Family Research Council

Daily Buzz

by Krystle Gabele

January 13, 2009

Here’s what we are reading this morning:

• “New effort is planned against gay marriage,” Lesley Stedman Weidenbener, The Courier-Journal (January 13, 2009)
• “Democratic senate leader to push sex-ed, abortion legislation,” Cara Matthews, Poughkeepsie Journal (January 12, 2009)
• “Madoff Scandal Injures Abortion Business,” Ken Gurley, The Houston Chronicle (January 13, 2009)
• “Dallas Groups Fight Condom Distribution Ban,” Steve Picket, CBS 11 (Dallas), (January 12, 2009)
• “Judge’s Order: No Prayer During School Events, No Religion In Schools,” NorthEscambia.com (January 13, 2009)
• “Neuhaus gave religion voice in public square,” Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel (January 13, 2009)
• “Lauding religious freedom,” Charlie Chilton, The Free Lance-Star (January 10, 2009)
• “Faith office declares success,” Jon Ward, The Washington Times (January 12, 2009)
• “Tony Dungy trades football for family, social work,” Michael Marot, Associated Press (January 13, 2009)

Evening Buzz

by Krystle Gabele

January 12, 2009

Here is what we are reading this evening:

• “Obama Chooses Gay Bishop for Big Inaugural Event,” David Brody, CBNNews.com (January 12, 2009)
• “Ignoring issue of black abortions,” Julia Duin, The Washington Times (January 11, 2009)
• “Scott & White doctors pioneering adult stem cell research,” Cindy V. Culp, Waco Tribune-Herald (January 12, 2009)
• “Log Cabin facing money woes,” Chris Johnson, The Washington Blade (January 9, 2009)
• “Friday Five: Pro-Life Hero Dr. David Prentice,” Jennifer Mesko, CitizenLink.com (January 9, 2009)
• “Catholic Bishops Sued for Not Using Federal Funds to Give Abortions to Human Trafficking Victims,” Denise Lavoie, Associated Press (January 12, 2009)

Daily Buzz

by Krystle Gabele

January 9, 2009

Here’s what we’re looking at today

• “As Home Schooling Surges, the Evangelical Share Drops,” Dan Gilgoff, U.S. News & World Report (January 9, 2009)
• “Framer of the Framers,” John Eidsmoe, The New American (January 9, 2009)
• “Bush Praises Results of ‘No Child’ Law,” Dan Eggen and Maria Glod, The Washington Post (January 9, 2009)
• “Calif. gay marriage foes want donors anonymous,” Steve Lawrence, Associated Press (January 9, 2009)
• “Family, Worship Impact Grades, Achievement,” CBNNews.com (January 9, 2009)
• “Abortionists as Euphemists - the Curious Case of the Shifting Language,” John Jalsevac LifeSiteNews.com (January 9, 2009)

Evening Buzz

by Krystle Gabele

January 8, 2009

Here’s what we’re looking at tonight:

• “Bush wants education law kept after he leaves,” Ben Feller, Associated Press (January 8, 2009)
• “Rick Warren: Stroke of genius,” Laura Harrison McBride, The Washington Examiner (January 7, 2009)
• “Group Rallies Against UW’s Plan To Perform Abortions,” Channel 3000 (January 8, 2009)
• “Abortion Wars Lead Mississippi to Shoulder the Highest Teen Birthrate in the Nation,” Bonnie Erbe, U.S. News & World Report (January 8, 2009)
• “The Rev. Richard John Neuhaus dies at 72,” Michael Paulson, The Boston Globe (January 8, 2009)

Daily Buzz

by Krystle Gabele

January 8, 2009

Here’s what we’re looking at today:

• “New report re-uses old data to target abstinence pledges,” Erin Roach, Townhall.com (January 7, 2009)
• “Adult Entertainment Industry Wants a Bailout,” Joanna Ossinger, FOX Business (January 7, 2009)
• “The Popularity of Teen Pregnancy,” Janice Shaw Crouse, Townhall.com (January 7, 2009)
• “Abortion enthusiasts in their own words,” Lynn Vincent, WorldMagBlog (January 8, 2009)
• “The New Rx Cure: Assisted Suicide As Medical Care,” Jane St. Clair, ProLifeBlogs.com (January 8, 2009)
• “Century of Gideon,” Rose French, Associated Press (January 8, 2009)

“From Crayons to Condoms:” Another Glimpse into America’s failing Public Schools

by Krystle Gabele

January 7, 2009

Over the Christmas break, there were several books waiting for my attention. Among the books, I chose to read was “From Crayons to Condoms: The Ugly Truth about America’s Public Schools.” This book definitely looked like it would provide some insights on what is being taught in public education. However, upon reading the book, I was appalled to read the stories from parents, students and teachers about the curriculum being taught in schools across the country, which seemed to provide a barrage of sex, promiscuity, lessons on being gay or lesbian, grotesque violence and talking about feelings.

As a public school graduate, I received a quality education that provided a strong background for college preparation without hearing any liberal propaganda being taught by my teachers. However, there are students all over America who subject to the leftist curriculum by either reading pornographic material or listening to an openly gay couple describe the discrimination they face because of their full-blown AIDS.

The book, which featured open accounts from concerned parents, students and teachers, also featured a section about what parents can do to improve the current state of public education. Suggestions include: reviewing what your child is reading for class, not signing any permission forms, and checking out the curriculum.

“From Crayons to Condoms” was written by Steve Baldwin, a former California state legislator and Karen Holgate, who is an advocate for education reform. I strongly urge every parent, who has a student in public schools, to read this book and to become active in their child’s education. In a society where education is crucial, it is better for a student to learn in an environment that is not infiltrated with liberal propaganda.

Daily Buzz

by Krystle Gabele

January 7, 2009

Here’s what we’re looking at today:

“More on Warren,” Hendrik Hertzberg, The New Yorker (January 6, 2009)

“Voting Record of Health Secretary Nominee Daschle Largely Pro-Abortion,” Matthew Hadro, CNSNews.com (January 7, 2009)

“Invest in Abortion,” David Freddoso, National Review (January 7, 2009)

“8 Traits of Teens Who Abstain From Sex,” Bernadine Healy, M.D., U.S. News & World Report (January 7, 2009)

“ACLU to churches: Not on school grounds, you don’t,” Drew Zahn, WorldNetDaily (January 6, 2009)

“Atheists Annoyed by Inaugural Oath,” David Waters, The Washington Post (January 5, 2009)

“Pro-life pivot,” Marvin Olasky, World Magazine (January 17, 2009)

Daily Buzz

by Krystle Gabele

January 6, 2009

Here’s what we’re looking at today.

“Obama Nominates Four To Senior Justice Posts,” Carrie Johnson and Robert Barnes, The Washington Post (January 6, 2009)

“Church vandalism heats up gay marriage debate,” Jessica Garrison, The Los Angeles Times (January 5, 2009)

“Less than 10% believe abortion should be legal, unfettered,” Charlie Butts, OneNewsNow (January 6, 2009)

“Embryonic Stem Cell Research Funding Backers Likely to Use Obama, Congress,” Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (January 5, 2009)

“Maitland-based Liberty Counsel advances views on religious freedom through the courts,” Satta Sarmah, Orlando Sentinel (January 5, 2009)

“USCIRF: Religious liberty in Iraq marked by ‘severe abuses’,” Tom Strode, Christian Examiner (January 6, 2009)

Daily Buzz

by Krystle Gabele

January 5, 2009

Here’s what we’re looking at today:

“For Privacy’s Sake, Taking Risks to End Pregnancy,” Jennifer Lee and Cara Buckley, New York Times (January 4, 2009)

“If This Isn’t Slavery, What Is?,” Nicholas D. Kristof, New York Times (January 3, 2009)

“Broken promises: Knowledge can help protect teens,” Editorial, The Salt Lake Tribune (January 4, 2009)

“Mohler: Newsweek ‘biblical case for gay marriage’ falls flat,” Jeff Robinson, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Towers (January 5, 2009)

“Walk for Life West Coast Launches Post-Abortion Billboard, Pro-Life March Coming,” Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (January 2, 2009)

“Still Fighting,” Russ Pulliam, World Magazine (January 17, 2009)

“Conservatives back Blackwell as RNC chief,” Ralph Z. Hallow, The Washington Times (January 5, 2009)

“Girls Need a Dad and Boys Need a Mom,” Janice Shaw Crouse, Townhall.com (January 5, 2009)

Daily Buzz

by Krystle Gabele

December 31, 2008

Here’s what we’re looking at today.

“Roland Burris Watered Down Abortion-Infanticide Law Barack Obama Refused to Fix,” Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com (December 30, 2008)

“Most Neb. lawmakers favor abortion ban,” Associated Press (December 30, 2008)

“ACLU Taking Act One to Court,” MSNBC (December 30, 2008)

“Lots of Flawed Arguments About Gay Marriage,” Conor Friedersdorf, Culture11.com (December 31, 2008)

“Abstinence pledges are having an effect!,” Michael Landauer, The Dallas Morning News (December 30, 2008)