Tag Archives: U.S. Supreme Court
“Don’t Know Much About History”
George Orwell wrote in his classic novel, 1984: “Who controls the past, controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.”
So, there’s a battle over history. That battle continues in our day.
So, there’s a battle over history. That battle continues in our day.
Posted in Education
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Allen Guelzo, American Council of Trustees and Alumni, American history, James Madison, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Supreme Court, Woodrow Wilson
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Unserious
The SHIELD Act (S.412) passed in the U.S. Senate in July. This bill would address image-based sexual abuse by establishing new laws to knowingly distribute sexually explicit content of an individual without their consent. It will also outlaw the distribution of pornographic images of minors that are intended to humiliate, harass, or degrade the minor. But, if S.412 passes the U.S. House and is signed into law, will it be enforced?
Posted in Federal, Pornography
Tagged Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, child porn, Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act of 1988, Clinton Administration, Commission on Pornography, Cuties, Dr. Judith Reisman, Edwin Meese, George W. Bush Administration, H. Robert Showers, Meese Commission, Netflix, Obama Administration, obscenity, Obscenity Prosecution Task Force, Playboy, pornography, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, Regan Administration, RICO, SHIELD Act of 2023, Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act, Sundance Film Festival, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Supreme Court
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Demise of the Administrative State
Despite the seemingly mundane nature of regulations, the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Chevron Deference is poised to have a profound impact on our daily lives. This decision will touch each and every one of us, shaping our daily experiences and interactions.
Posted in Climate Change, COVID Information Center, Federal, Marriage/Family/Culture, Religious Liberty, Sexuality
Tagged Biden Administration, Catherine E. Lhamon, Chevron Deference, J6 defendants, January 6, Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo, Russlynn Ali, Title IX, Trump Administration, U.S. Supreme Court, Vanita Gupta
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Critics Slam “Racist” Illinois Plan to Fund Colleges Based on Skin Color
Critical Race Theory and systemic racism in education are going to a whole new level in Illinois. In fact, under a proposed new scheme supposedly aimed at fighting alleged “disparities” in higher learning, people with darker complexions (or lower grades) will literally be worth more than those with lighter skin.
Posted in Education
Tagged African, Black, Chapin Rose, Civil Rights, College Admissions, Commission on Equitable Public University Funding, Critical Race Theory, Illinois General Assembly, Indian, Jeanne Ives, Latinx, Middle Eastern, Paul Vallas, Pranav Kothari, racism, The College Fix, The Real Story, U.S. Supreme Court, University of Illinois
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Saving Lives with Every Sip
Starbucks is, most likely, the most popular coffee chain in America today. Starbucks has become popular not only for its coffee shops, but also for its coffee gear (like mugs) and affordable roasts you can purchase at many local grocery stores.
Posted in Faith, Marriage/Family/Culture, Sanctity of Life
Tagged Abortion, Anton Krecic, Billy Graham, coffee, Dobbs, Planned Parenthood, Roe v. Wade, Seven Weeks Coffee, Starbucks, Supreme Court, U.S. Supreme Court
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Attention Pastors: The “Lemon Test” Was Overturned
Did you know? When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Joe Kennedy, the high school football coach who fought for his right to pray after games, they overturned a decision that had long restricted religious expression in public schools. This was a historically significant ruling that restores the civil rights of teachers, coaches and employees across America to live out their faith and pray on a public school campus.
Posted in Religious Liberty
Tagged ACLU, Hiram Sasser, Joe Kennedy, Kelly Shackelford, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, Lemon Test, Lemon v. Kurtzman, People for the American Way, Prayer, SCOTUS, U.S. Supreme Court
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How Companies Can Update Religious Accommodation Policies
The landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Faithful Carrier case (Groff v. DeJoy) changed the legal standard for religious accommodation at work. This will impact all businesses with 15 or more employees.
Posted in Religious Liberty
Tagged Civil Rights Act, First Liberty, Groff v. DeJoy, U.S. Supreme Court
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King Manasseh and Mayor Brandon
The Old Testament chapter of 2 Kings 21 is dedicated to the most wicked king of Judah/Israel, who was named Manasseh. His father, Hezekiah, had been one of the greatest and most faithful kings. What a horrible reversal in just one generation... I share this history as a sad illustration and comparison to Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago....
Posted in Sanctity of Life
Tagged Abortion, Brandon Johnson, Bubble Zone, Civil Rights, free abortion drugs, Free Speech, Manasseh, Office of Reproductive Health, sidewalk counseling, U.S. Supreme Court
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Updates on Major Religious Liberty Cases: Groff at SCOTUS and Catholic Charities Bureau in Wisconsin
On Tuesday, April 18th, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for a monumental religious liberty case known as Groff v. DeJoy. At the heart of this case are the questions: do American citizens have Constitutionally protected rights under the First Amendment to the "free exercise" of their faith in the workplace, and; are employers obligated to grant reasonable religious accommodations.
Posted in Religious Liberty
Tagged Aaron Streett, Americans with Disabilities Act, Elizabeth Prelogar, Gerald Groff, Groff v. DeJoy, Hindus, Inc. v. Hardison, John Roberts, Liberty Counsel, Muslims, Orthodox Jews, Seventh Day Adventists, Trans World Airlines, U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Supreme Court, USPS
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Vulnerable Moms and Babies Denied a Hearing
In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, little if anything has changed concerning abortion in Illinois. You would think radical pro-abortion activists and legislators would be satisfied to know the status quo remains, but sadly, you would be wrong. Even though Illinois' abortion law is one of the most liberal in the nation, pro-abortion forces are not content with unfettered access to abortion, and they are now coming after crucial pregnancy resource centers (PRCs).
Posted in Sanctity of Life
Tagged A Beacon of Light, Celina Villanueva, Consumer Fraud Act, crisis pregnancy centers, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, Hope Life Center, Kristi Hofferber, Neil Anderson, Peter Breen, Pregnancy Resource Centers, SB 1909, Serena Dye, Thomas More Society, U.S. Supreme Court
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As Nearby States Protect Baby Lives, Abortion Explodes in Illinois
With more and more states in the region and beyond moving to protect the lives of unborn babies or at least restrict the mass killing, abortionists in Illinois are busier than ever, according to the abortion industry in the state and news reports about the gruesome phenomenon.
Posted in Sanctity of Life
Tagged abortion holocaust, Colleen McNicholas, concentration camps, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, Margaret Sanger, mobile abortion RV, National Socialist, Planned Parenthood, racism, Roe v. Wade, Southern Illinois, U.S. Supreme Court
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Comments from Some Pro-Life Leaders on 50 years of “Roe v. Wade”
“Roe v. Wade” turned 50 years old on Sunday, January 22nd. This is the infamous U.S. Supreme Court decision that effectively gave us abortion on demand (when you add the impact of its companion decision of the same day, “Doe v. Bolton.”) Here are some comments from some pro-life leaders on the fallout from 50 years of “Roe.”
Posted in Sanctity of Life
Tagged Abby Johnson, Alveda King, Doe v. Bolton, Eric Scheidler, Father Frank Pavone, Joe Scheidler, Jr., Martin Luther King, Planned Parenthood, Priests for Life, Pro-Life Action League, Roe v. Wade, Speak for Life, U.S. Supreme Court
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Killing Newborn Babies
America’s two founding documents have important bearing on the subject of abortion. The Declaration of Independence acknowledges that we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights. The first right enumerated is the “right to life.” The founders didn’t grant this right. They simply acknowledged it and spelled it out in our founding documents.
Posted in Sanctity of Life
Tagged Declaration of Independence, Dobbs v. Jackson, Eric Scheidler, Micaiah Bilger, Pro-Life Action League, Right to Life, Roe v. Wade, safe harbor laws, Safe Haven Laws, U.S. Supreme Court
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