Articles by David E. Smith
By David E. Smith
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01.21.25
Perhaps one of the more important edicts President Donald J. Trump signed was an order to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (DEI) in the federal government.
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01.21.25
A few hours after taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially requiring federal agencies to recognize that there are only two sexes, male and female...
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01.18.25
On November 22, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced Pastor Scott Turner as his choice for Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Turner is a former NFL player, Texas state representative, and associate pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas.
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01.15.25
The new session of Congress is off and running, and we are thrilled to report that yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, by a vote of 218-206 (with 2 not voting). This legislation would protect women’s sports by affirming that allowing males to compete on women’s teams violates Title IX for federally funded schools and colleges.
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01.11.25
According to a 2021 Statista report, only 11 percent percentage of Americans read the Bible daily, while 50 percent read it on their own at least three or four times a year. We need to do better...
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01.09.25
Women's sports are under attack by left-wing fanatics who's ultimate goal is the eradication of any and all distinctions between male and female. Our daughters, granddaughters, and nieces work hard to become competitive athletes - they shouldn't have to worry about unfair contests from confused biological men.
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01.07.25
We realize that 2025 will be an important year for our state and nation. New challenges and opportunities await us. As always, IFI will be advocating for pro-family policies that uphold the sanctity of human life, parental rights, religious freedom, education choice - while at the same time - exposing and opposing the agendas that sabotage our families, corrupt our thinking and divide our communities. Please stand with us.
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01.01.25
As you have undoubtedly noticed, auto insurance rates have increased significantly in recent years. According to the latest data, auto insurance rates have jumped by nearly 26% for full coverage since the start of the pandemic, and the trend is expected to continue into 2025.
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12.31.24
There are just a few hours left in this End-of-Year Campaign. The good news is, we have raised a little more than 85% of our goal so far! We are closing in on our goal, but we are not there yet. We still need your help if we hope to reach it.
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12.30.24
Thanks to your generous contributions we have raised a little more than 75 percent for our End of Year Matching Challenge Campaign. We have until the stroke of midnight on Dec. 31st to raise the remaining 25 percent to reach our goal!
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12.27.24
The desperate need of biblical truth in the public square is needed now more than ever before in our state and nation. We need your financial support to continue doing this work as we head into 2025.
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12.23.24
With the focus on flying drones, the temporary funding bills proposed in the U.S. House, the role of DOGE in killing the first omnibus bill, and the criminal activities by the Tren de Aragua, even conservative pundits neglected to highlight what amounts to an admission of indoctrination.
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12.22.24
Christmas is just a few days away. Parking spaces at malls and big-box stores are at a premium and many of the most popular toys and electronic gadgets are in short supply. While some last minute shoppers will dodge raindrops...
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12.11.24
We are pleased to announce that in an effort to help us raise operating funds for 2025, a number of generous donors have offered to match donations to IFI all the way up to $133,000! So between now and the end of the year, you can double the impact of your giving!
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12.10.24
Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard arguments in a significant case regarding transgender abuse of children, specifically challenging Tennessee's ban on so-called "gender-affirming care" for minors. Activists on both sides of the the issue gather outside the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. to demonstrate for and against the ban.
