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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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Policy & Culture

Using the Bible to Justify Abortion

Do Jesus and the Bible support aborting innocent pre-born babies? California Governor Gavin Newsom seems to think so.

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Bold Governors Stand With Parents

In states like California and New York, parental rights are shrinking while radical curriculum is growing in the schools. But some governors and state legislatures around the country are standing up for parents. They deserve our praise.

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The Public Wants Our Children Protected

The battle about what to teach children in public schools concerning sexual orientation and gender identity is raging all over America. A radical LGBTQ+ agenda is being pushed in elementary schools, where children should be learning their ABCs.

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Respect for Marriage Act — Really?

In July, the House of Representatives passed a bill misnamed the Respect for Marriage Act.

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California Goes Nuts

Should minor children be allowed to take life-changing puberty-blocking hormones or receive surgeries to remove healthy organs in an effort to "treat" their gender confusion? Most people would say "no" given the immaturity of a child to make such profound decisions. Gender confusion is usually resolved by early adulthood without such radical "solutions" that can't be reversed.

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Blood Money In Congress

Planned Parenthood, the biggest abortion provider in America, makes a lot of "blood money" from destroying innocent pre-born children in the womb.

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Americans Must Vote For Freedom This Election Season

Labor Day weekend is behind us, marking the end of summer. Traditionally, in election years like this one, Labor Day also marks the unofficial beginning of the campaign season. We will soon be bombarded with political TV ads, phone calls and social media messages.

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Growing Conspiracy Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) provide healthcare services and baby clothes, food, toys, and moral support in a loving atmosphere to pregnant women.

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Help Us Stop Department of Education’s Radical Gender Ideology

There is a growing backlash against the transgender ideology being pushed on innocent young children.

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Christians Must Act Now to Preserve America’s Future Liberty

The American experiment in "ordered liberty" under God is facing multiple serious challenges. Our founders built our country on biblical truths, including the idea that only a virtuous people can remain free.

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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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