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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

Dr. James Dobson Applauds the Elimination of a Mandatory Draft for Women

Your voice matters! In September, I shared with you the despicable news that certain members of Congress were seeking to force women to register for the U.S. military draft. I said it then, and I'll...

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Philadelphia Discriminated Against Catholic Social Services and Now Will Pay $2 Million Settlement

Catholic Social Services just wanted to help foster children find a forever home, but Philadelphia told the group it had to leave its faith at the door. After a strong Supreme Court ruling, the cit

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New York City Pushes Voting Rights for Foreign Citizens

The New York City council is considering a measure that would allow nearly 1 million foreign citizens to vote.

A recent editorial on Fox News slams this move, and rejects the description of

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Is the Biden Administration Working to Conceal Teacher Sex Crimes?

Under the Trump administration, the Department of Education (DOE) sought to gain "a fuller understanding of sexual violence perpetrated by teachers and staff against students."

Under the Bi

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Is The Salvation Army Ringing the Bell for Critical Race Theory?

The Salvation Army has long been a shining example of service to the poor and needy. Its stated purpose is "the advancement of the Christian religion ... of education, the relief of poverty, and ot

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Dr. James Dobson denounces HHS for its embrace of LGBTQ ideology and its attack on religious freedom

After nearly a year of onslaught by the radical Left, you might wonder if things can get any worse. They can! In a recent court filing in the Whitman-Walker Clinic case, the Biden administ

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Christian Charity Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Its Freedom of Religion

A Christian nonprofit that considered biblical doctrine with regard to its hiring decisions is now in hot water.

The Washington Supreme Court ruled against the charity, which is now asking

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Texas Lawmaker Leads Probe of Books in School Libraries

Texas state representative Matt Krause is on a mission to investigate books in public schools that address race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

And now Krause, who is also a candi

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Millennials “Like” Jesus, But Does It Inform Their Worldview?

A new report from Arizona Christian University shows that nearly 60 percent of millennials have a positive view of Jesus, but 75 percent admit they are "searching for a sense of purpose in life."</

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“Mxnstrual” Products in Men’s Restrooms

The next time the men in your family walk into a restroom, they could find a stock of "mxnstrual" products waiting for them. 

After all, that's what happens when society abandons basic biol

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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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