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The health care debate has seen a few vocal proponents of a single-payer universal health care system like those seen in Europe. But this Swedish-born author, having had long exposure to government-run health care, exposes some “hidden” aspects that come with socialized medicine that aren’t so wonderful. Read more »

Glenn Beck’s “Indoctrination in America” special last Friday is a sobering look into the modern excuse for “public education.” It reveals the host of radical socialist organizations that are meddling in American public education, and what they are teaching our children: to believe in global warming dogma, push radical environmentalism, parrot Marxist propaganda, and not listen to their feeble-minded parents. Read more »

There just seems to be no end to the immoral and dangerous behavior some people will accommodate and encourage. A condom manufacturer has created an extra-small condoms for boys as young as 12 years old. Where did all the grownups go? Read more »

I have seen the new face of America, and it is troubling. According to an expansive study by the Pew Research Center, the Millennial generation is the so-called “new face of America.” This study raises some provocative questions about this up-and-coming generation and what it bodes for the future of our nation Read more »

Opponents have again begun assailing abstinence education following the release of a report that shows an increase in teen birth and abortion rates for the first time in more than a decade. The Guttmacher Institute, which released the report on Tuesday, insists the rise is a result of steep declines and a subsequent plateau in contraceptive use in the early 2000s and the widespread abstinence-only sex education programs that were promoted under the Bush administration. Read more »

Churches and youth ministries have bought out thousands of movie theater seats for the big screen debut of “To Save A Life” on Friday. Way before its release, the independent film has already drawn a large fan base and sparked a grassroots movement of reaching out to hurting teens and saving lives. Read more »

Can a homosexual ever turn heterosexual? Though it’s been happening for thousands of years, to hear many homosexual activists tell it, it doesn’t happen. But a 41-year old homosexual man is telling about his sudden, surprising desire to become a father…and being interested in girls. Read more »

A number of studies have shown that pre-K just doesn’t provide the bang for the buck, and several studies have found negative behavioral consequences for children who are placed in such programs. Yet liberals aren’t about to allow things like facts, logic and reality get in the way of their desire to separate children from their parents at an earlier age. So it is timely that a study on the Head Start program has just been released from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read more »

The testimony Friday demonstrated why the Proposition 8 case should not be in federal court and should rather be left to debate in the public square. The voters of California had this debate in the fall of 2008, and a solid majority, more than 7 million Californians, wisely decided to add a marriage protection amendment to the state constitution. Read more »

It didn’t take long for the Regulators to get started. In South Dakota’s 2010 legislative session, we already have a bill going after the “unregulated” (read: not under the thumb of government) daycare situations where more than 12 unrelated children are cared for. They must be brought into Big Brother’s fold or face criminal charges. Read more »

What’s more important: being a cool parent or a good parent? One tattoo artist says “Every parent wants to be the cool parent,” and I fear he’s all too right. Read more »

A new study from Canada of adults who were homeschooled shows they are excelling more and are happier in their lives than the general population. This is good news for those thinking or performing homeschooling, but bad news for those who are dedicated to preserving the crumbling edifice of public education. Read more »

In addition to “Safe School Czar” Kevin Jennings’ other despicable behavior, his homosexual group GLSEN gave school children instructions on things such as “fisting,” urinating on one another, a list of homosexual bars, and more. When will Congress remove this pathetic excuse for an education official? Read more »

In Corpus Christi, Texas, where my parents live and worship, the Christian community was rocked two years ago by the shocking conviction of Hannah Overton. In an outrageous series of events, this gentle thirty-year-old Christ-follower, wife, and homeschooling mother of five was sentenced to life without parole in the death of four-year-old Andrew Burd. Read more »

For some time now, homosexual activists in all their variations have been targeting restrooms and locker rooms for their politically correct war on sexual normality. The latest target is restrooms in Tampa, Florida. Read more »

True to his promise to bring about “change,” Mr. Obama is aggressively pursuing a comprehensive policy of social engineering designed to do just that. And he is using America’s schools as an instrument to produce that change Read more »

In case you haven’t already heard, the boy, Falcon Heene, who was thought to have taken his parents “flying saucer” hot air balloon thingy for an unexpected ride more than a mile high into the sky has been found alive and well. Read more »

Je$$ie Jack$on wants to declare a state of emergency for the Chicago’s school children because of the violence there. If Barack Obama left his hometown of Chicago in such a mess, what does that bode for the United States, all of which is now under his sway? Read more »

Author Dick Keyes says, “Our fascination with heroes comes from a hunger for excellence. Without heroes the whole source of imaginative motivation is disengaged from life. Without heroes, what will inspire us to go beyond mediocrity and cynicism? What will keep us from becoming bored and boring?” And what do bored people do? They seek after the idols of amusement.” Read more »

As with so many appointments by President Barack Obama, the bad news on Education Department appointee Kevin Jennings keeps coming. Now we learn that he advocates teaching kindergartners that homosexual behavior is normal and healthy, and that children are “being aggressively recruited to become heterosexual in this country.” Read more »

Last week’s best of the best from Dakota Voice including: Obamacare Bus Tour comes to Indy, Stunning Photos of California Wildfires, Many Parents Keeping Kids Home from President Obama’s School Speech, Obama Violates Federal Law to Indoctrinate Your Children, More Anti-American Radicalism from Obama’s Van Jones, Young Chicks Ground Up Alive at Hatchery, Judge Considers ‘Rigid Faith’ Grounds to Order Girl into Public School, Senator Thune Town Hall – Cap and Trade, AND MORE! Read more »