July 4 – Remember America’s Founding Ideal
America has come a long way since 1776 because men and women who believe in our founding ideal fought for them to become a reality in our nation. This election year, it’s up to us to play our part in this story by voting for leaders who will protect our constitutional rights.
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
Dec 04, 2019
Trump seeks to designate mexican drug cartels as terror organizations • Jesus came to proclaim good news to the poor - but now they’re leaving church • American pastors tear-gassed in hong kong as they supported pro-democracy protesters • Fewer americans are donating to charity, and their relationship with god may have something to do with it
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
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
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
Oct 04, 2023
Laphonza butler sworn in to succeed sen. dianne • Speaker ousted after deal to avert government shutdown • Mandatory minimums, payday lending, and voting rights in first session of supreme court term • Pastor appreciation month: how to encourage and advise your pastor
Mar 04, 2020
Supreme court set to argue important election-year abortion case • Biden rolls to super tuesday victories across the south, sanders wins colorado and vermont • Israeli scientists say they’ll have a coronavirus vaccine in just weeks • Death toll jumps to at least 24 after tornado rips through nashville and central tennessee
Aug 04, 2021
House foreign affairs committee reveals latest on covid-19 origin probe • Senators reveal bill text and introduce $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal after rare weekend session • American medical association pushes to remove sex from birth certificates • Bacon may disappear in california as pig rules take effect
4 PRAYER PRIORITIES FOR AMERICA IN MAY 2019
While Thursday, May 2, is our National Day of Prayer, we must be vigilant to pray for America consistently and even daily. These are our four major prayer priorities for America in the month of May. Tell your friends, share these prayer points with them, with pastors, and church, business, and educational leaders. Let’s join in clear agreement, visible union, and extraordinary prayer for these priorities during May 2019.
Pray for America: National Day of Prayer on May 4
Our nation will only stand strong when we kneel in submission before God. On this National Day of Prayer, let’s remember that prayer and fasting are not reserved for diplomats and politicians in Washington DC. Only an authentic and humble pursuit of prayer in every community, school, and home will revive the Church and bring blessing upon the nation. - My Faith Votes
4 Reasons Disengaged Christians Don’t Vote and How to Change That
Two-thirds of Christians vote—obeying Christ’s command to be salt and light in our world. But a significant minority won’t, choosing to hide their heads in the sand and avoid politics rather than bring the light of their Christian influence into the darkened corners of culture. But that’s precisely the environment into which Christ calls us to take the hope of the gospel.
FOUR MYTHS ABOUT CHRISTIAN POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT
As Christians, it’s easy to look at politics and want to walk away altogether. It’s much harder—and much more necessary—to engage in politics as one way of impacting our society. The question is: how do we engage in politics without compromising the gospel?
Independence Day from The Old State House
On July 18, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read for the first time from the balcony of the Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts, and has been read there every year on July 4th since then.
HOW TO RESPOND TO MEDIA BIAS
The massive political divide we are experiencing in our country today is more than just about which side has the majority. Perhaps more than any other contributing factor, extreme media bias is darkening this chapter in America’s history by shaping and twisting narratives into conformity with secular worldviews.
Sex Ed and Religion -- A battle in Washington State
Washington State has introduced a new sexual education bill that seems likely to become law soon. Few things generate as much controversy as teaching sex ed in schools.
A Christian Response to the Equality Act
This is the fourth in a series of four articles on the Equality Act.
Parental Rights and Responsibilities in Schools
We have an obligation to know if our kids are being educated or indoctrinated. And the way we prevent the latter is through voting. Voting out representatives who seek to take over the role designed for parents and voting in representatives who respect parental authority.
RECONCILING THE CENTRAL TENSION OF THE IMMIGRATION DEBATE
Politically speaking, comprehensive immigration reform is perhaps the ultimate Catch-22: Do we enforce the rule-of-law with people who have entered our country illegally? Or, do we compassionately assimilate undocumented peoples despite having broken our laws getting here in the first place?
People of Faith Must Defend Our Nation’s Founding Principles
The Founders of the American Experiment crafted a government whose authority, at its heart, flowed from certain fundamental, biblical truths, not a person or personality.A Thanksgiving Video Message from My Faith Votes' National Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Allen West
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.
House Democrats Make Abortion Funding Top Priority
Jason Yates, CEO of My Faith Votes, issues the following statement in response to the passage of legislation in the U.S. House to reopen the government that includes funding for pro-abortion initiatives.
My Faith Votes Supports President Trump’s Initiatives to Secure the Border and Introduce Merit-Based Immigration Reform
DALLAS — Jason Yates, CEO of My Faith Votes, issues the following statement in support of President Trump’s proposals for securing the border and introducing merit-based immigration reform:
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.
National Voter Registration Sunday Success
My Faith Votes volunteers and church leaders across 42 states participated in the first-ever National Voter Registration Sunday.
2020 March for Life
An estimated 500,000 people marched yesterday. It wasn’t a protest, it was a march for life. President Trump’s opening remarks to the crowd ignited excitement; “It is my profound honor to be the first president in history to attend the March for Life!”
My Faith Votes Calls Christians to Vote for Pro-Life Candidates in Upcoming Midterms
Up to three-fourths of the U.S. population oppose late-term abortions, yet 46 senators voted against the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.A Message from President James A. Garfield for this Memorial Day
In 1868 Congressman James A. Garfield, who would later become the 20th president of the United States, gave a speech on “Decorations Day” at Arlington National Cemetery, the day we now refer to as Memorial Day.
A Special Event with My Faith Votes Founding Honorary National Chairman, Dr. Ben Carson.
What You Must Know about the Equality Act
Equality. It is a word that has helped spark movements and revolutionary change around the globe. It is a powerful word representing opportunity, fairness, and equal rights for every person under the law.
SCOTUS Watch | May 13, 2020
For the first time ever, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments by telephone May 4 - 6, and 11 - 13 for a limited number of previously postponed cases due to COVID-19.
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).
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.
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
Unique From Day One
On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, My Faith Votes gathered alongside hundreds of thousands of pro-life supporters in Washington DC to stand for life. We marched down Constitution Avenue to the steps of the Supreme Court armed with a new approach to the anti-abortion movement -- pro-life is pro-science.
Immigration, Punishment, and The New Way Forward Act
The New Way Forward Act is an immigration reform bill sponsored by 44 members of Congress, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez of NY and Rep. Ilhan Omar of MN, and endorsed by 145 advocacy groups like the ACLU and the Immigrant Justice Network.
A Letter to Pastors on a Biblical Requirement to Vote
It is imperative that Christian pastors and leaders are not delinquent in their responsibility to address their congregations about current political and social issues. This is especially important because only 1 out of every 4 Christians in America votes. 25 million registered Christians do not vote and there are 15 million Christians who are not even registered to vote.
SCOTUS Watch | Feb 21, 2020
The Supreme Court will hear a total of nine cases between February 24 - March 4, 2020. Here are three cases this month that are worth noting: June Medical Services v. Russo, Interim Secretary Labor Department of Health / Russo, Interim Secretary Labor Department of Health v. June Medical Service, United States v. Sineng-Smith, and Seila Law LLC v. Consumer Protection Bureau
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
SCOTUS Watch | Aug 17, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: Senate Democrats have threatened to sue that National Archives if they do not respond to their Freedom of Information Act request within the next 20 working days.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman announced last week Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings will begin on September 4th. We have a few important updates regarding the vetting process of Judge Kavanaugh.
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
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
My Faith Votes Interviews Abby Johnson At The 2019 March For Life Event In Washington D.C.
My Faith Votes will join tens of thousands of pro-life supporters Friday in Washington, D.C. for the 46th annual March for Life. Ahead of Friday’s events, My Faith Votes sat down for a conversation with Abby Johnson about her perspective on how the pro-life movement can make progress against the abortion epidemic. My Faith Votes has partnered with Johnson’s upcoming full-length film Unplanned, which hits theaters nationwide March 22, to provide ways audience members can instantly become involved in the pro-life cause.
May 26, 2021
Oregon counties vote to secede to idaho • 43% of millennials 'don’t know, don’t care, don’t believe' god exists: study • Judge denies christian college’s request for religious protection against biden’s lgbt order • Memorial day: the high cost of forgetting
Apr 26, 2023
Pray for america: national day of prayer on may 4 • Biden announces he's running for reelection • Washington state democrats vote to hide transgender runaways from parents • Supreme court allows abortion pill to remain on market for now; alito dissents
Jan 05, 2022
2 missing; survivors count blessings after colorado fire • Schumer vows senate rules change vote by jan. 17 if gop blocks voting rights • John macarthur urges pastors to preach on sexual morality to protest conversion therapy ban • Abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide in 2021, killing 42.6 million people
Jan 06, 2021
Democrats projected to win both georgia runoff elections, take control of congress • Congress begins electoral vote count as pence, mcconnell push back on trump claims • House dems draft 'gender-neutral' rules package that changes 'father, mother' to 'parent' • Abortion leading global cause of death in 2020 with 42.7 million killed
Sep 09, 2020
North carolina starts sending absentee ballots — here’s when voting begins in other states • Pelosi says ban on federal abortion funding will be dropped next year • Cali passes bill to soften criminal penalties for lgbt adults who have sex with minors • Latest jobs numbers blast past expectations, unemployment rate drops to 8.4%
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 08, 2023
Fewer than half of americans can name all three branches of government • Lori lightfoot becomes the first chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election • Supreme court seems ready to reject student loan forgiveness • Nc republicans threaten tillis’s gop funds after same-sex marriage vote
May 03, 2023
"it's a good day for freedoms": walz signs bills on reproductive freedom and trans refuge, ban on conversion therapy • Nc justices say courts can't meddle with election maps • Theatrics as dem house members march on senate after equal rights amendment shot down • 1 in 4 high school students identifies as lgbtq
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
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
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 12, 2018
Virginia high school teacher fired for refusing to use transgender student’s new pronouns • Justice thomas blasts supreme court for sidestepping planned parenthood case: “quit abdicating our judicial duty” • Satanic sculpture installed at illinois statehouse, just in time for the holidays • Trump taps william barr for attorney general, heather nauert for un ambassador
Nov 17, 2021
Hungary puts families first in face of eu pressure • The 400th anniversary of the first thanksgiving • U.s. state department urges americans in haiti to leave the country amid rising violence • Record-breaking premature baby celebrated at alabama hospital
Apr 06, 2022
Biden administration endorses transgender youth sex-change operations, 'top surgery,' hormone therapy • Arizona will require voters to prove citizenship, residency • Us bracing for influx of migrants at southern border if title 42 revoked • Finnish mp is acquitted of 'hate speech' charges over biblical views on marriage, sexuality
May 08, 2019
Abby johnson amplifies her baby's heartbeat with 4d ultrasound in times square • More than 600 rockets fired at israel from gaza, death toll rises • Are u.s., russia and cuba going to work to break the impasse on venezuela? • Terrorists execute six christians in west african protestant church
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
Aug 25, 2021
15 million votes in 2020 election not accounted for, report finds • Taliban say no evacuation extension as g7 meets on afghan crisis • Fda gives full approval to pfizer covid-19 vaccine for ages 16 and up • 60% of adults under 40 say jesus isn’t only way to salvation
Mar 30, 2022
Pro-abortion states are moving to codify a 'right' to abortion • My faith votes opposes nomination of judge ketanji brown jackson to u.s. supreme court • Biden warns of 'real' food shortage following sanctions on russia • Only 4 percent of christian parents have a biblical worldview, poll finds: children are 'spiritually disadvantaged'
Oct 07, 2020
Bible translated into its 700th language • Donald trump makes dramatic return to white house: 'don't be afraid' of covid • Churches, schools sue virginia over new lgbt employment rights law • Nearly 4 million americans have already voted
Six Insights to the Midterm Elections
Early reflection on the midterm elections brings some interesting insights.
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
Abortion and the Believer
I was shocked when I read the statistics. Research shows that 70 percent of women who get abortions identify as “Christians.” How could this be true? Don’t Christians believe the Bible is the Word of God? Don’t they know what it says about the sanctity of every human life?
Jason Yates, My Faith Votes CEO, has a special Easter message to share with you in this brief two-minute video.
Jason Yates, My Faith Votes CEO, has a special Easter message to share with you in this brief two-minute video.
Empowered to Take Action
Sound the alarm! The train has left the station and teeters on the edge of a deep canyon as it speeds down a wobbly track. Our stomachs feel queasy and our palms sweat as we round another bend. Oh no! Fear grips us as we see that the bridge ahead is out! We try to get the attention of the engineer, but we see that he is asleep at the controls. What can we do?
A Night of Prayer
Join us in praying for this nation and for Christians to take action and vote for biblical values and godly candidates in this critical election season.
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
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 06, 2019
United methodist church votes to maintain official position on homosexuality • Utah passes bill banning abortion of down syndrome babies • Netanyahu fights indictment charges, vows to remain israel’s prime minister • Alabama tornado kills at least 23
Our First President's Warning to the Nation
As we honor those who have served in America's highest office, may we reflect on Washington's words which served as an inspiration and a warning to a nation struggling to preserve its union. In today's divisive political atmosphere, senators and Americans would do well to take heed of his farewell letter.
Mar 15, 2023
Oklahoma voters reject legalizing recreational marijuana • Biden proposes nearly $7 trillion tax-and-spend budget that would not stabilize debt • Biden’s ‘bailout’ a step toward government control of banking system, economists say • Board members sued for religious discrimination after barring student teachers from christian university
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.
Mar 18, 2020
Nigerian christians killed in the first two months of 2020 • Dr. ben carson urges americans to lean into faith, prayer amid covid-19 outbreak • Trump doj: christian photographer shouldn't be forced to work same-sex wedding • Rare 6th circuit court hearing: all 15 judges attend ohio down syndrome abortion law arguments
Feb 14, 2024
Special counsel declines to charge biden in docs probe, cites ‘poor memory’ • Alejandro mayorkas impeached by house over border crisis after surviving vote last week • 'he gets us' super bowl ad sparks debate among christians • Biden admin warned banks about christian “extremists” who bought bibles
The Equality Act’s Attack on Women and Girls
This is the third in a series of four articles on the Equality Act.
Jul 19, 2023
Early-voting begins and campaigning heats up: [ohio] issue 1 recap • Marines without senate-confirmed leader for first time since 1859 after gop senator blocks nominee • California replaces textbooks canceled by far-right board • Polk county judge temporarily blocks iowa's abortion law as court challenge continues
Jun 15, 2022
Inflation tightens economic squeeze • Armed man arrested for threat to kill justice kavanaugh • San francisco votes overwhelmingly to recall progressive da chesa boudin • The daughter who fought for the creation of father’s day
Nov 08, 2023
Ohio passes amendment to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution • Thousands of anti-israel protesters descend on white house praising hamas, slamming 'genocide joe' • Florida severs ties with the american library association • Only mlb team not to bend knee to ‘pride’ pressure just won world series
Survey: 91% support opening impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden over failed Afghanistan withdrawal, per My Faith Votes.
Jason Yates, CEO of My Faith Votes, noted, "I must confess I was surprised that nine out of ten surveyed strongly believe that Congress should open an impeachment inquiry of President Biden over Afghanistan. I felt the national outrage, but this is unlike anything I’ve ever seen since we started our work to engage people of faith in the public square."
Sep 16, 2020
1 in 5 evangelicals reject bible’s teaching on gender: report • President donald trump nominated for nobel peace prize for historic middle east deal • Christian orgs praise new doe regulation to defund universities that violate faith groups’ rights • My faith votes mobilizes churches to host ‘voter registration sunday’ on sept. 20, registering christians to vote in november
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.
Nov 21, 2018
Trump endorses bipartisan criminal-justice reform bill • Representative poliquin loses in race decided by maine's 'ranked-choice' system • Bus driver rescued young children from california wildfire • Christian student senator at uc berkeley harassed for abstaining from pro-lgbtq vote
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
Feb 21, 2024
Louisiana governor declares state of emergency due to police shortage • Big tech teams up to take action against ai deepfakes in 2024 election • Protests erupt at iowa capital over ‘women’s bill of rights’ • House democrats condemn appearance of ‘radical christian nationalist’ pastor jack hibbs
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
Sep 23, 2020
Partisan battle lines form even before there's a nominee to replace justice ginsburg • Franklin graham ahead of national prayer march: us is 'crumbling,' god is only hope • 40 days for life to have record participation despite covid-19 pandemic • Ohio law bars closing churches, changing election dates
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?
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
Jun 29, 2022
Independence day from the old state house • Supreme court overturns roe v. wade: it was ‘egregiously wrong from the start’ • New york supreme court strikes down law that allowed non-citizens to vote • 'tremendous victory': supreme court sides with football coach who was fired for praying
Sep 28, 2022
New italian prime minister vows to protect 'god, family, country' as media tie her to 'fascism' • Americans have lost $4,200 in annual income under the biden administration • House passes cheney's electoral reform bill • Tennessee considering legislation banning ‘sex-change’ procedures on minors after vanderbilt scandal
The First Thing Americans Did on D-Day
As word of the invasion began to disseminate across the airwaves in the US, Americans began to pray. Keith Huxen, a senior director at the National World War II Museum explains: “The reaction of many Americans, whenever they found out what was happening that day, was to attend religious services. Churches and synagogues were reportedly packed across the country.”
My Faith Votes Arms Hundreds of Churches to host Voter Registration Sunday, Sept. 22
My Faith Votes is set to hold its first-ever national “Voter Registration Sunday” September 22. The event will see hundreds of churches across the country organizing simultaneous voter registration drives and rallying their congregations to register to vote.
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.Feb 05, 2020
Iowa democratic party chair apologizes for results reporting delays, calling process ‘unacceptable’ • Trump takes on ‘radical left’ in defiant and dramatic state of the union address; pelosi rips up speech • President trump signs executive order to combat human trafficking • 'persecuted even after death': china bans christians from holding religious funerals
Jul 20, 2022
A conversation with journalist billy hallowell: how to discern truth in biased news • Flight attendant fired for pro-life activism receives $5.1m in damages • Biden backs two-state solution, visits east jerusalem before heading to saudi arabia • James webb telescope images reveal 'power' and 'majesty' of god
Dec 05, 2018
President george h.w. bush, a man devoted to his faith, passes at 94 • Court bars father from teaching 6-year-old son that he is a boy • Mike huckabee: president trump, asia bibi is a christian under threat of death in pakistan -- please help her • Dna discovery reveals all humans descended from an 'adam and eve' after cataclysm
7 STEPS TO HOSTING A PRAYER VIGIL
Encourage your church or small group to hold a special prayer vigil on Wednesday, September 1. Here are simple instructions on how you can host a prayer vigil. The Body of Christ needs to wage spiritual war against the plans of the enemy seeking only to kill and destroy.
A Battle Plan for Prayer
We are in a battle and we need a plan to respond to the aggression of our adversary. In this pandemic, let us commit ourselves to seek the Lord and ask him to look upon us in mercy and kindness.
Apr 03, 2019
Chick-fil-a loses two airport locations in less than two weeks • 'unplanned' box office: controversial pro-life movie surprises with strong $6m debut • A tale of two prayers in pa state house: 'jesus' prayer blasted as 'islamophobic', quran prayer applauded • Georgia house passes 'heartbeat bill' outlawing most abortions after 6 weeks
How the Bostock Case Could Impact Religious Freedom
THE CASE: Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia | United States Supreme Court | Opinion is due on June 15, 2020. THE HOLDING: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964's prohibition on sex discrimination in employment includes prohibitions on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination.
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.
Texas Constitutional Amendments 2019
Voters in Texas will decide on ten constitutional amendments this Election Day, November 5. The propositions range from prohibiting personal state income tax from ever being collected to allowing law enforcement animals to stay with their handlers when they retire.
Can Artificial Intelligence Interfere with Elections?
We wondered. So, we asked an expert. We asked ChatGPT to confess to the ways it could be used to manipulate election results. This was its revealing and deeply troubling answer:
New poll: Hispanic evangelicals say ‘game over’ to Democrats over abortion policies
Hispanics keep moving right, led by evangelicals. September poll commissioned by My Faith Votes and the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, conducted by Heart & Mind Strategies.
Free Speech for All at Stake After Conservatives Censored
Beyond an obvious political agenda, the biased censorship practiced by these so-called neutral public forums threatens the very freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment. Americans of all political stripes should be alarmed by these moves to silence opposing viewpoints.SCOTUS Watch | May 17, 2019
In this edition of SCOTUS Watch, our focus is on three decisions made by the Supreme Court. The cases covered are Apple, Inc. v. Pepper, Cochise Consultancy, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Hunt, and Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt.
My Faith Votes to host fourth annual 'National Voter Registration Sunday' Sept. 18
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 third 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 to the ballot box.
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
SCOTUS Watch | June 28, 2019
In this edition of SCOTUS Watch, our focus is on five decisions made by the Supreme Court. The cases covered are American Legion v. American Humanist, Association, Box v. Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, Inc., Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania, Department of Commerce v. New York, and Rucho v. Common Cause.
My Faith Votes offers Virginia's pastors questions for Vice President Kamala Harris’ church tour
As the integrity of the Virginia Governors campaign comes under scrutiny, My Faith Votes releases the following questions for pastors to seek clarification from Vice President Harris on issues that specifically concern people of faith.
Feb 19, 2020
Navy chaplain accused of violating constitution for encouraging soldiers to 'lead like jesus' • Utah senate committee unanimously approves bill to decriminalize polygamy • Tn city pastors say revival exploding among various churches shows 'god is moving' • 215 house democrats back bill that would overturn hundreds of pro-life state laws
Feb 03, 2021
Biden to sign executive orders that undo trump immigration policies • International leaders condemn myanmar coup • Twitter suspends christian magazine for calling biden's biologically male nominee a man • D.c. public schools use black lives matter curricula to teach black history month
SCOTUS Watch | Feb 22, 2019
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is returning to the bench after its usual four-week winter recess. The recess was marked by noteworthy “shadow docket” actions on the death penalty, abortion rights, and other matters that offered more news than a usual February. SCOTUS will hear oral arguments for a total of 6 cases this session. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who missed all 11 arguments of the January sitting because of her recuperation from lung surgery, is back on the bench hearing arguments this week.
Aug 11, 2021
School board suspended by new mexico after defying dem gov’s mask mandate for kids • Andrew cuomo resigns as governor of new york • Universal pre-k, free community college tuition: what's in $3.5t budget bill • 'you belong': abortion survivors network pray for healing during first-ever retreat
State Election Date Changes Due to COVID-19 (as of 5/15/20)
Check here to see if your state has made any election date changes or requirements for voting.
May 27, 2020
Planned parenthood snags small business aid • President trump tells governors: 'allow churches and places of worship to open right now' • California doctors warn they’ve seen more deaths to suicide than coronavirus • Rnc launches protectthevote website to highlight election integrity efforts amid coronavirus pandemic
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.
Immigration Solutions or Political Games?
The politics in Washington D.C. are raging at an all-time high. It’s becoming difficult to distinguish between our representatives who serve on Capitol Hill and actors in a drama.
Oct 14, 2020
Christian community seeks restraining order over ny governor's restrictions on religious gatherings • Republicans accuse left of 'religious bigotry' for attacking amy coney barrett’s faith • ‘i’m pro-life. i don’t apologize for it’: mike pence issues bold declaration during vice presidential debate • Christian adoption agency can't be closed for refusing to place kids with gay couples, fed court rules
Feb 23, 2022
‘anything but fair’: nebraska governor condemns ‘draconian’ anti-discrimination ordinance • Cdc quietly admits mask mandates delaying childhood development • Biden, eu sanction russia as invasion begins • Nurse who was fired because she is pro-life wins $374,000 in court
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.
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
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
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
Jun 03, 2020
It wasn’t just religious liberty that chief justice roberts strangled • Mlk jr.’s niece alveda king says her uncle refused to promote violence as a solution, calls for repentance and prayer • Trump vows to mobilize federal resources in address to nation, makes surprise trip to church that caught fire • Christians being denied food aid during covid-19 pandemic
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.
Dec 07, 2022
Gop governors, senators take aim at pentagon covid-19 vaccine mandate • Warnock scores narrow win in georgia senate runoff • Religious liberty advocates rally against 'unconstitutional' colo. law as supreme court mulls pivotal case • Ny post: fbi held 'weekly' meetings warning twitter to censor hunter biden story before 2020 election
SCOTUS Watch | July 13, 2021
The Supreme Court saved some of its biggest decisions for the end of its term. We read through the decisions on their June and July docket and have highlighted some of the most important ones for you to be aware of. These decisions impact issues of religious freedom, freedom of speech, voting rights, and the Affordable Care Act.
My Faith Votes’ ‘Because I Care’ Campaign Equips 325,000 Students on 117 Christian Colleges to Vote in Midterms
Because of the efforts of My Faith Votes and im2moro the youngest generation of Christian voters on campuses across the country have been prepared to vote, and more importantly, they recognize voting is not a partisan act, it is a biblical act that brings faith into the communities.
Lifting Up the Poor
In politics, we hear comparisons between the haves and the have-nots. The wealthy and the poor. The one percent and the lower class. We’ve listened to the calls for wealth redistribution, free college and Medicare for all. And this rhetoric will only continue to increase.
Mar 11, 2020
Virginia bans sexual orientation conversion therapy for youth with unwanted same-sex attraction • St. paul, mn to celebrate ‘abortion providers appreciation day’ • High school football coach fired for praying after games loses in federal court • What is the 'christian response' to the coronavirus? pastors urge faith over fear
SCOTUS Watch | Dec 11, 2020
This edition of SCOTUS Watch covers religious freedom amid COVID-19, the issue of state abortion laws, and the 2020 Election challenge from the state of Texas.
Jul 01, 2020
Supreme court strikes down louisiana law on abortion clinic restrictions • President trump backs faith-based agencies in new executive order on foster care • 'they would like us to fight a new civil war': gop frustrated, dems block sen. scott's police reform bill • Supreme court strikes down state ban on taxpayer funding for religious schools
Aug 02, 2023
Va reverses course, won’t force doctors and nurses to perform abortions • America's aging leaders on display • Biden administration launches new income-driven student debt repayment plan • U.s. hunts chinese malware that could disrupt american military operations
My Faith Votes joins Advancing American Freedom Files, signs Amicus Brief in Religious Freedom Case
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?
2017 Election Results Rundown
While many people referred to 2017 as an “off-year” for elections, last week more than 2,000 elections took place. Forty percent of the nation had an opportunity to cast a vote last week.Nov 20, 2019
Less than half of us evangelicals identify as 'pro-life,' new poll suggests • Chick-fil-a stops giving to salvation army, fca amid lgbt protests • Louisiana's john bel edwards wins reelection to remain deep south's only democratic governor • Demand for bibles in china reaches a staggering 200 million, despite heavy persecution
My Faith Votes ‘Write Now’ campaign secures outreach to 300,000 eligible voters in 10 days
SCOTUS Watch | Aug 31, 2018
If confirmed, Judge Kavanaugh would shift the balance of constitutional jurisprudence to the right, creating a solid conservative majority on the court possibly until the second half of the 21st century.
Lifting Up the Poor
In politics, we hear comparisons between the haves and the have-nots. The wealthy and the poor. The one percent and the lower class. We’ve listened to the calls for wealth redistribution, free college and Medicare for all. And this rhetoric will only continue to increase with 2020 right around the corner.
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’
Jun 26, 2019
Supreme court rules that bladensburg cross will remain standing • Global christian persecution is worsening while american churches slumber • Female student athletes file federal complaint after transgender runner dominates girls’ track meets • Israeli soldiers unearth watchtower from king hezekiah’s reign
Evangelical leaders launch ‘Our Church Votes’ to rapidly increase voter registration state by state, beginning in Virginia, Georgia, California
My Faith Votes, a nonpartisan movement that motivates, equips, and activates Christians in America to participate in elections, has launched Our Church Votes, a campaign to equip pastors and encourage church attendees to register to vote in upcoming national and local elections, beginning in Virginia, Georgia, and California.
Sep 14, 2022
What is constitution day and why is it celebrated? • Gop leaders past and present call on senate to safeguard same-sex marriage • The quiet faith of queen elizabeth ii • Michigan supreme court clears abortion measure for november ballot
Feb 17, 2021
'shocked and grieved': ravi zacharias ministry releases report acknowledging founder's serial sexual misconduct • Trump acquitted in second impeachment trial on charge of inciting jan. 6 capitol riot • South dakota gop introduces legislation that would allow state to nullify biden executive orders • More than 150 million americans under winter weather alerts as record cold temps make life miserable
Feb 26, 2020
Bernie sanders calls criticism of fidel castro’s communist cuba ‘unfair’ • Disney-pixar featuring first lgbt character in ‘onward’ • Evangelical christian sues us postal service over mandatory work on sundays • President trump announces advisory board to expose research using aborted baby parts
Jun 23, 2021
Supreme court rules 9-0 for catholic social services, can't be forced to violate their faith • In third filibuster, senate gop blocks partisan election overhaul bill • Florida gov. desantis signs bill requiring 'moment of silence' for school prayer • Irs denies tax exemption to christian group, associates bible with gop
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
Presidents' Day: George Washington’s Charge to a Nation
Presidents' Day was originally created in 1885 to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday. Today it is viewed as a day to honor all American Presidents.
The Foundation of a Strong Society
Strong families create strong societies. There is no question about it. Rebecca Hagelin, with Dr. James Dobson Family Talk, says it this way, “A stable family unit is the foundation on which to build a stable society and to raise stable children. Creating sound, stable families is so obviously the answer to saving our society from a litany of social ills and heartbreak that it is often overlooked in a search for more complex and less-effective ‘solutions.’”
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
Jun 21, 2023
Christians who 'heavily engage' with the bible 'flourish in every domain,' study finds • Supreme court sides with feds, tribes in challenge over american indian adoptions • No one participates in politics more than atheists • Oregon republican walkout ends with parental rights restored and infanticide stopped
Unique From Day One
My Faith Votes sat down with one of the keynote speakers of this year's March for Life, Abby Johnson, where she explained the power behind this year’s theme, “Unique from Day One.”
Nov 07, 2018
Democrats retake control of house, republicans hold senate majority • Pakistan government stops asia bibi from fleeing country • Trainee kills utah mayor, guard member in afghanistan • One in three college students believe physical violence is justified to prevent ‘hate speech’
Why is recreational marijuana more dangerous than you think?
As taxpayers and Christians, we should be alarmed and work together to wake America up to what is going on. Together we can stop this madness.
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
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
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
Press Release: My Faith Votes Launches National TV and Radio Campaign to Mobilize the Christian Votes in the 2016 Election, Saturating Chrisitian Media
5 States to Vote on Marijuana; Outcomes Could be Disastrous
It’s imperative that we, as Christians, are able to understand what’s really going on and why we need to be informed before the disastrous consequences of legalized drugs are heaped upon us. The result of allowing “a little sin” will only enable this cancer to metastasize and grow.
Jul 12, 2023
Supreme court strikes down biden student-loan forgiveness program • Most americans approve of supreme court decision restricting use of race in college admissions • Colorado can't punish christian website designer for refusing to create sites against her beliefs • Supreme court rules unanimously for sabbath-keeper
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
Implications of the Equality Act for Christian Businesses and Nonprofits
This is the second in a series of four articles on the Equality Act.
Feb 13, 2019
John roberts joins liberal justices, blocks louisiana abortion clinic law • About half of millennial christians think it's wrong to evangelize, barna finds • Pakistani authorities stopping asia bibi from leaving country, despite asylum offer • New border-security deal in congress would likely offer trump just a fraction of requested $5.7b for wall
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
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.
Feb 22, 2023
Dems reshuffle primaries to stress diversity over tradition • Christian teacher fired because she ‘cannot be dishonest with parents’ • Buttigieg points finger at rail industry after ohio train derailment; gop officials cite biden admin policies • Ma court rules: personhood rights extend to unborn baby killed in pregnant mom's murder
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
Nov 15, 2023
Election results 2023: biggest moments from key races • House votes to avert government shutdown • Joe manchin won't seek reelection in 2024, dealing blow to dems' senate map • Vatican says trans people can be baptized, serve as godparents 'under certain conditions'
SCOTUS Watch | Oct 25, 2019
The Supreme Court’s 2019-2020 session began earlier this month on October 7, 2019, and they will hear a total of 14 cases this month. In this month's SCOTUS Watch, we have highlighted three cases this month that are worth noting.
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.
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
Jun 14, 2023
Supreme court strikes down alabama voting map in unexpected ruling • Former president trump arraigned in miami; pleads not guilty • Biden takes heat for violating u.s. flag code with pride flag display • California bill would classify not affirming child’s transgenderism as ‘child abuse’
Nov 30, 2022
Georgia supreme court reinstates abortion ban • Senate passes same-sex marriage bill with bipartisan support • Chinese police get violent as covid-19 lockdown protests sweep across the country • Do christians know how to vote like christians?
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
Obama Administration Dishonors Israel, Breaking Decades Long Tradition
For the first time in thirty-six years, the United States has refused to protect Israel’s borders. On December 23, 2016, in a blatant and dishonoring move and under the cover of the holiday weekend, the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to pass U.N. Resolution 2334 which condemns Israel for its settlement growth in Eastern Jerusalem.
Nov 09, 2022
Governor races recap: arizona, oregon too close to call; whitmer, kemp win reelection • Midterm race for u.s. congress is tight, no republican 'red wave' • Voters support abortion rights in all five states with ballot measures • Veterans day; not always easy for our heroes — here's what to say and do
Sep 20, 2023
Child poverty in the u.s. jumped and income declined in 2022 • 5 americans back in u.s. after prisoner swap with iran • Gop presidential hopefuls clash over abortion policy • Hundreds of students baptized after worship service on auburn college campus
Apr 17, 2019
Ohio governor signs heartbeat bill restricting abortion • Death toll rises to 9 as tornadoes bring destruction in south • San jose city council displays lgbtq flags outside of new chick-fil-a location • Notre dame fire: macron promises to rebuild, but paris monument suffers ‘colossal damage’
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 01, 2021
Ida’s aftermath: no power, no flights, scant drinking water • Taliban commit 'house-to-house executions' in kabul after us exit as chilling audio demonstrates afghans' fear • Harvard’s new lead chaplain is atheist“ • U.s. supreme court lifts federal ban on evictions
Jan 02, 2019
New year, new congress: 116th congress convenes january 3rd • Abortion was leading cause of death in 2018 • 2020 presidential race begins • Minimum wage rising in 20 states and numerous cities
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
Jul 15, 2020
Ben carson: america needs to 'grow up' and stop 'being offended by everything' • Islamic conquest: turkey's president turns iconic christian hagia sophia site into a mosque • Biden vows to overturn hhs conscience protections for little sisters, hobby lobby if elected president • Back to school? 'no thanks' say millions of new homeschoolers
Jan 03, 2024
Donald trump is expected to appeal the colorado and maine rulings banning him from primary ballots • 'children are going to pay the price': christian groups slam mike dewine's veto of trans surgery ban • Lawmakers urge biden to take action on border • 2024 is a record year for world elections
Mar 06, 2024
Trump and biden dominate but each see a surprising loss • Supreme court hands trump victory in colorado 14th amendment ballot challenge • Congress unveils first six budget bills as government shutdown clock ticks • Cvs, walgreens to begin selling abortion pill this month
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
Nov 01, 2023
Christian conservatives cheer one of their own as mike johnson assumes congress’ most powerful seat • Abortion rights supporters far outraise opponents and rake in out-of-state money in ohio election • The israel-hamas war has entered a ‘new phase.’ here’s what to expect. • Vermont’s largest school district unanimously codifies trans rights for students
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
See Which Senators Voted No on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
This vote not only failed to acknowledge fundamental science but it ignored the voice of the majority of Americans. According to a recent Marist and Knights of Columbus poll, 76% of Americans don’t support abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Mar 02, 2022
Biden picks ketanji brown jackson as supreme court nominee • Biden blasts putin, pivots to familiar democratic wish list in first sotu • European parliament greenlights ukraine bid to join eu • 7 encouraging trends of global christianity in 2022
Election Watch - Feb 28, 2020
Bernie Sanders, Super Tuesday, and Contested Conventions
IS THERE HOPE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF VOTERS?
President Ronald Reagan said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”
Oct 20, 2021
'we acknowledge god's sovereignty,' tenn. governor says in prayer proclamation • Senate to vote on sweeping voting rights bill republicans promise to filibuster • Seventeen christian missionaries in haiti kidnapped by gang • 'souls to the polls': virginia churches to air pro-mcauliffe ads featuring kamala harris
SCOTUS Watch | July 20, 2018
Here’s the overall lay of the land when it comes to the confirmation votes Kavanaugh will need in the Senate.
May 17, 2023
Americans don’t agree on what news to trust • Conservative school board hopefuls win seats in texas; major city rejects abortion, marijuana decriminalization • Illinois passes bill targeting crisis pregnancy centers • Half the country's governors unite to defend women's sports against biden's title ix rewrite
Critical Updates from the Religious Freedom Summit
My Faith Votes was honored to have our Chairman Sealy Yates attend the Second Annual Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom Summit in Washington D.C last week. We talked with Sealy to learn more about the event, the critical takeaways for Christians, and how we can speak out on behalf of the persecuted and the voiceless across the world. Read our full conversation below.
The struggle of social distancing and service
2020 has introduced a new term to our social lexicon -- “social distancing.” And it turns out social distancing is a really destructive response to a really destructive disease.
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.
Freedom Wins in Court Ruling
On September 17, 2019, front page headlines in the Arizona Republic read: “LGBTQ decision goes against city.” The complaint concerned the AZ Supreme Court’s ruling that the business Brush and Nib Studio cannot be forced to create custom wedding invitations to same-sex couples.
Sep 07, 2022
Over a third of senior pastors believe 'good people' can earn their way to heaven: survey • Inflation and abortion are the biggest motivators for young voters in 2022 • Biden ramps up attacks on ‘maga republicans’ in fiery campaign speech • 21 years later: the spiritual response to 9/11 now and then
Apr 28, 2021
Supreme court to take up 1st major gun rights case in more than a decade • Texas will gain 2 congressional seats. seven states to lose 1 seat, census bureau data shows • Idaho senate passes bill banning teaching of critical race theory in schools • Newsom recall officially triggered as verified signature threshold met
Apr 24, 2019
Hong kong pastor facing prison preaches the sermon of his life • Church membership sharply declines over last two decades • College refuses to back down after protests over pence invitation • Easter suicide bombings kill 290 at sri lankan churches and hotels
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
Four Myths About Christian Political Engagement
As Christians, it’s easy to look at politics and want to walk away altogether. It’s much harder—and much more necessary—to engage in politics as one way of impacting our society. The question is: how do we engage in politics without compromising the gospel?
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.
5 PRAYER PRIORITIES FOR THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: 2021
On Thursday, May 6, The National Day of Prayer celebrates 70 years of prayer for America. Originally signed into law in 1952, the National Day of Prayer is a day set aside to pray for our nation.
Jan 13, 2021
Vice president pence rejects pelosi's plan to use 25th amendment to oust trump • Parler suing amazon after hosting service removes site from internet • Planned parenthood reports record-high abortions, taxpayer funding amid battles with republicans • 'searching for hope': more than 200 accept jesus christ at ga revival, mostly young people
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
Should School Choice Matter to Christians?
This is an issue that many believe is too complicated, better left to the educational experts and our government officials to solve. Yet, it’s an issue that gambles with the future of our children. And more importantly, it’s one that scripture speaks to clearly...
Dec 06, 2023
Dr. albert mohler: stewarding our kingdom responsibilities • Governors desantis and newsom square off in unusual televised debate • House expels george santos in historic vote • Sandra day o’connor, the first female supreme court justice, dead at 93
Jul 06, 2022
Number of americans who believe in god dips to new low: gallup • Arizona pushes most expansive education savings account program in the us • Today’s fight for religious freedom • Eighty-nine house representatives introduce ‘transgender bill of rights’
Mar 23, 2022
Transgender swimmer lia thomas wins women’s 500-yard ncaa title • Senate confirmation hearing begins for supreme court pick ketanji brown jackson • Kansas weighs protecting rights of children, families in education • Same-sex kiss will be featured in disney film 'lightyear' following backlash from gay employees
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
The Pastor's Calling and Challenge: Encouragement from Pastor Allen Jackson
There is no doubt about it — ministry in a post-COVID world is difficult. Churches across the nation are closing their doors permanently. Pastors are exhausted and considering leaving the ministry. And the number of people who hold a biblical worldview is decreasing. The state of faith communities in America could seem bleak but there’s more to the story. We recently sat down with Pastor Allen Jackson from World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to discuss the state of pastors and churches in America.
Sep 21, 2022
General election early voting starts this week • Arrests along u.s.-mexico border top 2 million a year for the first time • Mississippi first, new york last in ranking of religious liberty in the states • A conversation with lt. col. allen west (ret): what’s at stake
Memorial Day -- What My Family Learned at Arlington National Cemetery
“All these people died for our country?” That’s what my nine-year-old quietly asked when we began to walk through the rolling terrain at Arlington National Cemetary on a brisk fall day last year.
Being a Mother is not "Too Much"
The truth is, in 1972, before this generation of moms was even born, our society made a decision affecting hundreds of millions of parents and children. When abortion was legalized, we wrote it into law; women can choose if a child would be “too much.”
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
Praying for a Nation in Chaos
Our nation is in chaos. But God is still on His throne. Evil has been turned loose all across our nation and it's time for us to fervently pray. Pray for Christ to reign over our cities and for evil to be thwarted. Here is how we can pray.
Living in the Modern Times of Habakkuk
Why Lord, is this happening? What will you do, Lord, to cast out this evil and protect our kids? That is when the prayer of Habakkuk came to my mind. The prophet saw the wickedness in his world and pleaded for God to intervene. Habakkuk’s sincere concern was a mix of righteous indignation and hopeless impatience with the way things were.
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.