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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 Justice Stephen Breyer Announces Retirement

It appears that President Joe Biden will have the opportunity to nominate a justice to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Stephen Breyer has announced that he plans to retire early this summer, at the end of the Court's current term.

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Teachers Trade Education for Indoctrination

There was a time when students would seek out teachers for extra help with their studies. Now, some teachers are recruiting students to advance their LGBTQ agenda.

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Apple Emojis Will Now Include “Pregnant Man”

Who says men can’t get pregnant? Not Apple. The global technology company has released the beta version of its next iOS update which features several new emojis, including both a “pregnant man” and a “pregnant person.”

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YouTube Says the Bible is Hate Speech?!

The Bible presents the Gospel – the “good news” – of Jesus Christ. According to YouTube, this good news may constitute “hate speech.”

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Popular Television Show Acts as a Mouthpiece for LGBTQ Agenda

Capt. Olivia Benson protects victims of sex crimes on the popular NBC television show, Law & Order: SVU. But on a recent episode, her actions were anything but noble. Benson (played by Mariska Hargitay) applauded the actions of her on-screen son, Noah, who “came out” as bisexual.

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NCAA Refuses to Protect Women’s Sports, Punts Decision

Men don’t belong in women’s sports. What we all know intuitively has been proven again and again by example. But the NCAA refuses to face reality.

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No Shot, No Kids?

When it comes to the coronavirus vaccine, political affiliation plays a significant role in public opinion. One remarkable example: Nearly a third of Democrats believe unvaccinated parents should lose custody of their children.

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If You Can’t Beat Them, Silence Them?

Gigi Sohn is President Joe Biden’s nominee for commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. If she is confirmed, conservative media will have plenty to worry about.

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Another Win For Life!

A federal court has issued another victory for life, this time in California. There, a judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of a state law restricting free speech outside abortion facilities.

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Senators Manchin and Sinema Preserve the Filibuster

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D – N.Y.) and his allies are still hoping to pass several election bills that would federalize and micromanage the state election process.

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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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