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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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Parents–Before Your Kids Start Doing Their Homework Again, You Need to Do Yours

Beginning as a trickle and turning into a tidal wave in a few weeks, America’s 13,000 school districts are gearing up for the 2022/23 school year. Soon your children will be doing homework. But we have a homework assignment for you, too.

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The Department of Education Seeks to Distort Title IX with Radical Gender Ideology

Fifty years ago, an iconic law called Title IX was implemented to protect women. Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in any educational program that receives federal funds. The law has enjoyed bipartisan support for decades, but suddenly it is in danger of being sabotaged.

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The Defense Of Marriage Act Is Under Attack

While the media are hyperventilating over the fist bump in Saudi Arabia, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman blasted Biden's trip to Israel, saying it was "insulting and humiliating for Israel."

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President Joe Biden Insults Israel

While the media are hyperventilating over the fist bump in Saudi Arabia, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman blasted Biden's trip to Israel, saying it was insulting and humiliating for Israel.

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Christian Crisis Pregnancy Centers and Churches Targets of Violence and Vandalism

American churches, Christian crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), as well as other Christian charities are being subjected to a wave of violent attacks, including arson and vandalism.

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Dr. James Dobson Announces Gary Bauer as Senior Vice President of Public Policy

Dr. James Dobson and the James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI) are pleased to announce that Gary Bauer has joined the JDFI team as Sr. Vice President of Public Policy.

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Dr. James Dobson Denounces President Biden’s Executive Order Promoting Abortion

This morning, President Biden signed an executive order promoting abortion.

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America Has A Heart Condition That Only Jesus Can Heal

America has a heart condition that only the one true God can heal. Help us, Lord Jesus!

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Another Win for Religious Liberty!

In yet another win for religious liberty on Monday, June 27, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling that former Bremerton, Washington High School assistant football coach Joseph Kennedy was exercising his First Amendment rights while praying with his players at the 50-yard line after games.

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SCOTUS: “We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled”

Praise God! We have just received the news for which we have been praying and working! After nearly 50 years, a majority of Supreme Court justices, who refused to be intimidated by threats and violence, have finally struck down Roe v. Wade.

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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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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.