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State Rep. Grasse Offers Another “Prayer” of Empty Platitudes
By David E. Smith   |   05.09.25
State Rep. Grasse opened an Illinois House session with a prayer this week that omitted any reference to God as the source of wisdom. She missed the opportunity to offer a prayer expressing gratitude to our Creator—who endowed us with "certain unalienable rights"—and seeking divine guidance for the state's leadership. Such a prayer would be both inclusive and profoundly appropriate.
Time to Defund Climate Models?
By Steve Goreham, MS/EE, MBA   |   05.09.25
The Trump administration is cutting funding for climate research across all federal departments…. Maybe it’s time for NASA to stick to space exploration, NOAA to stick to weather forecasting, and for the climate models to be shut down.
Illinois School District Teaches That ‘Whiteness’ is Associated With the Devil
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.08.25
Yet another school district in the state of Illinois has come under investigation from the Trump Administration– and for good reason.
Christian Professor Takes on DEI at Arizona State University in Legal Fight
By Alex Newman   |   05.06.25
Despite state laws and President Trump’s executive orders, Arizona State University is continuing to push anti-white, anti-Christian programs promoting cultural Marxism under the guise of “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” but at least one Christian professor, Professor Owen Anderson, is taking on the Sun Devils in a David v. Goliath-style legal battle.
Urge Congress to Withdraw Dangerous Abortion Pill
By David E. Smith   |   05.05.25
Last week, IFI joined the Family Research Council, the Family Policy Alliance, and Family Policy Councils across the country in signing a joint letter urging President Trump to re-evaluate the safety of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone.
Our Rainbow Billboard Message
By David E. Smith   |   05.03.25
As you may know, the Springfield LGBTQIA+ Pride Fest is scheduled for May 17, 2025. The number of these types of events are growing throughout the state, including Decatur, Alton, Belleville, Peoria, Champaign/Urbana, Olney and Salem.
The Ice Bucket Challenge is Not as Harmless as It Seems
By Jenna Smith   |   05.03.25
My social media feed has recently been flooded with friends and celebrities participating in the ice bucket challenge. As the trend was taken on by those in my close friend circles, like any sane person, I began to pray nobody would pick me to endure such frigid torture.
Don’t Leave Home Without It…REALLY
As if we needed it, the Department of Homeland Security posted this reminder on April 12th:
Secular Invocation Replaces Prayer at Illinois Capitol
By David E. Smith   |   04.30.25
Illinois State Representative Grasse was called upon today to give the opening prayer in that chamber. Instead of taking a few minutes to thank God for His goodness and then humbly ask for His help, wisdom and direction for their work, she decided to lead the assembled officials in a moment of utter irreverence.
Will Trump’s “Baby Boom” Plan Fix the Birth Rate?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.30.25
President Trump, along with his advisors, are currently in the process of debating government programs to incentivize families to have children and thereby fight the declining birth rate.
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