Archive - Doug Carlson
Abstinence education: A program that survives scrutiny
“Abstinence education is a failure.” Variations of that message are beginning to pop up in the media once again in light of recent events calling into question the effectiveness of these programs. more »
By Doug Carlson - Sep 3, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education, Sexual Purity, Abstinence
Lowering Drinking Age: Research Says Bad Idea
Business, engineering, journalism, medicine, philosophy. The nation’s finest institutions of higher education pride themselves in rich traditions of academic study. more »
By Doug Carlson - Aug 27, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, , Substance Abuse, Living, Health
40/40 Prayer Vigil calls Christians to prayer
The great 19th century evangelist D.L. Moody once said, “Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure.” E.M. Bounds, a contemporary of Moody who also sounded the clarion call to prayer, added, “A revival of real praying would produce a spiritual revolution.” more »
By Doug Carlson - Aug 19, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, , National
More Than Olympic Gold at Stake in China
All eyes are on China this week as the 2008 Summer Olympic Games officially commence Friday. Millions will tune in over the course of more than two weeks to watch the world’s greatest athletes compete for their sport’s highest honor, Olympic gold. more »
By Doug Carlson - Aug 5, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues,
House nears vote to curb tobacco deceptions, addiction
The $70 billion industry that claims the premature deaths of more Americans each year than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders and suicides combined could soon find business as usual a thing of the past. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 29, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Court throws out fine for indecent ‘wardrobe malfunction’
A federal court has dealt yet another blow to those who wish to uphold basic standards of decency. In what appeared to be a power grab, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday threw out a $550,000 fine levied by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on CBS Corp. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 22, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Modesty, Citizenship, Legislation
Americans now safer with Act on national security
Score one for the American people and the telecommunications companies that partnered with the government to help thwart attacks on our homeland following the horrific events of September 11, 2001. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 15, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National, Issues,
Time ticks on FISA fix for America’s security
While it appears Congress is skilled in the business of leaving things unfinished, that body is set to finish this week what it left undone months ago: an update of a law on intelligence gathering to help keep Americans safe from terrorist attacks on U.S. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 8, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, National
Reason to Celebrate: Nominees Freed Before the Fourth
Parades, picnics, and fireworks will soon mark Independence Day as Americans celebrate 232 years since our nation was birthed through the Declaration of Independence. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jul 1, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, , Legislation, Science, Environment
‘Unfairness’ Doctrine Down but Not Out
From newspapers to news magazines to broadcast and cable television, the liberal bias reigns supreme. Talk radio has largely filled this void as the only medium for news that offers a heavier dose of conservative viewpoints. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jun 24, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty