Addictions - news
House nears vote on FDA/tobacco bill
The House of Representatives is expected to vote soon on a bill that would authorize the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Court again blocks Internet porn law
The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals has again upheld a judge’s decision to block enforcement of a congressional effort to protect children from Internet pornography. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jul 24, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship,
Editorial: Not then, and not now
Are we dreaming? The Governor of Oklahoma has come out in opposition to the expansion of gambling in our state?
It’s true. The same governor who pushed for the growth of gambling in our state is now saying a proposed 2,000-machine casino at Interstate 35 and Britton Road in Oklahoma City would have a deleterious effect. more »
by: staff - Jul 4, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Education, Citizenship, Legislation
A little honesty, please
Gambling has wrought many changes in Mississippi since it was legalized in 1992, but did you know that it has created employment for everyone in Tunica County and put a pickup in every driveway? more »
by: William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling
Dan Ireland — Legend, Legacy
When observers talk about those who exert major influence on decisions made by the Alabama Legislature, many talk about Alfa (Alabama Farmers Federation), the AEA (Alabama Education Association), the Alabama Association for Justice (formerly the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association) or the Business Council of Alabama. more »
by: Bob Terry - Jun 30, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation
MBC alcohol policy change continues to move forward
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The latest phase of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) debate on alcohol policy took place May 21 in the MBC Committee on Continuing Review with deliberations leading to the next step July 14 when the MBC Administrative Committee meets in Hannibal. more »
by: Allen Palmeri - Jun 18, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Legitimizing the illegitimate
The recent self-inflicted misfortunes of former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, U.S. Senator David Vitter of Louisiana, and alleged D.C. madam Deborah Jeane Palfrey, among others, has once again brought the “world’s oldest profession” into the harsh spotlight of public scrutiny. more »
by: William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jun 12, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Modesty, Pornography
Let’s stop the lottery yet again
The anti-lottery campaign, NoLotteryArkansas, needs your help. We are not where we ought to be at this point in the campaign and need to do some serious catching-up. more »
by: Larry L. Page - Jun 2, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Gambling
Gambling efforts ‘die’ at Statehouse
Gambling efforts “are dead” but they certainly took their toll on the 2008 legislative session.
“Powerful gambling forces came out in full effort to push Senate Bill 191 (a constitutional amendment forever protecting Macon County gambling machines) this session,” said Sen. more »
by: staff - May 30, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Supreme Court approves law curbing child pornography
The United States Supreme Court handed Congress a victory May 19 in its effort to combat child pornography after a previous effort fell short in the justices’ eyes. more »
by: Tom Strode - May 19, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship,