Trans Scandal In St. Louis
JDFI has warned repeatedly that the growth of so-called "gender-affirming medical care" for children suffering from gender dysphoria is irreparably harming those children.
Gary Bauer
Gary currently serves as senior vice president of Public Policy and Culture at JDFI, president of American Values, and chairman of Campaign for Working Families PAC. Previously, he served in the Reagan administration as Under Secretary of Education and Head of the Office of Policy Development. Gary became president of the Family Research Council, senior vice president of Focus on the Family, and was appointed by President Trump to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
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Policy & Culture
FBI Targets Orthodox Catholics
The attack on religious liberty, and Christians in particular, has just crossed another dangerous line. The FBI's Richmond, Virginia, division produced an intelligence report claiming that "white supremacy" is rampant among Orthodox Catholic groups that desire to retain the Latin Mass in Catholic churches. Just as disturbing is that the FBI expressed confidence it could infiltrate the traditionalist Catholics.
Policy & Culture
Linn-Mar Community School District Lawsuit, Iowa: JDFI Files Amicus Brief in Parents Defending Education
Oral arguments took place this week in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in a critical parental rights case. Iowa parents are challenging the radical policies of the Linn-Mar Community School District that allow teachers and school officials to "socially transition" or change a student's name and pronouns without the knowledge of their parents.
Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast
Stop Complaining About Your Government. Do Something About It!
In this episode of Defending Faith, Family and Freedom, Gary Bauer encourages Christians in America to stop complaining about their government and get involved! He stresses that churches in our country have failed us.
Policy & Culture
The Parental Rights Movement
Over the last two years, controversy has erupted in school districts all across the United States.
Policy & Culture
Socialism Divides House
There are a lot of "tough" votes in Congress which good people can disagree on. But a vote last week condemning socialist tyranny has raised some serious questions about why 86 congressmen voted not to do so.
Policy & Culture
Freedom From Religion?
On February 2, 2023 a revamped National Prayer Breakfast took place in Washington, D.C., bringing together members of Congress for fellowship and prayer. That sounds like something most people would see as positive, but not the Freedom From Religion Foundation. FFRF is a radical-left anti-Christian organization founded by militant atheists.
Defending Faith, Family, and Freedom Podcast
In Defense of Religious Liberty
In this week’s podcast, Gary Bauer gives a full-throated constitutional defense of religious liberty. Bauer makes a strong case that Christians are the most persecuted of all faiths worldwide.
Policy & Culture
State of the Union Reaction
President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address last Tuesday night, the platform every president uses to address dozens of issues in our country, many of which are unrelated to the values agenda.
Policy & Culture
The Bible and Marriage
Professional sports leagues, movie stars, politicians, multi-national corporations, social media "influencers" and many other powerful entities have all taken a modern "progressive" view on the definition of marriage and gender fluidity. Christians in these institutions are increasingly forced to accept moral relativism on such issues or risk losing their jobs or other benefits. All of this is being done in the name of "tolerance."