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Words from Our Founders: The Congress, Pt. 3

Jun 28, 2012JerryWords From Our FoundersThanksgiving, Words From Our Founders

The Fourth of July is just around the corner. In honor of our upcoming Independence Day, we are publishing daily quotes from our nation’s founders highlighting the high esteem they had for religion, religious liberty, and virtue.

The following is a proclamation issued by Congress on October 11, 1782. It again calls on Americans to give thanks to God and practice “true and undefiled religion, which is the great foundation of public prosperity and national happiness.”

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What’s the Cause of Spoiled Kids?

Jun 27, 2012JerryCultureCulture, File Cabinet, Parenting

Over on the Family Research Council (FRC) blog, there’s an interesting piece discussing a recent column in The New Yorker, of all things, where the subject of spoiled kids is tackled. You might be surprised by what the columnist had to say. FRC boils it all down and provides some necessary commentary here.

Expanding Human Trafficking Law Under Consideration

Jun 27, 2012JerryHuman TraffickingFile Cabinet, Human Trafficking

Yesterday, a state legislative committee convened to discuss the harsh reality of human trafficking. Rep. David Meeks (R-Conway) had a proposal approved by the committee to further study how to move forwarding to combat this problem. Meeks has also drafted a 32-page bill to crack down on human trafficking when the legislature convenes in January. Click here to read more about yesterday’s meeting.