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February 15, 2021
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Impeachment: A Saga Put to Rest, or a Slumbering Beast Awoken?
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by Tony Perkins
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With Saturday's vote in the Senate acquitting President Trump on the charge of "inciting" the mob who stormed the U.S. Capitol while Electoral College votes were being counted, many may be asking whether the era of impeachment is over (at least for now). Others may be asking whether impeachment as a political weapon is only just being awoken.
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California and Maine Continue Pestering Religious Freedom
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Over the past year, churches have faced unprecedented challenges because of the coronavirus pandemic, and they have demonstrated remarkable resilience as they have adapted to serve their congregations in new and creative ways. Many churches initially suspended indoor worship services to comply with government mandates and protect their communities by slowing the spread of the novel illness. During the summer months, when churches began cautiously reopening, courts generally deferred to local governments by upholding restrictions on indoor worship services and gatherings.
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Alabama Bill Would Protect Children From Puberty Blockers
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by Joseph Backholm
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Legislation to prohibit doctors from prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to minors is advancing in the Alabama State legislature.
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Connecticut Seeks to Stifle the Voice of Pregnancy Resource Centers
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by Mary Szoch
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Last week, the Connecticut State Senate considered SB 835, "An Act Concerning Deceptive Advertising Practices of Limited Services Pregnancy Centers." Contrary to its title, this bill is not about deceptive advertising. In fact, there is no substantial evidence that clients seeking services at Connecticut pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) have been or currently are being deceived. No, this bill is about silencing PRCs...
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On this special "Faith & Freedom" edition of Washington Watch, we feature Sen. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, and Rep. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip and U.S. Representative for the 1st district of Louisiana. Senator Lankford shares how his faith and background in pastoral ministry has driven him to advocate for religious liberties and biblical values to be upheld in America. Whip Scalise shares his story of how the Lord worked a miracle after he was shot while practicing for the 2017 Congressional Baseball Game. He discusses how this trying time was a faith-building experience as he witnessed the power of prayer.
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On this special "Faith & Freedom" edition of Washington Watch, we feature Sen. James Lankford, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, and Rep. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip and U.S. Representative for the 1st district of Louisiana. Senator Lankford shares how his faith and background in pastoral ministry has driven him to advocate for religious liberties and biblical values to be upheld in America. Whip Scalise shares his story of how the Lord worked a miracle after he was shot while practicing for the 2017 Congressional Baseball Game. He discusses how this trying time was a faith-building experience as he witnessed the power of prayer.
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