![It’s Not a Secret, the Security Detail Failed It’s Not a Secret, the Security Detail Failed](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Security_Huddle-July_2024-516x258.png)
By David E. Smith
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07.19.24
The Secret Service has acknowledged their July 13th failure to protect former President Trump, and they are reportedly working to improve security protocols. The agency has increased the security detail for Trump and other high-profile political figures, and has been conducting a thorough review of its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future.
![Law to Stop Biden Title IX Rewrite Passes House Law to Stop Biden Title IX Rewrite Passes House](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Your-paragraph-text.jpg)
By Kenna Rose
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07.17.24
Last Thursday, the United States House of Representatives passed the Title IX Congressional Review Act, which would legally block President Biden’s changes to Title IX, restoring privacy to women’s and girl’s private spaces.
![Playing with God’s Patience Playing with God’s Patience](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Playing.jpg)
By Rev. Thorin Anderson
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07.17.24
Because people do not immediately suffer the just consequences of their evil actions, most will continue in their wickedness! All claims that people are fundamentally good are proven false by this reality.
![Fighting the Title IX Rewrite Fighting the Title IX Rewrite](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ACT-NOW-2024.png)
07.13.24
The good folks at Citizens for Kids Education (C4KE) asked us to send you this information about a recent ruling regarding the Biden Title IX rewrite, and share their CALL TO ACTION.
![Demise of the Administrative State Demise of the Administrative State](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Demise-of-the-Administrative-State.jpg)
By Thomas Hampson
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07.08.24
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.
![Separation of Church and State Separation of Church and State](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Separation-of-Church-and-State.jpg)
By Rev. Thorin Anderson
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07.04.24
I heard of a man who was tired of having gasoline stolen from his garage, so he poured sugar into his gas can and waited. Sure enough, a few days later he heard there was a young man from the neighborhood looking for a new engine. Gasoline engines are not designed to burn sugar!
![Confused About Patriotism Confused About Patriotism](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Confused-about-Patriotism.jpg)
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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07.03.24
Would you agree with this statement: “Patriotism is a hot button issue in schools.” My personal reaction is, “You’re kidding!!” Well, maybe in the late 1700s.
![Decoupling Schooling from the State Decoupling Schooling from the State](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Decoupling-Schooling-from-the-State.jpg)
06.22.24
On July 27 [2023],, I went to a forum hosted by Americans for Prosperity, focused on fixing the deep problems in K-12 schooling. I had been asked to come and present my perspective by the organizer of the event, even though he knew I opposed one of the three proposals his organization was supporting.
![“No Good Deed Goes Unpunished” “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Good-Deed-Goes-Unpunished.jpg)
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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06.19.24
On May 16, 2023, Christopher F. Rufo, a contributing editor of City Journal, stunned the world with shocking news about the world-renowned Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH).
![“Follow the Science” Except When it Comes to Marijuana “Follow the Science” Except When it Comes to Marijuana](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Marijuana-Call-to-Action.jpg)
By David E. Smith
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06.18.24
Last month, President Joe Biden announced that his administration approved downgrading the seriousness of marijuana despite overwhelming evidence that it is an addictive drug with no medical benefit and a high potential for abuse.
![Daddy and Ms. Warbucks Daddy and Ms. Warbucks](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Daddy-and-Ms.-Warbucks.jpg)
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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06.07.24
Ever wonder where your tax dollars go? Of course you don’t! Just read a few of the news stories in any given week and you’ll have your answer.
![Fauci Lied and People Died Fauci Lied and People Died](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fauci-Lied-and-People-Died.jpg)
By Mae Arthur
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06.01.24
Not to bring up a sore subject, but think back to April and May of 2020. Do you remember how you felt, watching the nation and the world react to an unknown menace, suddenly ordered to isolate in place and unsure when, if ever, things would go back to normal? That spring began a string of “unprecedented” events that continues even today, with possible consequences reaching into the future, if the WHO has its way.
![Patriots Underground Patriots Underground](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Patriots-Underground.jpg)
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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05.25.24
Memorial Day arrives May 27th. Once again, we must suffer the unintentional wince-inducing greeting from many who will utter, “Happy Memorial Day.” Not appropriate.
![You DO Have God-Given Rights You DO Have God-Given Rights](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/You-DO-Have-God-Given-Rights.jpg)
By Oliver Perry
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05.23.24
In her interview on MSNBC, the Politico reporter Heidi Przybyla said this about Christians who look to God for their rights.
![Protecting the Unborn Overseas Protecting the Unborn Overseas](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Protecting-the-Unborn-Overseas.jpg)
By Ecce Verum
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05.18.24
Once Dobbs came down, abortion became much more of a state debate than ever before. But there are still battles to be won in the nation's highest legislature. While Congress may be far from passing a national measure to completely protect the unborn, the pro-life movement still has warriors in D.C. who are pushing for justice in incremental steps.