Rarely do I use the word “epic.” But this graphic that appeared on the Jumbotron screens before and after Newt Gingrich‘s speech at CPAC is epic. It could easily be the promo for an upcoming X-Men film. But it’s just Gingrich flanked by his supporters, including Fred Thompson, Rick Perry and Herman Cain. Oh, and [...]

Author: Lila Rose is president of Live Action. Last weekend’s Super Bowl football game was a good metaphor for the fast-paced, ever-changing news on the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood. First, the country’s largest breast cancer charity announced that the nation’s biggest abortion chain would no longer be eligible for grant money. A mere [...]

Dr. Paul Kengor is professor of political science at Grove City College I’ve gotten some very interesting emails regarding President Obama’s mandate commanding Roman Catholics (and many evangelical Protestants) to violate their consciences by providing mandatory contraception, sterilization, and abortion-inducing pharmaceuticals. The emailers noted that Obama’s action will force Catholics to challenge the president in court, particularly [...]

Under the compromise President Obama announced today on contraceptive coverage, women will have access to free contraception and preventive care, regardless of where they work.  But Republicans, and Marco Rubio, in particular, are trying to push back on this critical women's health issue. The Florida senator and rumored potential GOP vice presidential candidate recently released [...]

This afternoon, Mitt Romney proved he has to sell himself as "severely conservative"—his words—to woo the CPAC crowd. What does "severe" conservatism entail, exactly? Romney would make the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy permanent. Romney would ask all undocumented workers to self-deport. Romney would privatize veterans' health care. Romney would let the foreclosure crisis [...]

Today, President Obama announced a contraception compromise that addresses religious concerns while ensuring women have access to free contraception and preventive care, regardless of where they work. You'll be hearing a lot about the compromise in the days to come, but here's the bottom line: This is good news. Under the new rules, if a [...]

President Obama just emailed supporters this video with a note: "Five years ago today, a few thousand of us gathered in Springfield, Illinois, to launch an improbable campaign for president. … You've got to see this video about that journey—it will make you smile."

After Rep. Gabrielle Giffords stepped down from the House of Representatives to focus on her recovery, we asked Democrats nationwide to send her notes of support, encouragement, and, above all, gratitude for her service to our country. The outpouring was incredible: More than 100,000 people sent notes to Rep. Giffords. We've sent the notes to [...]