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By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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06.09.26
Two hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, a small group of men — educated, propertied, and fully aware of what they risked — pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to take the first step toward founding something the world had never seen: a nation grounded in the conviction that rights come from God, not from government.
By David E. Smith
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06.08.26
The antidote to pride is humility. 1 Peter 5:5 is clear: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” In a culture that increasingly celebrates self above God’s design, Christians are called to a different path: humility, faithfulness, and obedience to Christ. As we stand for what is good and true we must remember that this is ultimately a spiritual battle.
By David E. Smith
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06.06.26
Our laws teach the next generation what is right and wrong. When government redefines marriage, parenthood, and the family, culture follows. The Them Before Us scorecard is an important reminder: children need leaders who prioritize their rights and well-being over adult desires.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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06.05.26
Our culture increasingly tells young people that marriage and children are obstacles to personal freedom and happiness. But God’s design for the family is not a burden. Marriage and children are amazing blessings.
By David Curtin
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06.03.26
Praise God: the Illinois General Assembly has finally gone home! But not before advancing more big-government schemes, anti-family policies, and burdens on taxpayers. The fight is not over. We must remain vigilant, engaged, & prayerful.
By Rev. Thorin Anderson
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06.03.26
“Free” is one of the most expensive words in politics. Free programs. Free services. Free benefits. Someone always pays. Politicians who promise everything from government often deliver higher taxes, less freedom, and greater dependency.
By Bethany Bachman
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06.02.26
Government bureaucracy cannot replace a loving mom & dad. Yet too often in Illinois, politicians act as if children belong to the state. Parents are not obstacles to overcome—they are the first & most important influence in a child's life.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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06.02.26
Now that school is officially out for the summer for most schools across the United States, Open The Books, a non-profit government watchdog group, released their May 2026 Progress Report.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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06.01.26
If April showers bring May flowers then what does June bring? Unfortunately, it turns our focus to the sin of pride, amplified in many colorful and distorted ways by what is promoted as “Pride Month.”
By Thomas Hampson
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06.01.26
Illinois lawmakers now speak of "women and individuals who menstruate." If you have to separate those categories, you've already abandoned reality. This is what happens when ideology overrides biology and common sense. Words matter. Reality matters. Truth matters.
