SCOTUS Watch | July 10, 2020
SCOTUS finished the current session’s term this week and has issued several significant rulings in the last two weeks. We will be taking a look at the Court’s recent rulings, three cases this week, and four cases next week, breaking them down to understand the substantial impact of each one.
SCOTUS Watch | Jan 10, 2020
The 2020 Supreme Court session kicks off on January 13. The court will hear oral arguments for eight cases this month, including one case that is monumental for religious freedom. In this month's SCOTUS Watch, we have highlighted three cases that are worth noting.
Apr 10, 2019
Kirstjen nielsen, the secretary of homeland security, resigns • Mike huckabee identifies 'biggest threat' to moral fiber of us, why it's the church's fault • Fbi and louisiana authorities investigate 3 'suspicious' fires at african american churches • Senator ted cruz threatens legal action against yale law school for policy that blacklists christian organizations
Feb 10, 2021
Supreme court strikes down california indoor worship ban • House dems revive 'for the people act' aimed at 'voter suppression,' 'dark money,' and gerrymandering • Texas has now officially defunded planned parenthood entirely • Us senate approves amendment to keep embassy in jerusalem
May 10, 2023
Gunman kills at least 8, including children, at texas mall • Biden administration threatens veto on gop border security bill • All 9 supreme court justices push back on oversight • Biden rolls out 2024 budget amid debt ceiling showdown
Mar 10, 2021
National evangelical adoption agency will work with gay couples across u.s. • Supreme court stops college from denying christian students’ free speech • Texas gov. deploys national guard to mexico border in 'operation lone star,' slams biden policies • Pope francis holds historic meeting with shiite cleric in iraq, visits birthplace of abraham
Aug 10, 2022
Senate passes democrats' sweeping health care and climate bill • Indiana governor eric holcomb signs abortion ban to protect unborn babies • 2022 midterm primary results in arizona, missouri, kansas, michigan and washington • Fbi searches trump's mar-a-lago home as part of records probe
Jun 10, 2020
Trump signs international religious freedom executive order, approving $50 million for programs • 'a true public servant': retired st. louis police captain slain by looters, 'serving to the end' • Minneapolis mayor jacob frey rejects city council’s push to defund police, despite veto-proof majority • May sees biggest jobs increase ever of 2.5 million as economy starts to recover from coronavirus
Nov 10, 2021
Senate gop blocks federal election law debate for fourth time this year • Biden administration asks federal appeals court to lift order blocking covid-19 vaccine mandate • House passes bipartisan infrastructure bill after months of negotiations • 200 house republicans sign letter urging biden not to reopen jerusalem consulate
Jul 10, 2019
Ninth circuit blocks trump rule defunding planned parenthood • ‘the church is under attack’: ca lawmakers pass measure forcing pastors to embrace lgbt ideology • Starbucks shop boots police officers because customer ‘did not feel safe’ • San francisco to spend up to $600,000 to paint over george washington mural
Jan 10, 2024
Us national debt hits record $34 trillion • Abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide in 2023 • Kentucky woman ordered to pay more than $350,000 for defending traditional marriage • True the vote wins federal election lawsuit in georgia
My Faith Votes moves people of faith from pews to polls with 100k+ church outreach campaign
Campaign alerts 100,000+ pastors to key ballot issues in their states including abortion and marijuana.
My Faith Votes Survey: 6 in 10 Christians have an even higher view of President Trump during COVID-19 crisis
Six in ten self-identified Christians said they have an even higher view of President Trump because of his leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a survey of over 10,000 people conducted by the nonpartisan voter mobilization group My Faith Votes.
My Faith Votes ‘Write Now’ campaign secures outreach to 300,000 eligible voters in 10 days
My Faith Votes Praises President Trump for Working on Behalf of Christians in First 100 Days...
Press Release: April 10, 2017 - My Faith Votes Congratulates Neil Gorsuch as He Is Sworn In to the Supreme Court
On behalf of My Faith Votes and the community of American Evangelicals our movement represents, we offer our sincere congratulations to America’s new Supreme Court justice, Neil Gorsuch.
Sep 18, 2019
More than 2,200 aborted babies’ bodies found in former doctor’s home • California legislature approves measure criticizing pastors for not embracing lgbt identities • Middle east escalation: iran’s ‘unprecedented attack’ on world’s energy supply • Most believers say they don’t need others for discipleship
Sep 11, 2019
San francisco officials brand nra a ‘domestic terrorist organization’ • Trump says peace talks with taliban are now ‘dead’ • Drew brees criticized for promoting “bring your bible to school day” • Buttigieg family member calls on him to ‘repent’ after abortion remarks
Oct 02, 2019
Whistleblower reaches agreement to testify, will appear ‘very soon’ • Abortion now legal in australia’s most-populous state, lawmakers overturn 119 year ban • ‘fastest-growing church’ has no buildings, no central leadership, and is mostly led by women • China’s xi: ‘no force can stop the chinese people and the chinese nation’
Sep 25, 2019
Wheaton college students sue chicago after being told they can’t evangelize in park • Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry against trump • Conservative activists clean up 50 tons of garbage in liberal los angeles; media silent • Historic: trump’s big push for religious freedom at the united nations
Sep 04, 2019
‘complete devastation...please pray for us’: dorian bashes bahamas with 220 mph gusts, at least 5 dead • ‘the bible stays’: vp mike pence says va hospitals ‘will not be religion-free zones’ • Coach of no. 1 clemson: my purpose is ‘to glorify god’ • All 33 passengers presumed dead after horrific california boat fire, coast guard says
A Conversation with Pastor Corey Brooks: Rooftop Revelations in Chicago's Worst Neighborhood
He's been living on a rooftop for over 100 days in Chicago's worst neighborhood. Find out why!
Oct 16, 2019
Turkish invasion kicks off with bloodshed for us allies and christian minority in syria • Kentucky school must remove ‘prayer lockers’ after group says it’s unconstitutional • Lebron under fire after blaming china row on ‘misinformed’ rockets gm • Ca gov. signs law allowing californians living in u.s. illegally to serve on government boards
Oct 23, 2019
Americans are turning away from church as population of christians decline, pew study claims • Jury rules against texas dad fighting 7-year-old son’s gender transition • Algeria forces christians out of the country’s largest churches • Your tax dollars used to merge mice with aborted human baby body parts: ‘abhorrent on so many levels’
Oct 30, 2019
President trump says isis leader al-baghdadi is dead after us military raid in syria • New poll shows millennial support for constitutional free speech declining • Kanye west: ‘it’s my job to let people know what jesus has done for me’ • Ben carson’s prayer upsets secularists
Oct 09, 2019
Supreme court to hear louisiana abortion case • Atheist group files complaint about texas judge’s bible gift, hug to convicted murderer • Second whistleblower comes forward after speaking with ig: attorney • Nfl fines player for ‘man of god’ headband - is this different than the national anthem controversy?
My Faith Votes Conversation with Pastor Allen Jackson
Watch our conversation with Pastor Allen Jackson about putting faith into action in this critical moment in our nation.
He started a church on the steps of Planned Parenthood
Pastor Ken Peters was faithfully leading his small church in Washington’s northeast city of Spokane when a guest preacher’s Sunday sermon grabbed his heart and prompted an unexpected response. That providential moment led to the creation of “The Church at Planned Parenthood” (TCAPP).
My Faith Votes on Kirk Cameron's Election Special
Be sure to watch Friday, November 4 at 8 & 10 pm (ET) on TBN or the TBN app.
Fostering Hope in the City of Sin
Fostering Hope is working alongside churches in the Las Vegas valley to grow the number of certified foster families, provide ongoing support for current foster parents, bring awareness and education to the unmet needs in the valley, and meet the practical needs of local agencies caring for children.
A First-hand Perspective On: Immigration
Her family has owned land on the Texas/Mexico border for 100 years. This is what they are experiencing right now.
WHAT'S AT STAKE IN 2018
There are over 10.000 verified elections in 2018! View our detailed map that highlights how critical this year really is.
11 Tips for Discerning the News
In an era of misinformation and disinformation, it is more important than ever to sort fact from fiction. Here are 10 tips to help you discern news stories.
A Conversation with Lt. Col. Allen West: What's At Stake
With over 100,000 elections taking place in 2022, there is a lot at stake for our communities, states, and nation this year. Jason Yates, My Faith Votes CEO, candidly talks with Lt. Col. Allen West about the critical upcoming Midterm Election...and that it all boils down to individual rights.
A Q&A with Dennis Prager: God Will Ask You Why You Didn’t Vote
A few weeks ago My Faith Votes sat down with Dennis Prager, the leading conservative radio host, author and co-founder of Prager University. The wide-ranging conversation, which you can view here, touched on the political and cultural divide in America, how the ideology of the Left constitutes a godless religion that has infiltrated society’s core, raising boys in today’s culture and Big Tech’s biased censorship of over 100 PragerU videos.
My Faith Votes Conversation with Pastor Robert Morgan
Watch our conversation with Pastor Robert Morgan about how the Bible played a critical role throughout our nation's history.
Jun 01, 2022
My faith votes ‘write now’ campaign secures outreach to 300,000 eligible voters in 10 days • 'life begins at conception': oklahoma gov. kevin stitt signs nation's most restrictive abortion ban into law • This is the first thing americans did when they heard of d-day invasion • How a nine-year-old killed in uvalde shared the gospel
Sep 15, 2021
Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million americans • California gov. gavin newsom beats back gop-led recall • Texas' election integrity bill is now law • If we desire a more perfect union, then we need to read the constitution
May 18, 2022
10 killed, 3 injured in mass shooting at buffalo supermarket • 26 million americans stopped reading the bible regularly during covid-19 • Biden says baby formula shortage to ease in weeks as u.s. imports more • My faith votes launches massive ‘write now’ postcard and letter-writing campaign ahead of midterm elections
Nov 02, 2022
My faith votes moves people of faith from pews to polls with 100k+ church outreach campaign • Biden paints oil firms as war profiteers, talks windfall tax • With one week to go before election day, several senate races are polling at near ties • Coach kennedy to be reinstated at washington school after supreme court prayer ruling
CEO of My Faith Votes: 'President Biden has disregarded the Constitution and shaken our nation's foundation by stealing our freedoms out from under us'
No person should ever be subjected to harassment, coercion, or sanctions for making an informed, voluntary decision in regard to vaccines that have not been tested for their long-term impact. Government overreach has hit the tipping point.
Oct 11, 2023
Biden administration waiving 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in texas • Netanyahu vows massive response in ‘war to ensure our existence’ • Over 100 black pastors oppose ballot initiative to enshrine abortion in ohio constitution • Rfk jr. announces he will run as an independent candidate
Feb 01, 2023
'queer theory is not black history' – gov. desantis addresses nixing ap african american studies course • Colorado baker loses appeal over refusal to make gender transition cake • 10 million 2022 california ballots unaccounted for, report finds • Minnesota governor tim walz signs bill legalizing abortions up to birth
Mar 24, 2021
Dr. julia letlow makes history in louisiana, wins house seat to succeed late husband • Netanyahu announces victory, starts talking to coalition partners • South dakota gov. kristi noem sends girls sports bill back to state lawmakers • Colorado shooting leaves 10 dead in latest mass tragedy
Oct 05, 2022
25m christians might not vote with abortion, parental rights, economy on ballot • Los angeles pastor john macarthur publicly rebukes gavin newsom for 'diabolical' policies, invoking jesus • Hurricane ian death toll surpasses 100 as florida struggles to recover • Conservative-dominated scotus begins new term, set to hear cases with potential to bring 'significant' changes to the law
Nov 13, 2019
On 100th anniversary, trump makes history as first us president to ever speak at veteran's day parade • Lesbian minister appointed new head of national abortion federation • Daca lands before supreme court: showdown over trump bid to end ‘dreamer’ program • Biological male runner named conference’s female ‘athlete of the week’
Mar 16, 2022
Colorado bill would legalize abortions for all 40 weeks of pregnancy • Congress passes $1.5 trillion consolidated appropriations act • Disney ceo apologizes for not taking 'stronger' stance against florida lgbt bill • Harris county tx finds 10,000 uncounted ballots from primary day
Mar 29, 2023
House republicans pass parents bill of rights • Six killed in shooting at nashville christian school • Israeli pm netanyahu announces pause on controversial judicial overhaul to ‘avert a civil war through discussion’ • Iowa becomes 10th state to ban gender transition surgeries for minors
Mar 27, 2024
Alabama governor signs bill banning dei programs at public schools and universities • Christ and his resurrection changes everything • Biden signs $1.2 trillion government spending bill that averted shutdown at last minute • Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 americans in 2022, cdc says
Apr 13, 2022
Shanghai covid lockdown lifted for some, but millions remain trapped as china sticks to strict "zero-covid" policy • Largest teachers union spent twice as much on politics as on member needs • Clergy from 104 ohio congregations unite against radical education agendas • Holy week…so what?
Jan 20, 2021
March for life cancels annual in-person washington rally, goes virtual • Big plans: team biden sets out ambitious policy package for first 10 days in office • 60% rise in christians killed worldwide in 2020: open doors report • Religious makeup of the 117th congress is 88% christian
Mar 09, 2022
Medication abortion now accounts for more than half of all us abortions • Biden pivots on russian oil embargo, announces ban • Iowa becomes 11th state to pass law banning boys who identify as trans from competing in girls' sports • Pastor who just spent 101 days following god’s call by camping on a frigid chicago roof makes stunning announcement
Sep 27, 2023
Biden makes border history with most immigrant encounters in august ever recorded • Newsom vetoes controversial gender-identity bill in california • Dallas mayor to switch to gop • Dod support for ukraine will not be hindered by potential government shutdown
Why You Should Worry About the Supreme Court’s Disturbing Ruling on the First Amendment
Just before the stroke of midnight on May 29, while protests and riots against the murder of George Floyd raged across America, the Supreme Court issued one of this year’s most important rulings on the First Amendment.
Aug 14, 2019
Chaos at hong kong airport as protests turn violent, disrupting flights for second day in a row • Republican lt. gov. mcnally remains opposed to bill that could ban all abortions in tn • Oprah says shootings result of losing the ‘core moral center’ provided by churches • North korea’s forced abortions: the hermit kingdom’s underreported human rights abuses
Apr 05, 2023
Liberals gain majority on wisconsin supreme court • Trump pleads not guilty to grand jury charges during arraignment in manhattan court • Religion, patriotism, and having children diminish in importance for americans • ‘keep the faith’: arkansas church destroyed by tornado holds service
Dec 21, 2022
Congressional negotiators roll out sweeping $1.7 trillion funding bill • Supreme court temporarily halts expiration of title 42 border policy • Vatican defrocks priests for life director frank pavone • ‘he shows me grace every day’: gov. glenn youngkin leans on his faith to lead virginia
National Call to Prayer for President Trump
Join with Christians across the nation on Sunday, June 2, by praying for President Trump. We’ve created three prayer points with scriptures to help guide your time. Pray on your own, with your family, your community group, or your church.
A Biblical Approach to Marriage
At the forefront of Genesis, we see God’s beautiful design and purpose for human sexuality and human flourishing. We also see that marriage has only one meaning and that is marriage sanctioned by God joins one man and one woman in a single union.
Jul 24, 2019
Hong kong protests grow violent as masked assailants attack demonstrators, passengers at subway station • State department hosts largest religious freedom summit in world history; survivors testify • Planned parenthood fires ceo leana wen after 10 months, wants more aggressive pro-abortion leader • David jeremiah warns modern church is entertainment-driven social organization afraid of controversy
Every Vote Matters
With over 80,000 local and state elections taking place across the nation this year, it’s important to look back on just how incredibly close some of the state legislative races were in 2018.
Dec 18, 2019
‘check your heart’ black worship leader tells critics angry he prayed for president in white house • Anti-religion group forces elementary school to cancel live nativity • No lie, belief in god is good for you • Shock report finds at least 1000 christians have been killed in nigeria during 2019
Survey Results: This is Your #1 issue Going Into the 2022 Midterm Election
We recently sent out a survey to My Faith Votes followers, asking “What is the most important issue to you this year?” When we compiled the results, we were reminded (once again) of the profound opportunity before us this midterm election cycle.
We Must Stand with Israel When Rockets Fly
Last week, Israel was pounded by what seemed like an endless stream of rocket attacks. The explosions and bloodshed serve as a reminder that our ally is an island of freedom in a sea of turmoil. Now, as always, the only flourishing democracy in the Middle East needs our unwavering support.
My Faith Votes mobilizes churches to host ‘Voter Registration Sunday’ on Sept. 20, registering Christians to vote in November
My Faith Votes, a nonpartisan organization that mobilizes people of faith to vote in local, state and national elections, will observe its second annual national “Voter Registration Sunday” on Sept. 20 in an effort to register Christians to vote in the upcoming November national and local elections.
Mar 17, 2021
California ‘ethnic studies’ proposal teaches kids white christians are evil, chant to aztec gods • ‘easy to vote, but hard to cheat’: iowa passes major election legislation • Vatican bars blessing of same-sex unions: god 'does not and cannot bless sin’ • Arkansas governor signs legislation banning almost all abortions
My Faith Votes Survey Finds Evangelicals Want Tax Reform
In an internal survey of over 3,000 politically active Evangelical voters, My Faith Votes found that an overwhelming majority — 95 percent — support the effort to “significantly reform the tax code in America.” Only a fraction, 3.3 percent, opposed Congress’ current tax reform efforts.Jan 26, 2022
State department issues 'do not travel' warning for ukraine as embassy staff is told to leave • Time-lapse video shows huge crowds at 2022 march for life • Osha withdraws biden administration vaccine mandate for large companies • Christian flag brings free speech test to supreme court
Here's a Tool to Find Out If LGBTQ Propaganda Is in Your Kid’s School
Is your child’s school infected by the progressive left?
Mar 25, 2020
Planned parenthood refuses to comply with ohio ag's order to stop non-essential abortions • Despite coronavirus, chinese government continues to destroy churches, steal crosses • Government closure of churches during covid-19 is legal if temporary • Trump on house democrats coronavirus relief bill: 'no way i’m signing that deal' with 'green new deal stuff'
SCOTUS Watch | June 2, 2020
Late Friday evening, May 29, on a narrow 5 to 4 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled against a California church’s appeal regarding the state of California’s limits on religious services due to COVID-19.
Why Should You Care About Your Local School Board
Your efforts to influence your school board may not make the paper, but could lead to lasting change in your schools and community.Apr 07, 2021
W.va. implements nation's 'most expansive' school choice program by helping pay for private, homeschool • State dept. disbands trump-era commission that heightened importance of religious freedom • U.s. companies face boycott threats, mounting pressure to take sides in america’s voting rights battle • Warnock deletes tweet claiming people can save themselves, easter transcends jesus' resurrection
My Faith Votes ‘Write Now’ get out the vote campaign reaches 600,000 eligible voters
Postcard and letter-writing campaign mobilizes hundreds of thousands ahead of midterms.
May 06, 2020
Kansas city repeals name gathering order • Pro-life activists ordered to pay planned parenthood over $1.2m for exposé on baby body parts scandal • California's 'worst of the worst' bills: blocking parents from kids' abortions and trans treatments • Americans urged to pray remotely for revival, god's glory on nat'l day of prayer
Feb 12, 2020
Starbucks partners with organization promoting sex-changes for minors • Bernie sanders says being pro-choice ‘absolutely essential’ to being democrat; critic calls it ‘excommunicating’ • Criminals would be protected from deportation under bill house democrats back • U.s. says two soldiers killed, six wounded in afghanistan attack
May 05, 2021
Biden, tim scott present dueling visions for america • States introduced over 500 bills saving babies from abortions and 61 have become law • Opponents of ‘critical race theory’ win texas school board election • Public prayer gathering prohibited at us capitol building for national day of prayer
A Prescription to Kill: A Conversation with Dr. Ingrid Skop
Over the last few years, European countries have conducted high-quality studies linking pregnancy outcomes with deaths. They found that a woman is six times as likely to commit suicide in the year following an abortion than following childbirth. Further data illustrates those countries with strict anti-abortion laws—like Poland—have the lowest maternal mortality rates and almost zero abortions. Meanwhile, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate. Dr. Skop has been an obstetrician for over 30 years. Throughout her career, she has seen women who have been harmed by abortion, and now, with a dramatic increase in chemical abortions, even more women are being harmed. We can change course and improve our maternal mortality rates, but if we are going to be effective, we must first understand the issue.
My Faith Votes to host third annual 'National Voter Registration Sunday' Sept. 26
National Voter Registration Sunday is an annual event for churches across the nation to encourage their congregations to engage civically and register to vote. It is a non-partisan effort, hosted every fourth Sunday of September, that does not endorse any candidate or political party. Instead, National Voter Registration Sunday is about encouraging Christians to bring the solutions of their faith into the ballot box.
BREAKING: House Passes Late-Term Abortion Ban
This Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted 237-189 against to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The bill was based on scientific evidence that at 20 weeks — and perhaps even earlier — fetuses have developed receptors capable of making them feel pain.Giving Thanks: An Everyday Tradition
For the Christian, Thanksgiving is more than a Thursday in November, it’s an attitude to embrace and a prayer to offer every day.
Mar 01, 2023
12 democratic-led states challenge restrictions on abortion pill • Wsj: u.s. energy department report says lab leak most likely source of global coronavirus pandemic • Oklahoma senate moves to ensure only us citizens are voting in state elections • Revival spreads to texas a&m, indiana wesleyan and lsu
Mar 13, 2019
February highest total of undocumented immigrants illegally crossing the border • President trump orders creation of new task force to prevent veteran suicides • Colorado drops case against christian baker • Eight americans among 157 dead after ethiopian airlines flight crashes after takeoff
Feb 28, 2024
Trump and biden win michigan, but ‘uncommitted’ votes demand attention • Ivf embryos are protected children under state law, alabama supreme court rules • Republicans call for immigration crackdown after college student’s death • Believing in god-given rights indicates 'christian nationalism,' politico journalist says
Dec 30, 2020
Mass. legislature overrides veto, expands access to abortion • Mcconnell blocks quick vote on $2,000 stimulus checks, says senate to bring trump requests 'into focus' • Israel heads into 4th election in 2 years after government collapses • Sudan arrests 9 muslim extremists tied to church burnings, threats against churchgoers
Apr 08, 2020
David benham arrested for pro-life counseling outside abortion clinic: 'we maintained our social distance' • Coronavirus outbreak spurs record bible purchases: ‘people are looking for hope’ • Trump says he opposes mail-in voting for november • Most u.s. churches planning a digital easter, 93% gathering online amid covid-19
The Equality Act’s Attack on Women and Girls
This is the third in a series of four articles on the Equality Act.
Dec 14, 2022
Kyrsten sinema leaves democratic party, adding drama to tight senate margin • Biden signs respect for marriage act into law • California pushes assisted suicide, christian physicians object • Kirk cameron denied chance to bring his new children’s book to public library story hours
Jul 08, 2020
Outrage after california bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic • Massachusetts city officially recognizes partnerships of three or more spouses • 87 percent of christians believe america has been blessed by god, barna shows • China begins repressive crackdown on hong kong, removes books from libraries that promote democracy
Mar 20, 2024
Us vp harris visits mn abortion clinic in historic first • Judge tosses some trump georgia charges in election interference case • Chuck schumer calls for new elections in israel, criticizing netanyahu's leadership • Nearly 30% of gen z women identify as lgbt
Aug 12, 2020
Trump takes big steps to bypass deadlocked congress, offering relief to struggling americans • Biden taps kamala harris as running mate, setting aside tensions from primary • Seattle police chief resigns as violence-riddled cities slash police funds: 'evil will take over' • Lebanese government resigns as fury over deadly explosion deepens political crisis
Nov 18, 2020
Massachusetts house passes democrat amendment legalizing abortions up to birth • Alito sounds alarm: 'religious liberty is in danger of becoming a second-class right' • Moderna's candidate covid-19 vaccine looks to protect 94.5% of those who get it, trial shows • Stage set for decisive senate races in georgia
Sep 06, 2023
Pro-life activists found guilty in federal court for dc abortion clinic blockade • Democracy a top concern for u.s. voters • U.s. health agency recommends easing federal marijuana restrictions • Coach joe kennedy lauded as 'hero' after taking knee in prayer for first time since supreme court victory
Dec 02, 2020
New arkansas bill to criminalize nearly all forms of abortions • Supreme court: pandemic no excuse to discriminate against religious groups • Iran plans ‘calculated’ response after nuclear scientist killed as newspaper calls for revenge on israeli city • 'it's god who touches people's hearts': franklin graham says 1.7 million people accepted christ through this year's bgea efforts
Jan 04, 2023
50 pro-life measures adopted in 2022, and 12 states protect nearly all preborn children • House adjourns without a new speaker as mccarthy loses three rounds of voting • More than 2,500 show up for kirk cameron's story time hour at indianapolis public library • Separating school bathrooms based on sex is constitutional, court rules
Evaluating Election Day Results
Gov. Mike Huckabee gives his honest and informed analysis, good or bad, of November's elections. Because blowing smoke does the GOP no good.Feb 24, 2021
Bay area school board members resign after making disparaging comments about parents in virtual meeting • Catholic league: pro-trans ‘equality act’ the ‘most comprehensive assault on christianity ever written into law’ • Democrat ron kim calls for cuomo to be impeached over nursing home scandal • Fleeing tyranny for freedom: 500 uk churches welcoming thousands fleeing hong kong escaping communism
Oct 13, 2021
California becomes eighth state to implement universal, automatic mail-in voting • Southwest, american airlines workers will have to get vaccinated, despite texas order • Justice department asks court to stop texas abortion law from being implemented • Mcconnell slams garland for school board memo, says parent protests are 'democracy, not intimidation'
Jaci Velasquez and Evan Craft join My Faith Votes to mobilize Hispanic Christians to vote
Contemporary Christian singers Jaci Valesquez and Evan Craft have joined My Faith Votes — a nonpartisan, faith-based organization — as spokespeople to encourage members of the Hispanic Christian community to vote in the upcoming elections.
Sep 29, 2021
House passes $1 billion for israel’s iron dome system in blowout vote • Cyber ninjas releases findings on maricopa county election audit • Fbi data shows an unprecedented spike in murders nationwide in 2020 • Thousands of high school students across the country just bowed their heads to pray in unison
Initiative Seeks to Increase Evangelical Vote in November: 'Churches Alone Can Make All the Difference'
Our Church Votes, an outgrowth of My Faith Votes, is a bipartisan nationwide campaign that seeks "to encourage church attendees to register to vote in upcoming national and local elections and to educate themselves on the issues most important to people of faith."
Post Election Thoughts: A message from the CEO
Elections come and go. This is a process that will never end because we live in a broken world. To keep the proper perspective, it helps to remember our assignment, which is not fixed on “winning” elections. Our call is simple...we PRAY for our nation, we THINK biblically about issues, and we VOTE…in every election. The results belong to God.
Aug 19, 2020
Appeals court overrules judge's decision in california church case, church meets for sunday services anyway • Trump announces 'historic peace agreement' between israel, uae • Austin city council slashes police funding by $150m, shifts portion of money to fund abortion • Texas judge reverses ‘save james’ decision, gives mom who wants ‘gender transition’ for child all rights
Oct 26, 2022
‘gender-affirming’ mastectomies in children spike 389% from 2016 to 2019 • Biden vows to push abortion rights bill if democrats keep control of congress • Americans trust the gov’t more than the church to make 'meaningful change': barna • Cdc advisers’ vote to put covid shots on ‘vaccine schedule’ ignites new fight in midterm campaigns
Oct 21, 2020
New data analysis finds 353 counties with 1.8 million more registered voters than eligible citizens • 'digital civil war': media and big tech suppress major news story with damaging email on biden • Amid tumult over constitution, chile watches two churches burn • Christian leaders react to joe biden's support for 8-y-o kids identifying as transgender
Nov 04, 2020
Trump, biden battle for 270: key swing states still counting votes in tight race • Senate majority hangs in the balance in these yet-to-be determined races • Louisiana voters pass pro-life amendment: abortion is not a constitutional right • Gunmen storm kabul university, killing 22, in second deadly attack on students in just over a week
May 12, 2021
Gas supplies dwindle in u.s. southeast, prices climb due to pipeline outage • Israel, hamas escalate fighting with no end in sight • Canadian pastor who escaped communist tyranny arrested for holding church service • Biden admin. bans sexual orientation, gender identity discrimination in healthcare
Jan 22, 2020
Trump fighting to put prayer back in schools: 'we will not allow faithful americans to be bullied' • 260 million christians were affected by extreme levels of persecution in 2019 • Most evangelicals say churches should discuss politics, pew shows • Trump legal team plays offense as impeachment trial begins with bitter dispute over rules
Jan 09, 2019
Trump urges wall funding to fix border crisis • Pennsylvania high school’s ‘bible ban’ • Gop sen. cruz, rep. rooney introduce constitutional amendment to impose term limits on congress • House democrats seek to restore abortion group funding
Sep 02, 2020
Us marshals rescue 39 missing children, arrest suspects on trafficking charges after two-week operation • Replacing riots with revival: christian movement brings baptism and worship to streets of kenosha • More than half of us adults, 30% of evangelicals believe jesus isn’t god: study • A night of polar opposites in america
Jan 11, 2023
Fda to allow retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills • House gop’s slim majority passes new rules aimed at accountability, reining in federal spending • Faith on the hill: the religious composition of the 118th congress • Here are the 4 big election storylines for 2023
Jul 29, 2020
My faith votes initiative seeks to increase evangelical vote in november: 'churches alone can make all the difference' • Supreme court rejects nevada church’s appeal to lift state’s limits on worship gatherings • In landmark speech, pompeo says china is world’s biggest threat • Violent deaths lead chicagoland pastor to organize prayer walks
Dec 20, 2023
U.s. supreme court agrees to hear important abortion pill case • Us homelessness up 12% from 2022, hits highest level since 2007 • House votes to formally approve biden impeachment inquiry • Satanic temple display at iowa capitol spurs outrage, debate, prayer
Flag Day through the eyes of a 15-year-old
Flag Day serves as a necessary reminder of the vision our Founding Fathers had for our country and a chance to renew our commitment to it. May this Flag Day cause our nation to remember what our flag stands for, the patriots that sacrificed on our behalf, and our Pledge of Allegiance affirming that we are, “one nation under God.”
WHAT’S AT STAKE BEYOND THE ELECTIONS
If Christians don’t quickly recognize that we’ve walked out on our job, and make a 180 turn to actually do what we’ve been called to do, then the future of our nation will be in doubt.
Jun 07, 2023
Utah district bans bible in elementary and middle schools 'due to vulgarity or violence' • California senate democrats honor drag 'nuns' after dodgers debacle • India's worst train crash in decades kills at least 288 • Texas becomes largest state to ban sex-change surgeries, puberty blockers for minors
2018 Will Be A Critical Year for America – But Are We Ready?
It is essential as Christians that we are aware of all that’s at stake in 2018. We need to know now who is really “in” to make a difference in 2018.Jan 16, 2019
The 7 people christians trust more than their pastors • Youngest black legislator elected in west virginia • Today we celebrate religious freedom day • Attorney general nominee william barr’s confirmation hearing
Nov 25, 2020
30-year military chaplain fired from air force – his crime? biblical views on sexual morality • Americans most thankful for and to family this thanksgiving • Ben carson says ‘god is still in charge’ after becoming ‘desperately ill’ with covid-19 • Senate confirms 225th trump judge, a modern record for gop presidents in one term
On this Veterans Day, I celebrate my brothers and sisters in arms
I have always known Veterans Day as a time to remember those who wore the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. The years a veteran serves create a life-changing experience built by the training we go through, the places we are asked to serve, and the growing willingness to die for our country. No other citizen can fully grasp what it means to be in the military. All veterans, no matter when they served, are brothers and sisters in arms, sharing a bond that will be with them for their entire lives.
Fighting for Life
Georgia legislators have passed a bill banning abortion after the baby has a detectable heartbeat, which is around six weeks, unless the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life or poses “substantial and irreversible physical harm” to the mother.
A Step Forward For Religious Liberty
Last Thursday in the Rose Garden on the White House lawn, on the very same day as the National Day of Prayer, President Donald J. Trump signed the Presidential Executive Order, “Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty.” You can read this brief Presidential Executive Order here.
Mar 20, 2019
Nebraskan heros pull together amid worst flood in half a century • Ohio student suspended after posting bible verses around school • Governor newsom orders halt of california’s death penalty • Australian christian leaders respond to christchurch massacre
May 04, 2022
National day of prayer: praying for america's justice systems • Supreme court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows • Mayorkas testifies dhs is creating 'disinformation governance board' • Biden eyes long-awaited student debt relief starting at $10,000 per borrower
Oct 19, 2022
92% of bible users say scripture has 'transformed' their life: survey • 5 states to vote on marijuana; outcomes could be disastrous • Voters break toward republican candidates in big swing from september: poll • Chase bank allegedly shutters bank account of religious freedom nonprofit, demands donor list
God Is Not Surprised by the Election Results
A politically active believer, John Quincy Adams, knew what it was like to win and lose. When asked why he continued to fight through opposition and even failure, Adams never wavered
Seize the Opportunity
At My Faith Votes, we encourage you to do three simple things: PRAY, THINK, and ACT. It’s a formula for everyday life, not just for voting. As an opportunity arises, we seek the Lord in prayer, we consult with scripture to follow God’s principles, and then we take action on the opportunity before us, allowing the influence of our faith to be a source for good to those around us.
May 22, 2019
Al governor signs sweeping abortion ban into law: 'every life is a sacred gift from god' • Sat to use 'adversity score' for students applying to college • Trump unveils plan to ‘transform’ america’s immigration system, focus on high-skilled workers • Four in 10 americans embrace some form of socialism
Nov 28, 2018
Us missionary killed by ‘world’s most isolated’ tribe • Number of abortions in us declines to lowest level since 2006 • Hundreds of migrants apparently try rushing toward california port of entry, as trump threatens to close entire border • Advent begins this sunday
Dec 08, 2021
Bob dole to lie in state at the u.s. capitol on thursday • Just 18% of us households are 'nuclear families' with a married couple and children • Top four takeaways for christians from the dobbs oral arguments • New york city announces first-in-the-nation vaccine mandate for private companies
Contagious Christians
The reality of the coronavirus disruption should motivate us like never before to share the good news of the gospel while we still can. We’ve seen how our world has changed almost overnight and how quickly things can go from bad to worse.
A Conversation with Billy Hallowell: How to Discern Truth in Biased News
We all know that the news can be overwhelming. The headlines and sound bites are all meant to influence how we see the world around us. So, it’s critical to understand how we interpret it, what the news is really trying to say, and the agendas behind it.
A Virus More Dangerous Than COVID-19
Financial relief is finally on the way to many Americans who are struggling due to the COVID-19 crisis. Yet, it will take a lot longer for Americans to recover from the fear the Coronavirus has sparked in many peoples’ hearts.