Weeding Out the Truth on Marijuana, AI Exploitation, and More

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Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:

From Family Council

Initiative Launched to Directly Confront Obergefell SCOTUS Ruling. Many people remember the dark day of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States and the dramatic effects it had on America and the world. There is a new initiative that launched just last month that will directly confront Obergefell. Keep Reading.

Here’s How Assisted Suicide Turns Healthcare Professionals into Killers. Assisted suicide fundamentally changes the doctor-patient relationship from healing to killing. Keep Reading.

40 Days for Life is Almost Here. The semiannual 40 Days for Life prayer campaign begins next week. Keep Reading.

Why are Arkansas’ “Medical” Marijuana Sales So High? Arkansans aren’t just spending more money on “medical” marijuana. They are buying more marijuana in general — and more people appear to be using it. Keep Reading.

Marijuana is Dangerous for People with Mental Health Problems. A new study from Washington State shows that people with psychotic disorders face the highest risk of serious health problems from marijuana use. Keep Reading.

Revisiting How Marijuana’s Legalization Fuels Organized Crime. Marijuana’s legalization has created a massive black market problem that authorities say is benefiting criminal organizations across America. Keep Reading.

Here’s a Look at Sports Betting’s Financial Devastation. Since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, powerful gambling corporations have promised easy revenue and harmless entertainment. The reality has been far different. Keep Reading.

Strong Families Provide Long Term Benefits. A new study shows what many of us have known all along: Close family relationships during the teenage years help kids grow up to be adults who thrive in their communities. Keep Reading.

Good News: Witchcraft is Out of Stock on Etsy. The online marketplace Etsy has reportedly removed witches selling blessings and curses from its platform. Keep Reading.

AI Tech Giants Enabled Digital Exploitation of Women and Children. A report from the Tech Transparency Project reveals that tech giants have hosted dozens of AI-powered “nudify” applications on their app stores, despite having policies that supposedly prohibit such content. Keep Reading.

From Our Friends

HRC’s Corporate Influence Collapses, as Fortune 500 Companies Flee the LGBT Cause. From The Washington Stand.

There is No Right to Die. From LifeNews.

Online Super Bowl Betting Mushrooms, Fueled By Prediction Markets. From Daily Citizen.

New York Embraces Physician-Assisted Suicide. Pennsylvania Could be Next. From Pennsylvania Family Institute.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

Satanism, Sports Betting, and Other Stories: New This Week

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Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:

From Family Council

The 2026 Arkansas Voter’s Guide is Here! Arkansans can see where candidates stand on the issues that matter to them at ArkansasVotersGuide.com.

Abortion Lawsuit Complains to Court About Arkansas’ Pro-Life Groups, Leaders: A pro-abortion lawsuit announced in Little Rock last week complains to the court about the effective pro-life work that Family Council, Arkansas Right to Life, and Arkansas’ many pro-life leaders have accomplished over the past several years. Keep Reading.

Legal Challenge Serves as a Reminder Why Arkansans Stand Strong for Life: In recent news, Arkansas pro-lifers have been given an opportunity to publicly address abortion rhetoric and reiterate why Arkansas still stands as the most pro-life state in the nation. Keep Reading.

Satanic Plaque in Minnesota Capitol: A satanic plaque displayed in the Minnesota State Capitol is thanking Governor Tim Walz for “allowing the spread of Satanism.” Keep Reading.

Arkansans Wagered $655M on Sports Betting Least Year: Sports betting in Arkansas jumped by $98 million in 2025. Keep Reading.

A $2 Million Verdict for Victim of “Gender Affirming Care”: When she was only 16 years old, a surgeon removed the healthy breast of Fox Varian with the support and recommendation of a psychologist. On Friday, a jury found these medical professionals guilty of malpractice and awarded Varian a settlement of $2 million ($1.6 million for past and future suffering and an additional $400k for future medical expenses). Keep Reading.

Revisiting Medical Marijuana’s False Promises: Research continues to shatter the myth that marijuana is effective medicine. Keep Reading.

French Senate Kills Bad Euthanasia Bill: Dangerous euthanasia legislation in France recently stalled in the country’s Senate. Keep Reading.

New Investigation Exposes Dangerous Abortion Pill Practices: Live Action’s undercover investigation found that Planned Parenthood facilities fail to implement basic safety protocols when distributing RU-486 abortion pills. Keep Reading.

Texas, North Dakota Attorneys General Take Action Against Abortion Pill Website: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley have both taken steps to stop abortionists from shipping abortion drugs into their states. Keep Reading.

Children Are Greater Than Our Desires: “Babies aren’t a tool for adult validation,” and other messages society seems primed to hear. Keep Reading.

Kansas Legislature Passes Privacy Measure Similar to Arkansas Law: Last week, the Kansas Legislature passed a measure protecting physical privacy and safety in showers, restrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas in public buildings. The measure is similar to a law Arkansas enacted in 2025. Keep Reading.

From Our Friends

Art and Storytelling in a time of ‘Desecration’. From Breakpoint.

Planned Parenthood is Fully Defunded After Dropping Lawsuit. From LifeNews.

Close Family Relationships Offer Long-Term Social Benefits, Study Finds. From Daily Citizen.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

Life in the Dock, Prayer in Schools, and Commandments in Court: New This Week

Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:

From Family Council

Legal Challenge Seeks to Overturn Arkansas’ Pro-Life Law: On Wednesday, attorneys with a pro-abortion group filed a lawsuit in Pulaski County to overturn Arkansas laws that generally prohibit abortion except to save the life of the mother. Keep Reading.

Atheist Group Targets Arkansas School District Over Student Prayer: The Freedom From Religion Foundation has once again targeted religious expression in Arkansas. Keep Reading.

Family Council Joins Legal Brief Asking Supreme Court to Protect Parental Rights: On Wednesday, Family Council joined 65 other organizations in a legal brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to defend parental rights and stop a California school district’s secret social gender transition policy. Keep Reading.

Celebrities Push to Let Boys Compete Against Girls in Sports: The ACLU recently released a 30-second video featuring nine celebrities urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down laws protecting girls’ sports. The ad aired as justices heard arguments in two key cases that will determine whether states can keep boys out of girls’ athletics. Keep Reading.

Watch Arkansans Rally for Life in This Video: Pro-lifers in Arkansas recently gathered to celebrate the sanctity and dignity of human life. You can watch video from the 2026 March for Life on our website. Keep Reading.

Federal Courts Weigh Ten Commandments in Schools: A federal appeals court heard arguments last week in cases that could determine how states display the Ten Commandments in public buildings. Keep Reading.

Assisted Suicide Puts Pressure on Vulnerable Patients: Despite the claim that assisted-suicide laws contain “safeguards,” patients facing expensive medical care also face pressure to opt for assisted suicide or euthanasia. Keep Reading.

Guest Column: Where Has All the Creativity Gone? Is This The Worst-Ever Era of American Pop Culture? That was the question asked by a recent Atlantic article about the sheer number of prequels, sequels, remakes, and expanding “cinematic universes.” Keep Reading.

From Our Friends

Abortion Pill Exposed: Live Action investigation and report reveal dangers of abortion pill. From Live Action.

Children’s Rights Should Always Come Before Adults’ Desires. From Daily Citizen.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues to Stop Abortion Pills From Out of State. From LifeNews.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.