Keys for Kids Ministries’ ‘Uncle Charlie’ Dies at 84

Keys for Kids Ministries’ ‘Uncle Charlie’ Dies at 84

(Keys for Kids/Mission Network News) — It is with deep sadness, but great hopefulness, that Keys for Kids Ministries (formerly Children’s Bible Hour) announces the passing of Charlie VanderMeer (a.k.a. Uncle Charlie). He passed away quietly at his home on Friday, February 22, 2019, following a recent fall. “It’s not what you know, it’s who […]

Senate Democrats Kill Bill That Sought to Protect Babies Born Alive During Abortions

Senate Democrats Kill Bill That Sought to Protect Babies Born Alive During Abortions

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Monday killed a bill that would have protected babies who are born alive during abortions as the legislative body was unable to obtain enough votes to overcome a filibuster. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-NE, had filed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which required abortionists to obtain medical care for infants who […]

Academic Stopped From Researching ‘Sex-Change Regret’ Says Fear, Sensitivity of Subject Is Stifling Debate

Academic Stopped From Researching ‘Sex-Change Regret’ Says Fear, Sensitivity of Subject Is Stifling Debate

(The Christian Institute) — An academic has challenged a decision by Bath Spa University to refuse him permission to research transgender regret. Psychotherapist James Caspian wanted to study people who had undergone “sex-change” operations only to later regret their decision and seek to reverse their transition. His research proposal was rejected by the university for […]

Senator Pushes Back After Oklahoma Baptist Convention Opposes Bill to Abolish Abortion

Senator Pushes Back After Oklahoma Baptist Convention Opposes Bill to Abolish Abortion

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A Southern Baptist senator in Oklahoma is pushing back after the General Baptist Convention of Oklahoma issued an open letter this week expressing “concerns” over a bill that he proposed that would outlaw abortion in the state, remarking that while the entity is opposed to abortion, it “cannot in good conscience get […]

Idaho Couple Sues Planned Parenthood Over Birth of Their Son After Drug-Induced Abortion Fails

Idaho Couple Sues Planned Parenthood Over Birth of Their Son After Drug-Induced Abortion Fails

BOISE, Idaho — A couple from Idaho has filed suit against two Planned Parenthood locations after their son, who is now two years old, was born after a drug-induced abortion failed. The two are now seeking $765,000 in compensation, as well as damages due to alleged breach of contract, unfair trade practices, and emotional distress. […]

Vermont House Overwhelmingly Passes Bill Proclaiming ‘Fundamental Right’ to Abortion, But No ‘Independent Rights’ for Unborn

Vermont House Overwhelmingly Passes Bill Proclaiming ‘Fundamental Right’ to Abortion, But No ‘Independent Rights’ for Unborn

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Setting it on track to becoming law, the Vermont House of Representatives has overwhelmingly advanced a bill that would codify abortion in state law as being a “fundamental right,” while also stating that “[a] fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus shall not have independent rights under Vermont law.” It additionally prohibits the prosecution of any woman […]

Trump’s HHS Department Bars Abortion Facilities From Federal Family Planning Funding

Trump’s HHS Department Bars Abortion Facilities From Federal Family Planning Funding

WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the finalization of its rule changes to the federal Title X family planning services funding program, which will disqualify abortion facilities, such as those run by Planned Parenthood, from receiving federal funds, as well as any locations that promote, support or refer for […]

Committee Votes Against Bill That Would Have Prohibited ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ in South Carolina’s Public Libraries

Committee Votes Against Bill That Would Have Prohibited ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ in South Carolina’s Public Libraries

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina House committee has voted to table a bill that would have, in effect, prohibited events such as “Drag Queen Story Hour” from being presented in the state’s public libraries. According to reports, Rep. Garry Smith, R-Greenville, had proposed a budget amendment that would have required all state-funded libraries to abide […]