Focus on the Family: Family News in Focus

NAACP Leader Opposes Same-Sex Marriage

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Support of same-sex marriage draws criticism from leader and pastor.

'Pro-Choice' Americans at All-Time Low

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Poll finds only 41 percent claim title.

Perinatal Hospice Offers Hope

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

It's an alternative for parents who have learned their babies won’t live long.

New Suits Over Contraception Mandate

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Notre Dame among Catholic institutions taking the administration to court.

Michael J. Fox Changes on Stem Cells

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The actor with Parkinson’s admits embryonic stem-cell research may not find a cure.

Two Court Cases Key to Marriage Debate

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

California and Massachusetts challenges may be headed to the Supreme Court.

New Hampshire Boosts School Choice

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Bills would create education tax credit and student scholarship program.

Fed-Ex Settles Religious Bias Suit

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Told employee he can’t discuss his faith at work.

Pro-Marriage Rally at Colorado Capitol

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Family advocates spoke out against legalizing same-sex civil unions.

Do the Girl Scouts Promote Abortion?

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Catholic Bishops investigate a possible connection with Planned Parenthood.

NARAL President Resigns

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

NARAL's president resigns citing pro-life swing among young people.

Abortion Survivor Meets Her Caregiver

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

An abortion survivor meets the woman who helped save her.

Amendment Protects Military Chaplains

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

House committee moves to defend speech and religious rights of chaplains.

North Carolina Passes Marriage Amendment

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Now the thirty-first state to secure definition in its constitution.

Woman Sentenced After Suicide-Kit Sales

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

She reportedly made more than $65,000 in a year selling plastic bags.

Pro-Abortion Bill Fails in California

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The measure would have allowed non doctors to perform abortions.

Texas church Wins Zoning Dispute

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 07 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

A federal appeals court says the congregation can worship in its own building.

Wounded Warriors Compete in Colorado

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 05 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Games shine a spotlight on true American heroes.

ADF Scrutinizes University Policies

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Group campaigns to change unconstitutional policies at public universities.

DOJ Asks Judges to End Health Care Cases

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 03 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The two lawsuits are challenging the abortion/contraception mandate.

Texas Able to Defund Abortion Provider

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 02 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

An appeals court says Planned Parenthood will stop getting tax dollars from the state.

Texas Doesn't Have to Fund Abortion

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Planned Parenthood will not continue to get tax dollars while the case is ongoing.

Values-Bus Tour Promotes Voting

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

FRC Action and The Heritage Foundation encourage people to vote their values.

NFL Team Finds Marriage Matters

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Jacksonville Jaguars find stable marriages make for stable players.

University Adds Embryonic Stem Cell Line

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

University of Michigan ignores calls from lawmakers for more accountability.

Deal Allows Mojave Cross to Stand

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Federal land transfer to a private group satisfies First Amendment concerns.

Pro-Football Team Touts Marriage

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Jacksonville Jaguars are asking prospects to bring their wives to interviews.

Legal Group Defends Christian Company

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Alliance Defense Fund represents T-Shirt seller that refused to print for gay event.

Judge Comments on Marriage Case

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Judge Vaughn Walker questions marriage case going before the Supreme Court.

Trafficking Linked to Broken Families

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Most girls caught in the trade have run away from home.

Catholic Leaders Appeal Funding Decision

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The government wants to cut funds to a Catholic group because it is pro-life.

Students Protest Vanderbilt Policy

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

School forcing Christian clubs off campus over leadership requirements.

Mississippi Regulates Abortion Clinics

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

It requires abortionists to have admitting privileges at a local hospital.

Obama Budget Zeroes DC Scholarships

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Money allows parents to choose best schools for their children.

Bill Would Allow Abortions by Nondoctors

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Some California lawmakers want to lower the standard of care.

New Jersey Mulls Internet Gambling

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Legalizing would put a virtual casino in every home.

Catholics Campaign for Religious Freedom

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Church leaders want parishes to defend their faith and freedom ahead of July 4th.

Suit Seeks to Repeal Marriage Amendment

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Eight Nevada couples say domestic partner benefits aren’t enough.

CDC Releases Teen Pregnancy Numbers

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Experts say teenagers are increasingly making better choices.

Wyoming Admits Pro-Life Discrimination

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Government admits it pulled down a display at the state Capitol.

Openly Gay Military Hurts Chaplains

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" leads to persecution.

Talk of Resurrection Allowed at School

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Attorneys explain why it's legal for students to bring their faith to school.

Christian Contractor Takes a Stand

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Tim Pulliam refuses to pour concrete for a Planned Parenthood clinic.

Anchorage Voters Defeat 'Bathroom Bill'

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Would have opened public accommodations to people of the opposite gender.

Non-Citizens Challenge Marriage Law

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Mixed-nationality same-sex couples seek green cards — and an end to DOMA.

Christian Business Challenged in Ky.

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Local official says gay-owned business has different rules.

Contractor Stands Up For Life

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Walks away after learning he was working on an abortion clinic.

Pro-Family View of Health Care Challenge

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

If upheld, the law could grant expansive power to the government.

Kansas House Upholds Religious Freedom

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Bill protects people from being compelled to act contrary to their beliefs.

Can You Carve Up the Health Care Law?

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court will decide if striking down part ends the whole.

Health Care Law Faces Tough Questions

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Supreme Court asks whether the government can force people to buy a product.

High Court Hears Health Care Challenge

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Day one sees protests outside as the arguments proceed in the courtroom.

Pro-Life Discrimination in Maryland

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

A lawsuit on behalf of pregnancy resource centers.

Health Care Law Heads to Supreme Court

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Six hours of arguments over three days will determine law's fate.

DOJ Drops Charges Against Pro-Lifer

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Officials wanted him 25 feet away from the clinic entrance.

Health Care Case Preview: Severability

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Supreme Court will decide whether removing a part means the end of the whole law.

Preview of Health Care Case

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Court will hear two hours of arguments on the individual mandate.

Bad Decision for Christian Clubs

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court refuses to take a key student leadership case.

Government Imposing Fee for Abortions

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Most Americans will be paying at least a dollar a month into insurance pool.

Documentary Traces Path of Pilgrims

stories@family.org (Focus on the Family) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Shows American origins deeply tied to faith and freedom.