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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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U.S. Conference of Mayors Backs Critical Race Theory

During a recent gathering, the United States Conference of Mayors adopted a resolution "In Support of Critical Race Theory in Public K-12 Education."

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Twice As Many Children Are Now Being Homeschooled

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many families reevaluating their children's education.

The result? The number of kids in the U.S. who are being homeschooled has doubled! A new rep

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Texas Battles Biden Administration on Abortion

On September 1, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block the Texas Heartbeat Act, thereby allowing the law to go into effect. This life-saving legislation ensures that if a heartbeat is detected in

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20 States Stand Together to Oppose Biden Administration’s LGBTQ Agenda

The Biden administration wants to mandate transgender pronoun use, allow biological males to compete in girls' athletics, and sacrifice women's privacy and safety in the name of "tolerance."
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Dr. James Dobson Tells Congress to Refuse the Push to Draft Our Daughters

Perhaps you thought things cannot get any worse for our sweet land of liberty. Well, think again. America may soon be forcing our daughters, wives, and mothers to engage in mortal combat. Led by De

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Texas Battles Abortion While Fighting For Women

There has been no shortage of coverage concerning the Texas Heartbeat Act. But what the mainstream media won't tell you is that Texas isn't just interested in ending abortion, they are also committ

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SCOTUS Rules 5-4 to Allow Pro-Life Texas Law to Remain in Force

Just before midnight last night, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a momentous decision. In a 5-4 ruling, the Court allowed a pro-life law in Texas to remain in force. This law prohibits abortions once

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Texas Acts to Protect Minors from Sex-Change Child Abuse

The far-Left continues to promote "gender transition" among even young children, but it is facing opposition from increasing numbers of individuals and government officials who are unwilling to let

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Federal Court Blocks Biden Abortion Policy

As President, Donald Trump consistently acted to protect the sanctity of human life. His administration passed a rule that ensured medical professionals wouldn’t be forced to participate in abortio

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Leaving Critical Race Theory Behind

Critical Race Theory is increasingly touted as the answer for racial tensions in America. But it's a lie. Rather than offering unity and a shared pursuit of the American dream, CRT promises divisio

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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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