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Episode 97: Tony Perkins Discusses the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Our host, Shane Vander Hart, and Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, discuss the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
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Is The Fairness For All Act Really Fair to All?

Some praise the Fairness For All Act as ‘principled pluralism’ while others believe any religious liberty exemptions are too limited and will be temporary.

Pro-Life Leaders Call for End of Taxpayer-Funded Research with Aborted Baby Parts

48 pro-life leaders urged HHS Secretary Alex Azar to end the government’s use of aborted fetal tissue for research and turn to ethical alternatives.

U.S. State Department Puts Spotlight on International Religious Freedom

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will host the United States’ first ministerial on advancing religious freedom globally. 

Conservatives Applaud Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court

President Donald Trump’s choice of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court drew praise from conservative groups.

Pro-Lifers Respond to Supreme Court’s NIFLA v. Becerra Decision

Pro-life leaders celebrated the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in NIFLA v. Becerra protecting crisis pregnancy centers from California’s forced speech law.

SPLC Pays $3.3 Million After Falsely Labeling Group “Anti-Muslim Extremists”

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) apologized to the Quilliam Foundation and its founder, Maajid Nawaz, for labeling them “anti-Islamic extremists” and agreed to pay $3.375 million.

New HHS Rules Will Direct Family Planning Funds Away From Abortion Providers

The Trump administration through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to propose new rules for the Title X grant program that would direct taxpayer funding away from the abortion industry.

Congress Warned Not to Pass Obamacare Prop-Up Bill Without Hyde Amendment

A group of 67 national and state pro-life groups in a letter to Congress warned them to not pass an Obamacare prop-up bill without Hyde Amendment language.

National Pro-Life Leaders Warn Republicans on Planned Parenthood Funding

Ten national pro-life leaders to Congressional Republicans: It is well past time to keep your campaign promise to defund Planned Parenthood.
The Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC. Photo taken by Tim Sackton (CC-By-SA 2.0).

Sixty Pro-Life Leaders Call for Neil Gorsuch’s Confirmation to SCOTUS

Sixty national and state pro-life leaders signed a joint letter calling on the U.S. Senate to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

Ted Cruz Questions Donald Trump’s Plans to Skip Fox News Debate

Ted Cruz about Donald Trump: “What does it say if a candidate says I’m not willing to stand in front of the men and women of Iowa?”
Tony Perkins speaks at the 2012 CPAC. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore

Tony Perkins Endorses Ted Cruz for President

Ted Cruz for President campaign announced the endorsement of Tony Perkins. Perkins is the Family Research Council’s (FRC) longest serving president.

Pro-Life Activists Are Not Responsible for Colorado Springs Shooting

Pro-Life activists are not responsible for the shooting at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, CO, but we condemn the violence nonetheless.

Reaction Round-up: Supreme Court’s Marriage Decision

Here is a round-up of reactions from different candidates, groups and activists about the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of same sex marriage.

What Candidates Should Say If Supreme Court Approves Gay Marriage

Social conservative insiders were asked how GOP presidential candidates should react to the Supreme Court’s anticipated ruling on gay marriage.