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New Christian coalitionnew
Evangelicals come together in the name of immigration reform, regardless of other political leanings.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
06-21-2012 |
Immigration
The Twisted Web of Church and Statenew
The state of Indiana won't talk about its $1.5M collaboration with the Indiana Family Institute (IFI) to promote "healthy marriage," while IFI officials lobby for a hetero-marriage amendment.
NUVO |
Andy Kopsa |
02-27-2012 |
Policy Issues
Cooling the Rhetoricnew
Jim Daly and James Dobson certainly bring different approaches to Focus on the Family's work, and it's perhaps most obvious when you see their words side-by-side.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
06-10-2011 |
Religion
As the Good Doctor Leaves Focus, His Son Talks About a Second Comingnew
Last year, exiled New Life Church founder Ted Haggard returned to Colorado Springs and later began holding prayer meetings in his home. And last fall, Focus on the Family announced the end of its ties with James Dobson, who founded the conservative Christian group three decades ago.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
02-25-2010 |
Religion
Focus On... The Super Bowlnew
During the Super Bowl telecast on Feb. 7 there will be an unforgettable halftime performance. Insiders say it features a grainy home video clip involving Elin Nordegren, a 5-iron, a sleeping Tiger Woods and two balls. OK, that's not true.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Rich Tosches |
12-30-2009 |
Sports
Colorado Locals Fear Bible College Campus Could Stir Anti-Gay Sentimentnew
When a sign went up in late September announcing Andrew Wommack Ministries had just bought a sprawling ranch near their Woodland Park homes, locals felt a jolt of rage.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
11-12-2009 |
Religion
Focus on the Family's New Point Man Softens Rhetoric, Somewhatnew
Jim Daly's vision seems to be one of a kinder, gentler Focus on the Family — albeit one that is still hell-bent on barring abortion and blocking gay marriage.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
09-03-2009 |
Religion
Gay Activists Fight James Dobson's Induction into National Radio Hall of Famenew
Truth Wins Out founder Wayne Besen states that while his group could have lived with a win by, say, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Dobson's agenda -- which includes curing homosexuality and lobbying against same-sex marriage -- makes Focus on the Family's election intolerable.
Chicago Reader |
Deanna Isaacs |
08-04-2008 |
Media
Happytown: It'll be a Gender-Bending Weeknew
This year's Gay Days fest brings a welcome new addition -- Focus on the Family -- known best for its spittle-flecked morality rants -- is putting on its Love Won Out conference June 7, the very same day many a gay will be using a red T-shirt to "wipe one off"! The synergy is thrilling!
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman and Billy Manes |
06-05-2008 |
Media
Holy War Over Pornnew
Let's discuss Focus on the Family's unhappiness with adult movies on Marriott hotel TVs.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Rich Tosches |
05-23-2008 |
Commentary
Focusing on ... Focusnew
A lesbian couple's recent arrest in Colorado Springs portends Soulforce's campaign to come.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Michael de Yoanna |
04-05-2007 |
Religion
James Dobson, Animaniacnew
First it's gay animated sponges, now it's gay animated penguins.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Cara DeGette |
12-22-2006 |
Commentary
Confessions of SpongeBob's Lovernew
With SpongeBob SquarePants finally outed by his political enemies, his former lover comes forward to tell of their relationship.
Columbus Alive |
Phil Martin |
02-17-2005 |
LGBT
It's Mourning in Americanew
No matter what claims George Bush makes to another term now, we can't know without seeing Ohio's provisional ballots what voters here intended to say. By law, those ballots can't be counted until 11 days after the election.
The Village Voice |
Rick Perlstein |
11-03-2004 |
Politics
