An ‘Implausible’ and ‘Illogical’ Application of the Law
February 2, 2012
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Thus says the 9th Circuit panel of three judges who overturned federal district court Judge James Ware’s order to release the Prop 8 trial videotape. Read more
Utah Considers Bill to Prevent Internet Gambling
February 2, 2012
According to a press release in MarketWatch.com, Utah Rep. Stephen Sandstrom: Read more
Prop 8 Videotape Decision Due Tomorrow
February 1, 2012
The 9th Circuit announced on its website today that a decision is due tomorrow (Feb 2) on the question of the public disclosure of the Prop 8 (the California marriage amendment) trial videotape. Read more
Pornography: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults and Men
January 27, 2012
The explosion of new technologies has brought with it a rising flood of pornography. Many children are exposed when they stumble across explicit images on the Internet. The growing use of pornography among young adults is alarming, as it influences relationships, changes attitudes toward sexuality and changes sexual behavior. Read more
Congress’ Pro-Life Playmakers Take the Stage
January 24, 2012
Congress is back in session after a long recess. The March for Life just happened. And with the election coming up, it’s a good time to remind folks who in Congress has done more than just say that they are pro-life. To see whether or not your lawmakers have voted for pro-life bills, check out National Right to Life Committee’s (NRLC) excellent scorecards. Or take a look at CitizenLink’s scorecard, which we publish jointly with the Family Research Council. (Ours is a compilation of more than just pro-life votes.) Read more
Report Reminds Us, Sex Outside of Marriage Is Never “Safe”
January 23, 2012
A recent Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report on unintended pregnancies and contraceptive use serves as a good reminder to teens, parents and educators that sex outside of marriage is never safe, even when contraceptives are used. Read more
On the heels of so-called national sexuality standards for schools released a week ago, one of the homosexual advocacy groups involved in that effort has now followed up with new materials specifically targeting elementary schools. 
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Human Papillomavirus Link with Heart Disease in Women
January 19, 2012
Warning: Blog deals with sexual content – not suited for children. Read more
Sharp Surge in Wisconsin Problem-Gambling Debts
January 17, 2012
Calls to Wisconsin’s gambling-addiction hotline may have dropped slightly in 2011, but the indebtedness of addicted gamblers (average, annual debt per problem gambler) has surged from an average of almost $44,000 in 2010 to $157,000 in 2011 – nearly a 257-percent increase in the course of one year. You can see this in the Wisconsin gambling-helpline data graphs below. Read more
DOJ, Internet Gambling: Q & A with Business Law Professor
January 16, 2012
John W. Kindt is a professor of business and legal policy at Illinois. He is a leading national gambling critic who has testified before Congress about the societal, business and economic impacts of decriminalizing gambling. Professor Kindt is a prolific author and researcher, whose works are published in numerous law journals. (See most of Professor Kindt’s gambling-economy articles in the CitizenLink Gambling Research Library.) Read more
