Three Issues Shaping America This Week
This week, we’re sharing our thoughts on three vital issues: the Iran peace agreement, YouTube influencer Jesse Ridgway’s continued headlines, and reclaiming so-called “Pride Month.”
Gary Bauer
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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.
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Saving Our Children
A preborn child’s life was terminated a few days ago by an abortionist hired by the child’s parents. Sadly, this happens in great numbers every day in America. But the death of this particular child has caused a stir, mainly because of who the father is.
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Beware of False Prophets
Everyone in the world of politics is focused on the race for the United States Senate in Texas. Christians across America should be deeply concerned about the outcome. In its own way, it is bigger than just politics.
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Freedom’s Warriors
America just observed Memorial Day 2026. Every Memorial Day is poignant, meaningful, a time of remembrance, and, hopefully, gratitude. This year’s observance seemed even more so as America celebrates its 250th birthday. But even before we were a nation, our heroes fought and died for our freedom.
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Rededicate 250
On Sunday, my wife, Carol, and I were blessed to represent JDFI and join well over 100,000 Americans on the National Mall for Rededicate 250—a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. This special day was declared by President Trump in remembrance of the first such day in America on May 17, 1776.
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Stop Using Race to Divide Us
Americans overwhelmingly desire racial reconciliation in our country. As Christians, we can help reach that goal by reminding ourselves and others that skin color is the least important characteristic of human beings. We are all made in the image of God. Our heart and soul are what matters. Our character, not our race, should define us.
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The National Day of Prayer: A Uniquely American Tradition
We must not forget America’s heritage. This nation was birthed in prayer and founded on the God of the Bible—on His biblical principles and His moral values. Unfortunately, many have turned their backs on their Creator, and we are reaping the consequences.
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Report Uncovers the Left’s Anti-Christian Bias
Our government issues studies and reports all the time. Many of them are not really important and do not have a long shelf life. But last week, an earth-shattering report was issued showing anti-Christian bias in our federal government.
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In the Name of God: Stop Mainstreaming Political Violence
Once again, America has been forced by events to ponder what beast is prowling the land. We just witnessed the third assassination attempt on President Trump. An attempted assassination of a president is an attack on America itself.
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Justice Thomas Warns America Is at Risk
My good friend Justice Clarence Thomas delivered an extraordinary and historic speech at the University of Texas recently. His remarks appropriately focused on the importance of the Declaration of Independence and its relevance to our nation as we celebrate our 250th birthday.
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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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“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.