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Does America Favor Abortion Rights?
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   09.09.24
Abortion is on the ballot again this election cycle, directly and indirectly. Obviously, the key presidential candidates and their teams differ greatly on this, as do others running for office. But abortion is on the ballot in 11 states that have referenda dealing with the issue...
IFI Banquet Matching Challenge Extended!
By David E. Smith   |   09.07.24
On Friday night, IFI hosted our annual Faith, Family and Freedom Banquet. Hundreds of supporters from across the state gathered to enjoy sweet fellowship and listen to an edifying message, delivered by our fantastic keynote speaker, Allie Beth Stuckey. A very generous donor has offered a $50,000 banquet-matching challenge that has been extended through Sunday evening.
Color Blindness
As life would have it, I’m color blind. At least as far as my eyesight is concerned. It’s more properly called “color vision deficiency.” So I’m a bit deficient. I know that.  
40 Days for Life Campaign
09.05.24
Sometimes the smallest gesture can make a huge difference in a person’s life. A welcoming smile, a phone call, or an encouraging note received at an opportune moment has the power to turn despair into hope. This fall, just one hour of prayer could make a life-changing, life-saving difference in not one but two lives.
IFI Banquet is on Friday!
By David E. Smith   |   09.05.24
We are excited to welcome our special banquet guest to Chicagoland at the end of this week. Allie Beth Stuckey is a courageous Christian wife, mother and strong witness for the Truth of the Gospel. And she does not pull punches on the central issues of our day.
Why You Should Not Be a Part-Time Voter
By Ecce Verum   |   09.05.24
Pew Research recently published a report of U.S. voter turnout, observing that the last three national elections ('18, '20, and '22) displayed some of the highest turnout of the century.
The Continuing Tragedy of Trans Care
By Thomas Hampson   |   09.04.24
Gender-affirming care, until recently, has been gaining popularity around the world for treating gender dysphoria in children and adults. All that is changing. The term itself mischaracterizes the treatment. Gender-affirming care is not care. It is chemical and surgical mutilation.
“Climate”-Friendly Olympics Show Horror of Pritzker-style Policies
By Alex Newman   |   09.03.24
Months before the games began, Paris 2024 announced its ambitious plan to “halve the carbon footprint” from the past two Olympics and host the “greenest ever Games,” as if carbon dioxide (the gas of life) were somehow not “green.” Organizers admitted the approach was a “radical departure from that of previous major sports events.”
Doctors Protecting Children Declaration Calls on Medical Institutions to Follow the Science
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.02.24
On June 6 of this year, the Doctors Protecting Children Declaration officially launched. Included in the coalition of co-signers are members of the healthcare community representing a variety of specialties, including psychiatrists, pediatricians, nurses, physicians, scientists, and more.
Where Do My Candidates Stand?
By David E. Smith   |   08.31.24
Election season can be stressful, since there are no perfect candidates. However, there are candidates that share your priorities of protecting the sanctity of human life, parental rights, and religious freedom. Do you want to know which candidates will fight for these values?
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