The California Legislature this year passed AB 1671, a bill designed to muzzle journalists who have worked to expose the abortion industry. This is another piece of legislation that we seriously hope Governor Brown will veto, as it places unnecessary, additional burdens upon journalists in order to protect the corrupt practices…
You may have already heard the good news about SB 1146, the bill that would have prevented lower income college students who receive a Cal Grant from attending religious colleges that uphold traditional Christian viewpoints on marriage and sexuality. After months of grassroots opposition, lobbying, and negotiation, Senator Ricardo Lara…
This past Tuesday, Senator Ricardo Lara (the author of SB 1146) decided to “waive presentation” of SB 1146 at the Assembly Appropriations Committee. This means he declined to present testimony and witnesses in favor of it. The bill moves into the suspense file, and will receive a vote in Appropriations…
Friends, we wanted to give you an update on SB 1146, and the lobbying efforts California Family Council is working on to stop it. We will have lobbying days in Sacramento on Wednesday, August 3; Monday, August 8; and Thursday, August 11. Please let us know if you can join…
The following is a set of talking points and an FAQ for our supporters who oppose SB 1146. We would encourage you to distribute this to friends and family, and to encourage everyone to oppose this terrible bill. Please also share our online petition and new printed petition to help…
Update, 7:03 PM, Thursday, June 30: Our staff members Jonathan Keller and John Gerardi recored a short Facebook Live video explaining today’s hearing. Please watch and share! Update, 3:24 PM, Thursday, June 30: #SB1146 has passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee on a party-line vote, 7 in favor, 2 in opposition, 1…
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued its ruling entitled Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, which struck down a Texas law regulating abortion clinics. It was a defeat for life, for women’s health and safety, and for the rule of law. Texas believed that it needed to protect women going to abortion clinics, due to how…
UPDATE: The June 28th hearing has been POSTPONED. Please click here for more details! Original post: California Family Alliance has more info on how you can take action on SB 1146 before the Judiciary Committee hearing. Click here! California lawmakers are not content with the overturning of Proposition 8, nationwide legalization…
We’ve talked to you before about SB 1146, the bill that would restrict the religious liberty rights of colleges and universities throughout California. Simply put, this bill would prevent religious schools that receive state funding from performing actions that California deems “discriminatory” on the basis of religion. This would include…
Last summer, David Daleiden from the Center for Medical Progress made national news by releasing videos revealing how Planned Parenthood officials sell the body parts of the unborn children they abort. He used hidden cameras, posed as a purchaser of fetal tissue, and got Planned Parenthood officials to admit how they…