benjamin D. Smith |
July 28, 2020 4:00 AM |
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On Sunday, in an interview with the Washington Post, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) took a dagger to the heart of Roe v. Wade like abortionists take a needle to the hearts of babies floating in their mothers’ wombs. Hawley made this statement about the infamous Supreme Court decision—a statement that has sent shock waves into the fetid, swampy “progressive” pond in which pro-feticide cheerleaders ferociously swim:
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Written by David E. Smith
Are you missing the crack of the bat that is the hallmark of “America’s Pastime?” If so, we have a different sort of power lineup for you on this edition of Spotlight. We lead off with Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute. In remarks made prior to recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings, Mr. Shackelford lauds President Donald J. Trump and his administration for protecting and promoting religious freedoms and securing conservative appointments to key judicial seats.… Continue Reading
Tags: A Practical Guide to Culture, Breakpoint, Colson Center, David Shestokas, Donald J. Trump, Dr. Del Tackett, First Liberty Institute, John Stonestreet, Kelly Shackelford, Roe v. Wade, The Engagement Project
Marriage, Family & Culture | David E. Smith |
June 30, 2020 8:00 AM |
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On this edition of spotlight, multiple interviews are featured to discuss a range of related issues. The first guest is Kelly Shackelford, the president of First Liberty Institute, he discusses the court situation in America with Monte. The next is John Stonestreet to discuss the precarious state of abortion in America, especially Roe v. Wade.
The second half of this spotlight features Dr. Del Tackett and David Shestokas. Dr. Tackett talks about responding to our cultural storm and David Shestokas brings wisdom from America’s founding documents, especially as we exit a shutdown and celebrate the nation this weekend.… Continue Reading
Tags: abortion, America, Courts, Culture, David Shestokas, Dr. Del Tackett, John Stonestreet, Judges, July fourth, Kelly Shackelford, Roe v. Wade
| Benjamin D. Smith |
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Written by Adelaide Holmes
On April 14, 2020, former President Barack Obama endorsed his former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden. In his video announcement, he says of Biden, “Through all his trials, he’s never once forgotten the values or the moral fiber that his parents passed on to him and that made him who he is.” But Obama is incorrect.
When it comes to the issue of abortion, Biden has evolved from the moderate he claimed to be into a radical supporter of abortion rights.… Continue Reading
Tags: 2020 Election, abortion, Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, Catholic, Democratic Party, Elizabeth Warren, Hyde Amendment, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Mexico City Policy, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Roe v. Wade
Sanctity of Life | David E. Smith |
May 7, 2020 8:00 AM |
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