by Stuart Shepard You won’t find this word in our nation’s founding document. You can search every Article, every Section. It’s a word that, given the historical context and how common it was in the late 1700s, you would expect to be in there. But it’s not. I was sitting in a packed classroom with
https://youtu.be/nzxU302CeZY What do we say about Charlottesville? Racism, protests, murder. This is clearly not what God desires for our nation. But it’s definitely what everyone is talking about this week. Eric Teetsel, president of Kansas Family Voice of Kansas, says a person can be a follower of Jesus Christ or a white supremacist – but
From playgrounds to wedding cakes to something called the “Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act,” religious freedom has been winning lately in the courts. Stuart Shepard asks Ashley Shaw, Kansas Family Voice’s new legal expert, to explain the nuances of these court actions and how they impact Christians across America.
by Stuart Shepard Here’s what surprised me most: The sheer number of people on social media who found it impossible to write “It’s wrong to shoot members of Congress” – without adding – “but…” I was scanning the reaction to the news this week that a gunman targeted a baseball field full of Republican lawmakers practicing
When your state legislature is flooded with bills, how do you discern which are worthy of your support? Eric Teetsel, president of Kansas Family Voice of Kansas, shares from personal experience how he makes that sometimes difficult decision. His insights are true for every state in the country. Learn more about Kansas Family Voice of
A Montana court says the state cannot exclude private, religious schools from a state education tax credit. Jeff Laszloffy, president of Montana Family Foundation, explains why it’s a good decision for families as well as Christian schools. And what other states can learn from the legislation. Learn more about Montana Family Foundation.
Sometimes, before you can build, you have to clear out what’s in that spot. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard shows you a little construction project he’s been watching. What you may not realize is that you happen to be the contractor on this job.
Should a federal judge have the power to change the plain meaning of a word in order to change a law to suit his preference? That’s exactly what happened at the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard explores the impact of this devious method of legislating from the bench.
by Stuart Shepard So, I flew to North Dakota. First time ever. I learned something that they all know that we would all do well to know. Took an Embraer 145 up from Denver. One of those tiny regional jets that makes us all tilt our heads to the left as we single-file down
Have you ever thought about the job description for a Supreme Court Justice? What is it, exactly, that they are supposed to do? In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard highlights two distinctly different views. TAKE ACTION Ask your senators to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch. Thank you for sharing Stoplight with your friends.
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