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Gary Bauer

Senior VP of Public Policy & Culture

Policy & Culture

Through the Dobson Policy & Culture Center, we focus on issues related to righteousness in the culture, such as the sanctity of human life, the God-ordained institution of marriage, parental rights, freedom of religion, and other liberties guaranteed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Critical Issue #1

The Next Generation

There is a fierce battle being waged now in our nation’s classrooms for the hearts and souls of our children and grandchildren. Make no mistake, the left and the secular culture are manipulating the…

Critical Issue #2

The Sanctity of Human Life

All life is sacred and is a gift from Almighty God. Sadly, however, many people in our society no longer understand or acknowledge the sanctity of human life.

Critical Issue #3

Marriage & Family

Marriage serves as the foundation for every dimension of human life. Everything of value rests on it, including procreation and the care and training of children.

Critical Issue #4

Religious Liberty

The first item listed in the Bill of Rights within the U.S. Constitution addresses the issue of religious liberty.

Critical Issue #5

The Judicial System

Thomas Jefferson warned repeatedly about the emergence of an out-of-control judiciary that would destroy the Constitution and, along with it, America’s fundamental freedoms.

Critical Issue #6

Capitalism vs. Socialism

Democracy and capitalism have made our nation the most powerful and successful in the history of the world.

Critical Issue #7

The Nation of Israel

The Jews are God’s chosen people, and Israel is covenant land given to the Jews by Jehovah as an everlasting possession.

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Supreme Court Narrowly Votes to Protect Women

On Friday, August 16, the Supreme Court voted five to four to temporarily block the radical Biden-Harris rule that would threaten females’ safety, privacy, and fair competition in sports.

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A Tale of Two Olympics

If you watched the recent 2024 Summer Olympics, you may have ended up confused. On one hand, the Paris Games started on a horrific note—a pagan spoof of the Last Supper.

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Iran’s Plot to Steal the 2024 Election from Trump

There is now no doubt that the Islamic Republic of Iran is waging a comprehensive campaign in the United States to prevent the election of Donald Trump in November and sow discord in our country. This should deeply concern every American, particularly Christians and Jews, regardless of party affiliation. 

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Iowa Protects the Preborn

The Iowa Supreme Court, in a four-to-three decision, has upheld the state's "heartbeat law," or abortion ban. The statute, signed by Governor Kim Reynolds in July 2023, bans abortion once a baby's heartbeat can be "heard."

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Righting COVID Wrongs

Our US Constitution was one of the "casualties" of the COVID pandemic. At all levels of government, elected officials and unelected bureaucrats regularly suspended constitutional rights, citing the need to "stop the spread."

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Speaking Truth in an Age of Blindness

While almost everyone attests to the reality of biological science, very intelligent people are seemingly denying its existence as it relates to human sexuality.

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Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch Warns “Be Careful”

Last week, President Biden announced a major attack on the independence of the Supreme Court. Vice President Harris immediately endorsed his plan and made clear that restricting the court would be a top priority if she wins the presidential race in November.

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Harris Endorses National Abortion On Demand Bill

Vice President Kamala Harris told her cheering campaign staff, “When Congress passes a law to restore reproductive freedoms, as president of the U.S., I will sign it into law.”

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Biden vs. The Supreme Court

JDFI believes in the Constitution and the separation of powers between the three branches of government. We believe the Supreme Court should be an independent and coequal branch of government, not subservient to the whims of either party, the president, or Congress.

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The Olympic Ceremony — A Teachable Moment for Us and Our Kids

If your children watched the event with you or heard about it from their friends, take this opportunity to emphasize the gospel and the reality of humankind—we are all sinners.

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Gary Bauer

Gary has an accomplished career in the public policy field, having served in numerous leadership positions during the past several decades. He participated in the Reagan administration as Under Secretary of Education, and then White House Head of the Office of Policy Development. After leaving the Reagan White House, Gary became president of the Family Research Council and senior vice president of Focus on the Family.

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A word from Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson

“Public policy” refers in other contexts to politics, such as elections and political parties. That is not what we mean by the term. Our focus is on issues related to righteousness in the culture, such as the sanctity of human life, the God-ordained institution of marriage, parental rights, freedom of religion, and other liberties guaranteed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights. This is an incomplete list but should be illustrative. Of course, we are also opposed to policies that are anti-biblical, such as critical race theory and other efforts to propagandize and manipulate the minds of children. We oppose the entire LGBTQ ideology, as well as adultery, premarital sex, and matters that most conservative Christians view as contrary to Scripture. At the heart of our belief system is a biblical worldview, such as absolute truth and the teachings of Jesus. We are committed to the family as outlined in the Book of Genesis, a view of the family that is under vicious attack from within our culture. We are here to defend the family with every resource. Indeed, defending and promoting these beliefs and the truths in God’s Word are our raison d’etre, our reason to be.
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