On Tuesday, I testified before the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies in opposition to HB 151, an Act Clarifying Chapter 111L-Biotechnology. I began my remarks by going on record that Massachusetts Family Institute supports stem cell research, as long it does not involve the destruction of human embryos. I proceeded to explain […]
Faith of the Patriots – Only a few tickets left With just four days until our special “Faith of the Patriots” event, time (and tickets!) are running out. Be sure you purchase you tickets before Friday to ensure that you don’t miss this great presentation by Rick Green, one of the premiere speakers from David […]
Once again, MFI is joining the National Day of Prayer Task Force for the 60th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5, 2011, where we will join with government leaders and people in communities all around the country to lift our needs and concerns for America before the Lord. Now […]
This Friday, the wonderful movie “Soul Surfer” is opening in theaters nationwide. This moving and inspirational film is about the young girl who lost her arm in a shark attack, but with her strong Christian faith, rallied back, conquered her fears and became a champion surfer. You can read our MFI review of the movie […]
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) dismissed a lawsuit challenging Arizona’s provision of tax credits for contributions to private-schools – even religious schools. The 5-4 decision held that opponents of the 14-year-old program lacked legal “standing” to challenge the program as taxpayers objecting to a government spending program. This is a […]
On Tuesday, Rhode Island lawmakers took up legislation that would provide same-sex couples (and other dependents unable to marry) with many of the benefits of marriage, but stop short of legalizing same-sex “marriage.” A House committee held a hearing on this “reciprocal beneficiaries” bill that extends benefits associated with insurance, health care decisions, inheritance and […]
The Massachusetts Catholic Conference (MCC) Board of Governors, after an extensive search process, has announced the appointment of James F. Driscoll as the Executive Director following the death of Edward F. Saunders in August 2010. Gerald D. D’Avolio, Esq. had been serving on an interim basis since September. “I look forward to working with the […]
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts (SJC), who will live forever in infamy for its ruling to legalize same-sex “marriage” in the Bay State, will soon have its first “married” lesbian justice after Gov. Deval Patrick nominated Barbara Lenk to fill the vacancy left by retiring justice Judith Cowin. Lenk “married” her partner following the […]
According to our friends at the Home School Legal Defense Association, a Massachusetts school district has threatened to deny homeschooling approval for families who do not submit to no-notice mid-year assessments. Chicopee Public Schools Assistant for Curriculum and Staff Development Sharon St. Pierre contacted district member families with a request for mid-year work samples that […]
Despite your emails and calls over the last month, our congressional delegation remained silent on the enforcement of federal obscenity laws. Not one of our members of Congress—ten representatives and two senators—signed the letter sent to Attorney General Holder, calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute those violating the law. This is outright […]