Religious Freedom vs. Sexual Expression
In an article in the Journal of Law and Religion, Law Professor Helen Alvare of George Mason University, examines  the inevitable clash between…
Articles by David E. Smith
Governor Rauner Needs to Hear From Us Loud and Clear!!!
The Center for Medical Progress has video documentation of the illegal activities of Planned Parenthood who are selling the body parts of…
Special Election in Illinois’ 18th Congressional District
The race for the 18th Congressional will be held on September 10th.  Republican Darin LaHood and Democrat Rob Mellon are the two…
Planned Parenthood Protests: Aurora & Nationwide This Saturday
Pro-life citizens are gearing up for the National Day of Protest on August 22, 2015 at Planned Parenthood facilities all across America. This #ProtestPP—which…
Special Event: IFI Banquet Less Than 5 Weeks Away!!
Early Bird Specials Expire on August 31st! The Illinois Family Institute’s annual fall banquet is just five weeks away! This important event will be held Friday, September…
Sixth Planned Parenthood Video
The Center for Medical Progress released its sixth video earlier this week titled Human Capital – Episode 2: Inside the Planned Parenthood Supply Site.…
Chicago Taxpayers to Pay for Sex Reassignment Surgery
Continuing to advance a progressive socialist agenda, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel proudly announced this week that taxpayers in the City will be…
A Federal Opportunity to Defund Planned Parenthood
In the wake of yet another video linking Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, to the sale of organs from aborted babies,…
Congress Responds to Latest Controversy Involving Planned Parenthood
This week, U.S. Representatives Peter Roskam (R-West Chicago), Randy Hultgren (R-Campton Hills), Daniel Lipinski (D-Chicago),  Mike Bost (R-Belleville), Rodney Davis (R-Decatur),  and John Shimkus (R-Effingham),…
Protect Your Church or Ministry from Sexual Orientation Lawsuits
Sexual Orientation Gender Identity (SOGI) lawsuits against individuals and ministries have increased in the past couple years, but with the recent U.S.…
Don’t Lose Heart!
A poem by Rev. Maltbie Davenport Babcock (1858-1901), best known as the author of the hymn “This is My Father’s World,” expresses…
Federal Court Says Pro-Life Message is “Offensive” Â
A federal appeals court has ruled that the State of New York may prohibit the issuance of “Choose Life” license plates. A…