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Time ticks on FISA fix for America’s security
While it appears Congress is skilled in the business of leaving things unfinished, that body is set to finish this week what it left undone months ago: an update of a law on intelligence gathering to help keep Americans safe from terrorist attacks on U.S. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Jul 8, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, Legislation, National
What does ‘God Bless America’ really mean?
We have always been a moral and religious people—and evidently we are becoming more so, according to a January 2006 poll conducted by the Barna Research Group. more »
by: Richard Land - Jul 1, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Citizenship, National
China emerging as a global leader, attracting United States’ interest in economic, security pa
It’s no question that China is becoming more powerful on the international scene.
The main question, then, is how does the United States relate to the massive nation? more »
by: Manda Gibson - Jun 26, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, National, Social Issues
‘Unfairness’ Doctrine Down but Not Out
From newspapers to news magazines to broadcast and cable television, the liberal bias reigns supreme. Talk radio has largely filled this void as the only medium for news that offers a heavier dose of conservative viewpoints. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Jun 24, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty
New studies support abstinence education
WASHINGTON (BP)—Abstinence education is effective at delaying sexual initiation and reducing the levels of early sexual activity, according to two studies presented April 22 at the National Press Club in Washington. more »
by: Erin Roach - Apr 23, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Education, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Citizenship, National
Evangelists: Probe chills religious liberty
Lawyers for “prosperity gospel” televangelists Kenneth Copeland and Creflo Dollar have told U.S. senators that they will not comply with a probe into their ministries because it threatens religious freedom rights. more »
by: staff - Apr 3, 2008 - comments: 3 - topic(s): Citizenship, Church and State, National, Religious Liberty
Sens. urged to toughen sex trafficking bill
Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land is part of a diverse coalition calling on United States senators to pass improved legislation to combat human trafficking. more »
by: staff - Apr 2, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Children, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Issues
ERLC leaders oppose bill to cap emissions
The leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics entity is opposed to climate-change legislation the U.S. Senate is expected to consider soon. more »
by: Tom Strode - Mar 20, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, Legislation, National, , Science, Environment
Supreme Court to hear FCC broadcast indecency case
The U.S. Supreme Court announced March 17 it will review a lower court’s ruling that had stymied the federal government’s attempt to restrict indecent language on television and radio broadcasts. more »
by: staff - Mar 17, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Children, Pop Culture, Citizenship, National
District Court Nominee Awaits Vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee continues to take its time considering a host of judicial nominees, including a distinguished attorney nominated last year to a district court in Tennessee. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Mar 11, 2008 - topic(s): Citizenship, National