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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’s Family Talk Radio Returns to Major Market Salem Affiliates

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — After a period of steady listener growth, National Radio Hall of Fame member Dr. James Dobson has expanded his daily reach into key markets through the Salem Radio Net

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Dr. James Dobson Issues Statement on Bladensburg Cross WWI Memorial Supreme Court Ruling

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On behalf of the James Dobson Family Institute, Dr. James Dobson issues the following statement in response to the 7-2 ruling by the Supreme Court, rejecting arguments

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Duty, Honor, Country

This is Memorial Day weekend, and once again, we turn our thoughts to the men and women who have given their lives in defense of our country. It is a day of national mourning and tribute, in honor of

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Dr. James Dobson Condemns House Democrats for Passing what Should be Called ‘The Inequality Act of 2019’

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On behalf of the James Dobson Family Institute, Dr. James Dobson issues the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives passing The Equality A

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Dr. James Dobson Congratulates Gov. Kemp, U.S. Rep. Jody Hice for the Passage of Georgia’s Historic Heartbeat Bill

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed that state's version of the heartbeat bill, a sweeping pro-life legislation historic in its scope and legal

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Dr. James Dobson Applauds President Trump’s New ‘Conscience Rule’ Protecting the Religious Values of Healthcare Workers and Others

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On Thursday, May 2, 2019, at a White House Rose Garden ceremony honoring the 67th-annual National Day of Prayer, President Trump unveiled a new conscience protection r

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Dr. James Dobson Commends the Signing of Ohio’s Heartbeat Bill into Law

On April 10, 2019, the Ohio legislature passed that state's own heartbeat bill known as Senate Bill 23, in order to prohibit abortion after a heartbeat is detectable, or as soon as six weeks of gestat

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Dr. James Dobson and Dobson Family Institute Win Decisive Religious Freedom Victory

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dr. James Dobson, founder and president of the James Dobson Family Institute (JDFI), issues the following statement in reaction to the permanent injunction and declara

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Dr. James Dobson Issues Statement Condemning House Democrats’ Equality Act as “Discarding Religious Freedom”

The Equality Act was introduced by Democrats in the House and Senate on Wednesday, March 13, also known also as H.R. 5 and S. 788 respectively.

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Dr. James Dobson Reacts to Senate’s Failure to Pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Feb. 25, 2019, the U.S. Senate voted on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act sponsored by Senator Ben Sasse (R., Neb.). Senate Democrats blocked the Republican-backed bill 53-44, leaving i

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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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