| Stand for Marriage? You're Not Alone |
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Most of the popular culture would have you think that if you believe in the true definition of marriage, you are part of a small minority. A new comprehensive study by the Alliance Defense Fund suggests otherwise. In what is likely the most extensive national research survey of its kind, ADF and Public Opinion Strategists found that 62 percent of Americans believe that "marriage should be defined only as a union between one man and one woman."
This actually shouldn't come as a shock. When this issue has been before the voters, 31 states have voted to protect marriage in their state constitution - like Arizona did in 2008. Reality is that we have much to be hopeful about in our battle to preserve the definition of marriage.
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Who is the Father?
Father's Day sparked a slew of stories about dads and their role in the family. Jennifer Lahl wrote this piece about a recent decision by British Columbia's high court in favor of donor-conceived children having access to their biological information. Rulings like this are critical to advancing the public conversation about In Vitro Fertilization and understanding the rights of all involved - especially the children. |
The New York Times told the story of a young boy, conceived through sperm donation, being raised by two women and the sperm donor (who the boy only knows as uncle right now) and the sperm donor's same-sex partner. The problems with this arrangement are evident, and the long term effects on the child in this story will probably never be told. When the needs of children are second to the wants of adults, there are always consequences, and sadly, it's typically the children who pay the price.
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On the Radio |
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On Monday, I was on for the full hour of the Andrew Tallman Show on 1360 KPXQ AM to discuss the Abortion Consent Act litigation. I had a great time with Andrew talking about the pro-life movement in Arizona. Click here to listen to the podcast.
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City Elections Impact Everyone |
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On the Foundations blog this week, CAP's Blackstone legal intern Angelina wrote about the impact one city's election can have on the entire state. Read more here.
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| Time is Running Out to Register to Vote |
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Many city elections are just two months away. If you're not registered to vote, you'll want to soon! If you are, please forward this email to your friends and family, and remind them to register and be sure to turn out to vote on August 30. We are in the process of compiling the results for our city election Voter Guide and will be publishing them in the next few weeks to AZVoterGuide.com.
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