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A California Judge Needs a Lesson in the First Amendment July 31, 2015
The undercover videos showing Planned Parenthood executive discussing prices of fetal body parts has become a national news story
How States Are Using the Courts To Fight Against Law Enforcement Taking People’s Money and Pro July 30, 2015
The ACLU and Perkins Coie have filed a lawsuit against Pinal County, Ariz., law enforcement for their abuse of the state's civil asset forfeiture laws.
GOP debate #1: Issues and answers, or jump on Trump? July 30, 2015
The countdown begins.
How Rich Corporate Elites Are Lobbying Lawmakers to Crush Marriage Advocates July 30, 2015
Last week, Democrats in both houses of Congress introduced a bill they call the “Equality Act.” This bill adds the phrase “sexual orientation and gender identity” to more or less every federal law that has protections on the basis of race.
Conservative Congressman Seeks to Oust John Boehner as House Speaker July 29, 2015
“I couldn’t be silent any longer,” says Rep Mark Meadows
GOP Leadership Prioritizes Corporate Welfare Over Defunding Planned Parenthood July 28, 2015
Legislators sought to reauthorize Ex-Im through unrelated amendments to a highway funding bill.
The So-Called Republican Majority Is Advancing Only Washington’s Priorities July 27, 2015
Every one of those is the priority of the Minority Leader Harry Reid. Every one of those is the priority of the Republican leader, Mitch McConnell
How Senate Conservatives Plan to Challenge GOP Leadership July 27, 2015
After suffering a setback Sunday, Sens. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee have a new plan to force action on Obamacare
Boehner Wants More ‘Facts’ Before Ending Planned Parenthood Funding. Here’s 8 July 24, 2015
Fact #1: Planned Parenthood Has Become a Billion-Dollar Organization on the Backs of Taxpayers
Planned Parenthood Pulls Names of Corporate Donors After Coca-Cola, Ford and Xerox Object July 24, 2015
Coca-Cola asked Planned Parenthood to remove its name as a donor to the organization.
We Asked Companies About Their Donations to Planned Parenthood. Here’s How They Responded. July 23, 2015
Starbucks is one of the many companies that have donated to Planned Parenthood.
Undercover Videos Show Why We Must Defund Planned Parenthood July 23, 2015
Planned Parenthood received over $528 million from taxpayers during their last reporting year.
13 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Planned Parenthood Founder Margaret Sanger July 22, 2015
In addition to Planned Parenthood, Sanger also founded the Birth Control Review, a journal about contraception and population control.
Pro-Life Leaders Say Planned Parenthood Openly ‘Targets’ Black Community(video) July 22, 2015
To hear that this organization is allowed by our government to do that kind of targeting is very disturbing to me. I call it today’s 21st Century Jim Crow.
Planned Parenthood Spent $679,596 in 2014 to Help Elect These Candidates July 21, 2015
According to the Center for Responsive Politics, the lone Republican recipient of Planned Parenthood funds was Rep. Richard Hanna, R-N.Y., who received $2,823.
5 Reasons Lawmakers Should Ignore the UN Vote and Reject Iran Deal July 21, 2015
Congress still has a say over whether U.S. sanctions remain enforced.
Scott Walker: ‘We Defunded Planned Parenthood’ in Wisconsin July 17, 2015
Walker was referencing an undercover video released on Tuesday by the Center for Medical Progress showing Planned Parenthood’s senior director of medical services, Dr. Deborah Nucatola
Bobby Jindal Declares Killing of 4 Marines ‘Radical Islamic Terrorism’ July 17, 2015
Jindal was ready to go a step further.
Iran Deal to Be Sent to UN Security Council Before Congress: A Deliberate Insult by the President July 17, 2015
U.N. Security Council sanctions are not U.S. statutory sanctions, but the clear intent of the legislation is to prevent any sanctions relief until Congress has reviewed the deal.
6 Scandals Involving Planned Parenthood July 16, 2015
This momentum Planned Parenthood extols includes $528.4 million from government grants. According to its annual report, the organization provided 327,653 abortions nationwide and offered 1,880 adoption referrals in 2013.
Congress Begins Investigation Into Planned Parenthood, but Lawmakers Shouldn’t Stop There July 16, 2015
Beyond investigating this week’s claims and ending funding to the abortion industry, Congress also has the opportunity to limit gruesome and dangerous late-term abortions
Group Behind Undercover Video of Planned Parenthood Employee Discussing Fetal Parts Sales Defends Vi July 15, 2015
Marjorie Dannenfelser, the president of the Susan B. Anthony List, said in a statement that “this film reveals the dark side of humanity as did the case of Kermit Gosnell.”
The Most Glaring Flaws in Obama’s Iran Deal July 15, 2015
The Obama administration now has signed an agreement that will expand Iran’s power and influence, strain U.S. relations with its regional friends, weaken long-standing non-proliferation goals
Here’s the Truth About 6 of Obama’s Iran Deal Claims July 14, 2015
The concluded deal does not prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon in the future. The deal imposes temporary restrictions on Iran’s illegal nuclear program.
Greece Disaster Shows Unavoidable Consequences of Socialism July 13, 2015
Thousands of members of the Communist Party unions and other leftist organizations marched in Athens to demand that the Greek government respects the recent bailout referendum results and does not impose any austerity measures.
Megyn Kelly: Why Is Obama Silent About Murder of Kate Steinle? July 10, 2015
Kelly pointed out that the absence of any comment on the part of the administration is unique in comparison to Obama’s reactions to other recent murders around the country.
Judge Who Declines to Do Same-Sex Marriages Says Civil Rights Struggle Inspired His Career July 10, 2015
“I apologize to the couple for the delay they experienced and wish them the best,” Judge McConnell says.
Okla. Governor Refuses to Remove 10 Commandments Monument From Capitol July 9, 2015
Originally, the case was filed by four plaintiffs from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oklahoma
GOP Lawmakers Push Obama Administration to Get Tough on Sanctuary Cities After San Francisco Killing July 9, 2015
“Nearly 170,000 convicted criminal aliens have been ordered deported, but remain at large.”— Senator Sessions
Bobby Jindal: Greece Is a ‘Warning Sign of Where We Could Be Headed’ Under Obama July 8, 2015
“I don’t understand why congressional leaders keep folding to him,” Jindal said. “Nobody else does.”