Articles by David E. Smith
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David E. Smith
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03.05.15
State Representative Peter Breen (R-Lombard) recently introduced HB 2689, also known as the Internet Screening in Public Libraries Act. This common sense legislation would help protect children and families from obscene and illegal material on the Internet and prevent public...
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David E. Smith
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03.03.15
IFI is working with other Illinois pro-life groups in advocating for an important pro-life bill sponsored by State Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake). If passed, HB 2701 would require abortion providers to simply offer an ultrasound picture to women considering...
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By David E. Smith
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02.24.15
Stephen Black of the Restored Hope Network changed his sexual orientation as a young man and believes others should have the right to do the same.
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David E. Smith
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02.19.15
Even though the so-called “Medical” Cannabis Pilot Program has yet to begin, State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) has introduced legislation (SB 753) which would legalize the possession of 30 grams of marijuana and 5 plants for anyone over 21 years...
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David E. Smith
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02.17.15
In 1974, the Illinois Lottery was established with the goal of funding K-12 public education. In 1990, the Riverboat Gambling Act legalized ten casino licenses throughout the state.
In 2009, another massive gambling expansion was passed, allowing video slot machines...
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David E. Smith
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01.16.15
Join the IFI Team and many other great pro-life advocates at the annual SpeakOut Illinois Conference. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, January 31st at Crowne Plaza O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont.
The theme this year is “LIFE: Worth...
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David E. Smith
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01.05.15
I am very happy to report that The Illinois Family Institute exceeded our end-of-year matching challenge! THANK YOU to all who contributed by phone, snail mail or online!
Honestly, we cannot thank you enough for your support! You’ve heard it...
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David E. Smith
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12.23.14
We are living in an amazing time in history. Our state and nation are in the midst of a debate that will have a profound impact on future generations. There are three big questions at stake:
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David E. Smith
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11.29.14
An Idaho pastor and his wife have won a showdown with the city of Couer d’Alene over demands that they preside over same-sex union ceremonies.
Donald and Evelyn Knapp, who are both ordained Pentecostal ministers, have operated The Hitching Post...
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11.12.14
In a not so “GRRREAT” move, Kellogg’s becomes the latest major corporation to show its true stripes and come out in support of the LGBTQ agenda.
According to the ChristianNews.net, an advertisement featuring Frosted Flakes icon Tony the Tiger was...
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David E. Smith
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10.06.14
Earlier today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided that it would not hear any of the marriage redefinition cases currently before it, including cases from Indiana, Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin. Family Research Council President Tony Perkins...
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David E. Smith
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10.02.14
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report revealing that 1,036 plans in Obamacare (also known as the Affordable Care Act) health insurance exchanges are paying for elective abortions. In other words, U.S. taxpayers are paying for surgical and...
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David E. Smith
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09.25.14
For many years now, America has experienced a marked moral decline and in the last two or three decades, the decline has been especially steep. Within the last six years we have witnessed this decline advancing at an accelerated rate...
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David E. Smith
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09.05.14
In the book of 1 Samuel, we read about Israel's political system and the establishment of a human king to rule over the tribes. While God alone was Israel’s King, He had established earthly judges to handle disputes and manage the governmental affairs of His nation. Scripture tells us that the ungrateful Israelites began to cry out for a king, demanding to "be like all the nations..."
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David E. Smith
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08.06.14
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) and U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) recently introduced the “Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act,” S. 624 in the U.S. Senate and H.R. 5285 in the U.S. House. This legislation will protect child welfare providers such...
