By
Rev. Thorin Anderson
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09.20.12
So, what is missing in the political campaign of 2012? I would suggest truth and integrity are most notable by their absence. It is little wonder that Americans are jaded and cynical about politicians. Regardless of what they promise before...
The Republican Illinois delegation has returned from the Republican National Convention. The Prairie State sent 69 delegates (including ten alternates) to Tampa.
On Thursday, August 30, the delegation heard Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney not only formally accept the nomination as...
By
Laurie Higgins
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03.13.12
Once again so-called “moderate” Republicans are doing everything they can to coerce platform Republicans who care about those pesky immoderate issues like marriage, family, protecting the lives of the unborn, religious liberty, speech rights, and parental rights.
“Moderate” Republicans in...
Governor Pat Quinn delivered his fiscal year 2013 budget address on Wednesday, February 22nd to the Illinois General Assembly. The governor said that the state’s “rendezvous with reality has arrived.” He contends the proposed budget provides stability through major reductions...
11.03.11
We have recently been made aware of Governor Quinn’s decision to present a Pro-Choice Leadership Award at an upcoming event for a political organization known as Personal PAC. This organization describes itself as a “political action committee (PAC) dedicated to...
By
David E. Smith
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10.12.11
The U.S. Supreme Court has let stand an Illinois law requiring the observance of a moment of silence in Illinois public schools. The High Court declined to hear an appeal of a federal appeals court decision that upheld the law....
By
David E. Smith
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09.28.11
On Wednesday afternoon, State Representative Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) released a statement strongly objecting to what amounts to discrimination as the state of Illinois severs ties to another faith-based foster care adoption organization. This Friday, the Department of Children and Family...
09.20.11
Today, Catholic Social Services (CSS) of Southern Illinois, affiliated with the Diocese of Belleville, took legal action in Springfield, IL, joining Catholic Charities for the Dioceses of Springfield, Peoria, and Joliet in moving to be added to their lawsuit, filed...
By
David E. Smith
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06.27.11
On Monday, June 27th, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty on 17 counts of corruption, including charges related to trying to sell or trade the Illinois U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama. The jury found him...
By
David E. Smith
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05.31.11
How did they vote?
SB 744 — the bill to expand gambling with casinos in Chicago, Rockford, Danville, Park City and South Suburbs as well as video slot machines at racetracks and in Chicago Airports — now moves to the...
By
David E. Smith
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05.30.11
How did they vote?
SB 744 — the massive gambling bill that adds 5 new casinos and creates 6 new racinos — now moves to the Illinois Senate. Please take a moment to tell your state senator to oppose this...
By
David E. Smith
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05.25.11
How did they vote?
HB 3027 — the “comprehensive” sex education bill now moves to the Illinois House. Please take a moment to tell your state representative to oppose this bill.This afternoon, the Illinois Senate voted 30 to 28...
By
David E. Smith
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05.05.11
How did they vote?
For the second time this year — and the first time during this new legislative session — the Illinois House of Representatives rejected a bill to legalize “medical” marijuana, this time by a vote of 53...
By
David E. Smith
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04.14.11
How did they vote?
As I reported in my email update yesterday, HB 3156, sponsored by State Representative Darlene Senger (R-Naperville) fell just 3 votes short of passage on Wednesday, but may get another vote today or Friday. The bill...
By
David E. Smith
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04.08.11
How did they vote?
The Illinois Senate moved quickly this afternoon to confirm Governor Patrick Quinn’s appointment of homosexual, anti-life activist Terry Cosgrove. By a vote of 30-25 with two voting present and two not voting, Cosgrove received the bare...
