We regard it as such a respite from the troubles of the world that we often call the auditorium a “sanctuary.” How do we talk to our friends and the young people in our lives when a madman brings so much pain and death to a church? Gen. Patrick Caruana is chairman of the board
Yes, it’s the first Tuesday of November in an odd-numbered year. That means, for the most part, elections that are dominated by local bond measures, county commissioner contests and other lower-profile races. All are good reasons to get out and vote—and these races, especially for school board, can make the most difference right in your
Inexplicably, the Republican tax-cut bill has a glaring problem for those who care about families and life: the elimination of the Adoption Tax Credit. The credit, which costs a relatively small $355 million, has had an enormously positive effect by making it more manageable for families to handle the exorbitant financial costs of adoption. That
By Stephanie Curry, policy manager for Kansas Family Voice Abandoned at birth. . . I was born in Los Angeles in 1984. The year marked the beginning of the crack-cocaine epidemic that would sweep the nation, springing from South Central LA. The Black community was hit hardest. The “Crack Epidemic” was a major factor in
Kansas Family Voice of North Dakota’s vision for our state is one where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive, and life is cherished. This week’s email is the first of a four-part series dedicated to highlighting each element of this vision, explaining how Kansas Family Voice of North Dakota is helping to fulfill
Welcome to Part One of a series dedicated to explaining the vision of Kansas Family Voice of Kansas. Today, we examine the first part of our vision – a Kansas where God is honored. Dear Friends, A review of our nation’s founding documents and state constitutions reveals many declarations and acknowledgments, including solemn recognition of
On Nov. 7, voters in many states will head to the polls, generally to vote on lower-level races such as school boards. But while most of these races won’t garner major attention, they can still have major impact. Case in point: the elections for school board in Douglas County, Colorado. This exurban county on the
The #MeToo campaign is everywhere. It’s on social media, in the papers and on television. Although #MeToo actually started in 2007, it only gained widespread attention recently when actress Alyssa Milano asked women who had ever been victims of sexual abuse or harassment to tweet “#MeToo.” Within hours, women all over the world came forward
The Texas House Speaker who consistently stood in the way of efforts to protect the privacy and safety of women in restrooms, locker rooms and showers, now says he will not seek re-election. Dubbed a “moderate Republican” by the news media, Joe Straus was out of step with the people of the reliably conservative state.
by Brittany Jones, policy manager and an attorney When I was growing up my parents simply wanted to know that I would make it to adulthood with the skills, knowledge and faith to make a difference in my small part of the world. My parents recognized early on that my brother got bored in a
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