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An Overblown Objection to a Voter ID Law
By Ecce Verum   |   07.30.25
Should proof of citizenship be required to vote? The U.S. House says yes—but every Illinois Democrat in Congress says no. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act has sparked outrage from the Left, with claims it could disenfranchise tens of millions, especially married women. But is that true—or just political theater?
Join Us for a Deep Dive Into Common Sense With Riley Gaines
By Kathy Valente   |   07.29.25
Riley Gaines, 12-time All-American swimmer and advocate for women's sports, will speak about faith, fairness, and freedom at the IFI annual banquet on November 7th. You don't want to miss this special event!
Part 2: The Troubling Case of Jeffrey Epstein
By Thomas Hampson   |   07.28.25
So, why did our government turn a blind eye to Jeffrey Epstein’s activities for so long, and why are they now trying to claim there is nothing to see? Despite mounting evidence and well-known names tied to Epstein’s inner circle, justice remains out of reach. Is it incompetence… or a cover-up to shield the powerful? Who are they protecting?
A Cautionary Tale
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   07.26.25
When a private betrayal turns painfully public, the world watches—and deep down, we all know why it hits so hard. The viral "Kiss-Cam" moment at a Coldplay concert exposed more than just infidelity—it revealed a moral truth our culture tries to ignore: sin always finds us out.
The Separation of School and State Is 100% Necessary!
By W.H. Lamb   |   07.26.25
Why should the government control YOUR child’s education? It shouldn’t. From the beginning, government schools were shaped by godless, socialist ideologies pushed by figures like Horace Mann. Today’s public school system has become a tool of indoctrination, not education. It’s time to phase out government-run schools and empower private, parent-driven alternatives.
The Adoption Paradox
By Micah Clark   |   07.26.25
Americans love adoption in theory—75% view it favorably—but when facing unplanned pregnancies, they choose it less than 1% of the time. Why the "adoption paradox"? Misinformation, social stigma, and emotional fears keep it off the table.
Japanese Scientists Can Erase Down Syndrome?
By Jenna Smith   |   07.25.25
Japanese researchers at Mie University have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to eliminate the extra chromosome that causes Down Syndrome, showing potential to normalize cellular function. Is this a promising step toward treating genetic disorders—or a slippery slope toward engineering “designer babies”?
Federal “School Choice” Program Signed Into Law
By Alex Newman   |   07.23.25
Signed into law on July 4, President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” includes the first-ever federal school choice initiative—granting tax credits to donors who fund scholarships through certified “Scholarship Granting Organizations.” While backers hail it as a victory for educational freedom, critics from both conservative and liberal camps warn it could pave the way for federal overreach into private and religious schools.
Responding To Three Main Arguments For Abortion
07.22.25
Preborn children are human beings at the earliest stages of their development, & all human beings have God-given human rights. That’s why both preborn babies and their mothers deserve our respect, protection, and support.
Join the IFI Prayer Team!
By David E. Smith   |   07.21.25
Over the past several weeks, elected members of the 117th Congress in Washington DC took their oaths of office on January 3rd, and elected members of  the 104th General Assembly were sworn in Springfield were sworn in on January 8th. Today, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States...
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