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  • Neb. 'Safe-Haven' Law Allows Abandonment of Teens

    By Associated Press Writer

    Nebraska's new "safe-haven" law allowing parents to abandon unwanted children at hospitals with no questions asked is unique in a significant way: It goes beyond babies and potentially permits the abandonment of anyone under 19.

    Aug 24, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Pro-Family Group Offers Presidential Report Card

    By Jennifer Riley

    A pro-family group released a report card Thursday for presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain based on their voting records and public statements.

    Aug 22, 2008 | Comments 3
  • Internet Service Providers Move Against Child Pornography

    By Aaron Leichman

    Pro-family groups were encouraged this week with the news that two major companies would join a growing number of Internet service providers that are working to curb the proliferation of child pornography on the Internet.

    Jul 15, 2008 | Comments 4
  • Hundreds Vow Recommitment to Marriages in Anniversary Event

    By Aaron Leichman

    In an era where rising divorce rates and marital infidelity are rapidly becoming societal norms, hundreds of couples met together last month to buck the secular trends of the world with a renewed commitment to God and the sanctity of biblical marriage.

    Jul 09, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Awards Totaling Up to $600K to Honor Pro-Life Heroes

    By Lawrence Jones

    A pro-life foundation announced that it plans to give away up to $600,000 in awards to leaders and groups that have significantly advanced the culture of life. Up to six individuals or groups will be recognized with the "Norinne A. and Raymond E. Ruddy Memorial Pro-Life Prize."

    Jul 10, 2008 | Comments 1
  • N.Y. Women's Conference to Mobilize, Protect 'Backbone of Society'

    By Eric Young

    A three-day gathering will be held this weekend to mobilize women to tackle the issues of HIV/AIDS, debt, global poverty, parenting and spiritual empowerment.

    Jul 08, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Expert: Birth Control Pills Ineffective in Stemming Unintended Pregnancies

    By Aaron Leichman

    Birth control pills have done nothing to stem the tide of rising unintended and teenage pregnancies, according to a population and contraception expert at Princeton University.

    Jul 07, 2008 | Comments 4
  • Mass. Pregnancy Pact Stirs Debate Over Child Care

    By The Associated Press

    The high school where the principal claimed girls formed a pact to get pregnant is one of the few in Massachusetts with a day care center, leading some to wonder whether that sent a message that teen motherhood is OK.

    Jul 02, 2008 | Comments 17
  • Federal Marriage Amendment Re-introduced in Senate

    By Aaron Leichman

    After the California Supreme Court’s infamous ruling that approved gay “marriage” two months ago, pro-family advocates talked endlessly for the need to strengthen the institution of marriage at the national level with a federal amendment.

    Jul 02, 2008 | Comments 112
  • Groups Say 'Pregnancy Pact' in Mass. Town Strengthens Argument for Abstinence

    By Alexander J. Sheffrin

    Gloucester High School, a small school of 1,200 students located in the fishing port city of Gloucester, Mass., may seem like one of the many small, humble, and unassuming schools that dot the nation.

    Jun 27, 2008 | Comments 2
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