Susan G. Komen for the Cure ‘Clarifies’ Grant-Making Policy
February 3, 2012
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Just days after earning nationwide applause for severing its ties to Planned Parenthood, the breast cancer charity group Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced Friday it has revised its grant-making policy in a way that will allow the abortion megaprovider to remain eligible for funding. Read more
9th Circuit: Videos of Marriage Amendment Trial Will Remain Sealed
February 2, 2012
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed marriage advocates a solid victory Thursday, declaring that videotapes of a trial over California’s same-sex marriage decision will remain sealed. Read more
Breast Cancer Group Cuts Ties With Abortion Seller
February 1, 2012
Citing a new policy against giving funds to groups under government investigation, the breast-cancer charity organization Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced Tuesday it is curtailing its association with Planned Parenthood. Read more
Congressman Introduces Military Religious Freedom Bill
January 31, 2012
Late last week, Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan., introduced a bill aiming to protect chaplains and other members of the Armed Services who oppose homosexuality from being targeted for discrimination. It also seeks to keep military property from being used to perform same-sex ceremonies. Read more
Bill to Redefine Marriage in Maryland Starts Rolling
January 30, 2012
Churches from across the state of Maryland are gathering in Annapolis for a rally tonight, before the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing Wednesday on a bill seeking to redefine marriage. Read more
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Religious Freedom
January 27, 2012
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that a graduate student’s First Amendment rights were likely violated when Eastern Michigan University (EMU) expelled her from the counseling program in which she was enrolled. Read more
Hispanic Voters Could Make Crucial Difference in Election
January 26, 2012
When it comes to winning elections, no one single group holds the most power — but politicians from all parties would do well to pay attention to Latinos and the issues that most closely concern them in 2012. Read more
Many Turned Off by State of the Union Address
January 25, 2012
U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn was not the only federal official to skip President Barack Obama’s annual State of the Union address Tuesday. Read more
House Passes Two War Memorial Bills
January 24, 2012
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed by voice votes two separate bills concerning expressions of faith for war veterans . Read more
Despite a months-long lobbying effort waged by faith-based organizations — and close scrutiny from the media — the Obama administration announced Friday it will not allow religious groups an exemption from a federal health care law mandating that all employers provide insurance that covers contraceptive devices and drugs. Read more
