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.
A Conversation with Mike Pompeo
He is one of the fiercest advocates for religious freedom in the world and besides his work as Secretary of State, CIA Director, and Congressman, Mike Pompeo is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and believes in the importance of Christians engaging in the public square.
My Faith Votes Commends President Trump for Becoming First Sitting US President to Pray at Western Wall
When American Christians consider our foreign policy, there is no other place or people in the world of more significance than Israel and the Jewish people.My Faith Votes Mobilizes Christians to Vote in Douglas County School Board Election
In partnership with CFA Foundation, Colorado’s family policy council, My Faith Votes delivered 25,000 voter guides through 65 churches and private schools in Douglas County, ColoradoOct 18, 2023
Israel's parliament approves national unity government • Glenn youngkin thinks he has a republican response to democrats’ abortion attacks • House is expected to move to second vote after jordan fails to win speaker's gavel • Republican jeff landry wins the louisiana governor's race, reclaims office for gop
The Power of Family and Faith in Shaping Society with Abraham Hamilton, III
Marriages and families are under attack in our society. There is no doubt about it. But we have an opportunity and a responsibility as Christ followers, to engage in policy debates and to vote our biblical values so that the institutions ordained by God are protected and sustained for the generations to come.
Israel Declares War: Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand?
As we remember Israel in our prayers, we also want to consider statements provided by those contending to become the next commander-in-chief of the United States. It is likely that foreign policy matters will be the greatest challenge of the next President, and therefore, our attention to the candidates’ positions is paramount.
Jun 22, 2022
Supreme court strikes down maine tuition aid policy that barred religious schools • Biden signs executive order to crack down on 'conversion therapy,' combat 'harmful' state laws • 202 abortion clinics could close if roe v. wade is overturned or about 25% of u.s. clinics • Here's how retreating from faith makes us less free
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
My Faith Votes CEO Jason Yates: ‘Another sinister effort by the Biden administration to shove socialist, progressive policies down the throats of Americans’
Dec 13, 2023
Texas woman leaves state for abortion amid legal battle over medical exemption • More than 70 lawmakers call on harvard, mit, upenn to fire presidents following testimony • Whitmire’s lopsided win in the houston mayoral runoff came amid low turnout • Republican's blockade of military promotions ends as pentagon's abortion travel policy continues
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
Sep 08, 2021
John macarthur's church wins $800,000 settlement with city, state in major religious liberty case • Supreme court allows texas bill banning abortions once a heartbeat is detected to remain in place • Taliban form all-male afghan government of old guard members • Virginia supreme court hands major victory to christian teacher suspended for opposing trans policy
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
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
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.The Pro-Life Generation Does Not Have One Face, but Many
As a 25-year-old mother, I am one of the many faces of the pro-life generation. I am—along with an increasing number of my fellow millennials and members of Generation Z—on the side of science, and demand both political parties stand for the sanctity of human life.
Jun 02, 2021
‘i’m a teacher but i serve god first’: virginia teacher placed on leave after refusing to kowtow to trans ideology • Biden unveils largest us budget in history fueled by massive social spending • Ohio city declares itself 'sanctuary' for the unborn, calls roe a 'lawless' act • Texas democrats stage walkout to block passage of sweeping election overhaul package
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:
Jul 17, 2019
Va hospitals can distribute, display bibles under revised policy • Abby johnson: i went to border to help people. members of congress were shocked when i asked them to help, too • California becomes first state to provide health care coverage to some undocumented young adults • American psychological association launches task force encouraging non-monogamous relationships
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.
Aug 30, 2023
Judge rules lgbt propaganda in classrooms does not violate religious liberty • All-male s.c. supreme court upholds 6-week abortion ban • Trump becomes first us president in history to receive mug shot • Sixty years after king's 'dream' speech, thousands gather in washington
Oct 27, 2021
School boards group apologizes for letter equating parental activism with 'domestic terrorism' • U.s. supreme court will fast-track cases on texas abortion law, leaves law remaining in effect • Biden administration debuts first gender equity strategy • Dads spend time in louisiana high school after 23 students were arrested in string of violence
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.
SCOTUS Watch | Apr 3, 2020
The Supreme Court is scheduled to begin on April 20 and end on April 29. Here are three cases this month that are worth noting: Wolf v. Innovation Law Lab, Shuler v. United States, and Kahler v. Kansas.
She survived a saline infusion abortion; now she advocates for life
"No matter what administration is in office, ordinary people like you and me, who are committed and involved at the grassroots level are the solution. We are called to serve, we’re called to speak up and speak out, we’re called to be light, even more so in an increasingly dark time."
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
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.My Faith Votes CEO Jason Yates: 'Families united and stood firm in their resolve to fight for school choice'
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.
My Faith Votes Praises President Trump for Working on Behalf of Christians in First 100 Days...
Jul 21, 2021
Appeals court says univ. of iowa discriminated against religious groups, violated first amendment • Drug overdoses killed a record number of americans in 2020, jumping by nearly 30% • 'let them die': va. pta official resigns after speech criticizing opponents of crt, progressive ideas • 17 ags back arkansas law banning puberty blockers, trans surgeries for minors: 'protect kids'
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
Our Constitution is Remarkable
Constitution. For most people that word brings to mind the image of an old, fragile piece of parchment. But consider the word a little longer than that initial image. What does constitution really mean?
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
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?
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
Jun 12, 2019
Trump admin says nih will no longer conduct research using aborted baby body parts • Christian florist who refused to work gay wedding loses again in washington court • More than 1 million protest in hong kong, organizers say, over chinese extradition law • Supreme court rejects atheists' attempt to scrub 'in god we trust' off us currency
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
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
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
Nov 29, 2023
Lack of ‘affirmation’ is child abuse: new biden rule applies transgender standard to foster care • Israel and hamas agree to extend gaza truce by two days, say us, qatar • Javier milei crushes argentine left, becomes world's first libertarian head of state • Overturning roe led to 32k more births
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’
Jul 31, 2019
Detroit debate: liberal 2020 democrats focused on defense, ‘medicare-for-all,’ and immigration • China orders towns to count how many citizens ‘believe in god’ and then monitor them • Youtube blocks ad with ‘christian’ keyword, labels it ‘unacceptable content’ • ‘incredibly disheartening’: 3 killed, 15 wounded in gilroy garlic festival shooting
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
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'
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
What Comes after COVID-19?
On November 3, you and I will have the opportunity to leverage our faith and convictions to send a clear and compelling message to Washington: our elected officials work for us – not the other way around.
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 30, 2019
Oregon could become the first state to require in-home surveillance of newborn babies • Venezuela chief prosecutor tries to block opposition leader juan guaido from leaving the country • ‘bible literacy’ courses are sweeping across the country right now, giving public students the chance to study the bible • Top pakistani court upholds acquittal, frees captive christian asia bibi
Jul 13, 2022
The lie of separation of church and state • Spotlight will be on kansas aug. 2 with abortion amendment on ballot • Dutch farmers form 'freedom convoys' to protest government's strict environmental rules • Wisconsin's elections just got a lot more secure
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
Feb 27, 2019
Thousands of christians meet in prayer and worship in orlando, declare a new era of evangelism • Trump administration inches closer to defunding planned parenthood • President trump meets with north korea’s kim jong un • Pro-life movie unplanned receives r-rating
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.
Dec 22, 2021
Sen. joe manchin says he won't support biden's build back better social spending bill • Texas gov. abbott shows completed section of state-made border wall, pledges to protect state's sovereignty • White house ripped for doomsday winter message of 'severe illness and death' for unvaccinated people • 12 missionary hostages in haiti made escape after receiving sign from god
WHAT TO DO WHEN THERE IS NO CLEAR CHRISTIAN CANDIDATE
Dr. David Jeremiah, one of the best known Christian leaders in the world and a My Faith Votes Influencer, enlightens us on why, as Christians, we all must vote, in every election.
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...