[jwplayer mediaid="21747"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard shares about some warning labels he's seen. And some things that ought to have labels, but don't.

[jwplayer mediaid="21188"] What if a candidate had to run on everything he wishes you didn't know about him? In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard applies that concept to the California marriage ruling.

[jwplayer mediaid="20468"] What you believe determines what you choose. What you choose determines your future and the future of our nation. In his Stoplight commentary, Stuart Shepard considers some truths that America's Founders held to be self-evident. And — without asking — he simply asks: "What do you believe to be true?"

[jwplayer mediaid="18452"] Wouldn't it be great if every time someone told you something that's not exactly true – you got a little alarm? Stuart Shepard shows what that might look like in his Stoplight® commentary.

[jwplayer mediaid="17094"] Things change over time. And, as Stuart Shepard points out in his Stoplight® commentary, "Change" changes, too.

[jwplayer mediaid="13877"] The Gulf oil spill has brought to light some truth about those who claim to know best and care most about the environment. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard offers an insightful contrast.

[jwplayer mediaid="21481"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard invites people to participate in the Obama administration's "Summer of Recovery" — Although, perhaps not exactly in the way the White House intended.

[jwplayer mediaid="21486"] We're thinking Stuart has been spending too much time watching YouTube. Or perhaps not enough. We'll let you be the judge of his — unusual — Stoplight® commentary. Remember to make sure you're registered to vote. And encourage your friends and family to register. You can print a voter registration form here.

[jwplayer mediaid="21491"] After hearing proposals to "save the planet," many people respond with "Why not? What can it hurt?" Stuart Shepard answers the question in his Stoplight® commentary.

[jwplayer mediaid="20022"] Dr. Shepard prescribes a proven remedy for the nation's ills, in his Stoplight® commentary.

[jwplayer mediaid="11731"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard examines a First Amendment freedom expressed in a surprising location.

[jwplayer mediaid="11740"] The strange case of a law school that told a Christian student group it had to accept nonChristian members and officers. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard says "Crazy, huh?"

[jwplayer mediaid="11744"] Now that the pro-abortion health care reform plan is law, honest reporting is starting to show up. Stuart Shepard offers a striking comparison in his Stoplight ® commentary.

[jwplayer mediaid="12554"] A U.S. district judge has declared the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard compares her logic with that of the guy on the dollar bill.

[jwplayer mediaid="12682"] As the many "surprises" in President Obama's health care reform continue to trickle out, Stuart Shepard asks in his Stoplight® commentary: "Have you had enough, yet?"

[jwplayer mediaid="12686"] We were told it was time for us to "move beyond partisanship." Stuart Shepard explores where we end up when we get there in his Stoplight® commentary.

[jwplayer mediaid="11416"] You won't believe what California school officials found on a classroom wall. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard shows you what they ordered a teacher to take down.

[jwplayer mediaid="12736"] What does the debate over health care reform have in common with Southern hospitality? Stuart Shepard relives his Bible college quartet days in his Stoplight® commentary.

[jwplayer mediaid="12794"] We're all imperfect people, but some of us have taken a lifetime searching for perfect ideas. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard examines the impact of one of those people.

[jwplayer mediaid="12954"] Most people in the USA don't know the words to the Canadian national anthem. But, as Stuart Shepard finds in his Stoplight® commentary, there are significant truths tucked away in the lyrics — and in our own anthem.

[jwplayer mediaid="12963"] There's a reason why we get a lot of some things from government and not much of others. Stuart Shepard explains why in his Stoplight® commentary.

[jwplayer mediaid="12992"] You know where we need to get to. In hisStoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard shares some encouragement for starting down the road ahead.

[jwplayer mediaid="13421"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard explains the nuances of proper car honking — and how to have it heard in Washington.

[jwplayer mediaid="13425"] Who do you call when someone has broken into your house and is taking all your cash? Stuart Shepard recommends Stoplight® Security.

[jwplayer mediaid="13444"] In spite of our nation's economic troubles, liberals in Congress continue to increase government spending. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard stops by the Capitol Drive Thru to order up some common sense.

[jwplayer mediaid="13447"] Although the people in one state have made their support for marriage clear, one man has been instrumental in keeping them from voting on the issue. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard goes to Indiana to find an explanation.

[jwplayer mediaid="13453"] Why is it some companies have such a difficult time saying Chr- Chri- Christmaaaah? In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard examines this remarkable Christmas confusion.

[jwplayer mediaid="13466"] Wanna send a message to retailers that have lots of "Holiday" sales, but never mention "Christmas"? In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard takes us to Catalog-Land and suggests a powerful way to ask them to "Please, celebrate Christmas with us."

[jwplayer mediaid="21519"] President Obama's economic stimulus package was touted as something that had to pass quickly. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard says we're now seeing exactly what that trillion dollar bill is buying us.

[jwplayer mediaid="13461"] Sometimes, it's politically expedient to keep people in the fog about topics like marriage, but in his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard finds a bit of clearing.

[jwplayer mediaid="13582"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard reflects on an Arizona student who spoke up and won back his right to free speech.

[jwplayer mediaid="13695"] As Congress considers outrageously expensive cap-and-trade energy legislation, Stuart Shepard suggests we take a look at the thermometers used to determine the average temperature for the planet.  You might be surprised where some of them are located.  To see more examples of where those thermometers are located, you can also visit Anthony Watts' Web site.  (NOTE: Referral to Web sites not produced by Focus on the Family Action is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the sites' content.)

[jwplayer mediaid="13707"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard bravely searches for honesty amidst months of debate over health-care reform proposals.

[jwplayer mediaid="13814"] President Obama is scheduled to speak directly to America's students on Sept. 8. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard encourages young people to engage in critical thinking and to participate.

[jwplayer mediaid="13823"] The "former president" pays a visit to Stuart Shepard in his Stoplight® commentary. He shares a message of encouragement and hope. To learn more about John Morgan, read his CitizenLink Friday Five interview or visit his Web site.

[jwplayer mediaid="13837"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard examines the phenomena of saying something that's absolutely true — that leaves an absolutely false impression.

[jwplayer mediaid="13843"] The White House is asking Americans to report "fishy" videos and e-mails concerning health-care reform. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard share an e-mail he received that fits that description.

[jwplayer mediaid="13848"] Imagine a world without restrictions — such as speed limits and the small print in sales ads. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard reflects on the lack of commonsense boundaries in the health-care reform proposals in Congress.

[jwplayer mediaid="13852"] Are you one of those people who have a candy dish on your desk or are you a candy-dish grazer? In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard compares candy-dish principles to public-policy reality.

[jwplayer mediaid="13856"] On the list of things you'd expect to have prominent placement in U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, two are missing. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard explains what Congress did to fix that.

[jwplayer mediaid="13859"] When it comes to presidential golf, the mainstream media appear to keep different scorecards for liberals and conservatives. Stuart Shepard takes a swing at golf bias in his Stoplight® commentary.

[jwplayer mediaid="13863"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard takes us on a little road trip. Why not give yourself a two-minute vacation to contemplate life's bigger issues?

[jwplayer mediaid="13866"] How many celebrities can you name who became so famous that it became cool for people to say they had never been a fan — even if they once had been a huge supporter? In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard examines how "anti-fame" might impact a certain celebrity politician.

[jwplayer mediaid="13869"] Should an umpire call balls and strikes based on the personal situation of a player? In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard compares how the president and the chief justice of the Supreme Court differ on how to make a call.

[jwplayer mediaid="13876"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard considers President Obama's recent lecture at Notre Dame. The professor-in-chief encouraged pro-lifers to use "fair-minded" language.

[jwplayer mediaid="15255"] If your auto mechanic worked at the same pace as the federal government, you'd probably wind up riding a bike. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard considers how the economic stimulus package is working so far.

[jwplayer mediaid="13882"] Air Force One buzzes Lower Manhattan, and hardly anyone in the White House seems to have known it was going to happen. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard considers the real cost of the 747-size photo op.

[jwplayer mediaid="13949"] The Department of Homeland Security has broadened its definition of "right-wing extremist" to include people who are pro-life or marriage advocates. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard says it's probably time for you to just fess up. Read more.

[jwplayer mediaid="13953"] President Obama asked his Cabinet to identify $100 million in budget cuts. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard puts that federal-government-sized number into real-people perspective.

[jwplayer mediaid="13956"] President Obama keeps claiming the United States is not a "Christian nation." In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard examines the impact of holding such a worldview.

[jwplayer mediaid="13960"] President Obama said he "wrestles" with life issues such as embryonic stem-cell research and abortion. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard compares the president's recent statements to the media with what he has said to Planned Parenthood.

[jwplayer mediaid="13965"] Stuart Shepard managed to stay awake through all of President Obama's college-level, prime-time news conference. In his Stoplight® commentary, he considers the one sentence that summed up the whole lecture.

[jwplayer mediaid="13969"] Researchers say global warming has taken a break, but in his latest Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard says that hasn't stopped President Obama's scheme to "save the planet" – by taxing families into oblivion.

[jwplayer mediaid="13973"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard uncovers the mystery of how President Obama made 9,000 pork barrel projects disappear.

[jwplayer mediaid="13999"] President Barack Obama says he wants Congress to spend our tax dollars wisely. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard encourages the president to follow through with his promise.

[jwplayer mediaid="14012"] Even the people sounding the alarm over global warming have to admit there's a lot we just don't know yet. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard explains why it's a bad idea to base policy decisions on uncertainty.

[jwplayer mediaid="14044"] The president used a particular word more than 10 times in his speech to Congress. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard explains what that word means to you.

[jwplayer mediaid="14052"] It took him awhile, but Stoplight® host Stuart Shepard finally found a way to put the Democrats' economic stimulus plan into perspective.

[jwplayer mediaid="14060"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard wonders aloud how some members of the media got into the presidential news conference.

[jwplayer mediaid="14070"] In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard explains why 2009 is looking a lot like 1993.

[jwplayer mediaid="14080"] Liberals are asking conservative lawmakers to stop listening to Rush Limbaugh. But in his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard explains it's really not about the popular talk-show host — it's about ideas.

[jwplayer mediaid="14095"] Liberal politicians are fond of claiming they care more about people in need, because of whatever legislation they're pushing. But in his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard compares the two ways people can "give."

[jwplayer mediaid="14118"] A certain president-elect ran on a platform of "change." Stuart Shepard considers how it's going so far.

[jwplayer mediaid="14157"] A prominent ice-cream maker has renamed one of its flavors to celebrate the Democratic wins in November. In his Stoplight® commentary, Stuart Shepard suggests additional flavors for Mr. Ben and Mr. Jerry to consider.

[jwplayer mediaid="14168"] Some people go Christmas shopping, but in his Stoplight® video commentary, Stuart Shepard goes shopping for Christmas — to see which retailers want your shopping dollars, but won't even mention the day those gifts will be unwrapped.

[jwplayer mediaid="14182"] In his Stoplight® video commentary, Stuart Shepard says in the middle of a liberal-controlled U.S. Congress that's wildly opposed to pro-family ideas, there's someone you might want to cheer for.

[jwplayer mediaid="14190"] In his Stoplight® video commentary, Stuart Shepard explains how the efforts by Democratic leaders in Congress to force the so-called Fairness Doctrine on talk radio are like a pesky salesman who keeps trying to sell you something you don't want.

[jwplayer mediaid="14218"] In his Stoplight® video commentary, Stuart Shepard explains why NBC's Ann Curry didn't need to climb a mountain this week to discover what's happened to the snows of Kilimanjaro.

[jwplayer mediaid="14228"] Watch Stuart's 2009 Christmas video, Many Happy Returns. Get free daily updates on Stoplight and pro-family issues.

[jwplayer mediaid="14237"] In his Stoplight® video commentary, Stuart Shepard remembers being in the nation's capital and realizing which buildings are left without somebody's name on them.

[jwplayer mediaid="14241"] While the mainstream media appear ready to declare the winner of the election, in his Stoplight® video commentary, Stuart Shepard explains why they may be all wet.

[jwplayer mediaid="14249"] In an age of identity theft and voter-registration fraud, Stuart Shepard wonders in his Stoplight video commentary why anyone would argue against a little ID check.

[jwplayer mediaid="14265"] A college student is threatened with expulsion for sharing the Gospel.

[jwplayer mediaid="14285"] In his Stoplight commentary, Stuart Shepard discovers new technology that makes it easier than ever for you to explain why you're not voting this November.

[jwplayer mediaid="14296"] Stuart Shepard explains how the media finally "jumped the shark."

[jwplayer mediaid="14304"] Stuart Shepard offers a special Stoplight synopsis of some of the major speeches at the Democratic National Convention.

[jwplayer mediaid="14320"] Stuart Shepard examines the rhetorical beauty of a patented "power phrase."

[jwplayer mediaid="14531"] Stuart Shepard shares how his week is going after being named "The Worst Person in the World."

[jwplayer mediaid="14546"] Stuart Shepard shares how to save 40 cents a gallon on gas – and how stealth taxes hurt struggling families.

[jwplayer mediaid="14551"] In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard examines how the mainstream media process two very different politicians.

[jwplayer mediaid="14561"] In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard considers the man who is suing over the parts of the Bible that make him feel bad.

[jwplayer mediaid="14573"] In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard explains why a certain radio ad may lead to an increase in car collisions.

[jwplayer mediaid="14580"] In his Stoplight commentary, Stuart Shepard examines when a wedge is a wedge, when it’s a hedge and when it’s just political doublespeak.

[jwplayer mediaid="14592"] In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard examines what five specific words in the current campaign could mean versus what they do mean.

[jwplayer mediaid="14599"] Stuart Shepard illustrates the beauty of asking the right question of the right people at the right time.

[jwplayer mediaid="14604"] Stuart Shepard's Stoplight video commentary is 1 year old today.

[jwplayer mediaid="14611"] What would happen if a court decided H2O no longer has the exclusive right to be water? In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard considers where that might lead.

[jwplayer mediaid="15097"] In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard shares an economic stimulus notice he got from the IRS, and he suggests some other ways Congress could help the nation.

[jwplayer mediaid="15102"] In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard explains how this past winter's weather didn't follow the script written by global warming alarmists.

[jwplayer mediaid="15108"] It’s one thing to say a teacher can’t lead students in prayer, but a federal appeals court has ruled that a football coach can’t even bow his head while his players pray. In his Stoplight commentary, Stuart Shepard throws a flag on the play.

[jwplayer mediaid="15111"] We’re down to the final three contestants and the question remains, “Who will America select as its next president?” In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard recounts what the judges have said about their performances.

[jwplayer mediaid="15136"] There are bad ideas, and then there are bad ideas that involve the entire planet. In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard preps you for Al Gore’s big-bucks global warming ad campaign.

[jwplayer mediaid="15141"] In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard explains what gay activists want your kids to learn from a book about penguins.

[jwplayer mediaid="15146"] "Economic Stimulus Act" checks will soon be mailed out by the federal government. In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard says you might want to look at them closely before you cash them.

[jwplayer mediaid="15156"] Guess who booed a black pastor at a Martin Luther King, Jr. rally? In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard delves into the exceptionally rude behavior exhibited at a Washington high school.

[jwplayer mediaid="15166"] Spider-Man isn't exactly married anymore. In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard examines the webbed wonder's new life after 20 years with Mary Jane.

[jwplayer mediaid="15180"] In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard considers what would happen if the evening news ran a donut shop.

[jwplayer mediaid="15200"] In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard shares the true story of a Christmas gift that could not be delivered – and asks for your help.

[jwplayer mediaid="15211"] Stuart Shepard takes a trip to a twilight zone used car lot to show that knowledge is the best defense against false arguments. And he encourages you to see how much you know about the impact of the Roe v. Wade decision at RoeIQtest.com.

[jwplayer mediaid="15219"] CNN's latest debate has gotten more attention for who was asking the questions rather than who was answering them. Focus on the Family Action Digital Media Director Stuart Shepard has some questions for CNN to consider in his latest Stoplight video commentary.

[jwplayer mediaid="15232"] Watch Stuart's 2009 Christmas Stoplight, Many Happy Returns.

[jwplayer mediaid="15245"] CitizenLink Managing Editor Stuart Shepard is announcing his run for office and helpfully explaining what some candidates really mean by what they say. He also shares some thoughts about how to pray for the upcoming election.

[jwplayer mediaid="15248"] CitizenLink Managing Editor Stuart Shepard takes a look at the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and Newton's Third Law.

[jwplayer mediaid="15252"] Hate crimes legislation doesn't go far enough, according to CitizenLink Managing Editor Stuart Shepard. He suggests how a few additional laws could fill out the picture.