The raw emotion that weighs heavy on end-of-life decisions seems to complicate a natural and inevitable part of living – dying. No one wants to watch a loved one die, and no one wants that person to suffer. Still, killing them is not the answer. Yesterday, June 9, a...
Year: 2016
Doing Our Part to Protect Children
Seldom have I seen the level of concern shown over the last two weeks since President Obama issued his edict that public schools must open up bathrooms, showers, and dorm rooms to individuals based on their professed gender identity. If the schools do not comply with...
Honor Flight
It seems appropriate, heading into the Memorial Day weekend, to share again an email I received from a dear CAP friend. In it, the WWII veteran recalls a recent “Honor Flight” he took and the overwhelming sense of patriotism he experienced. "It was a trip that I will...
CAP Stands with AZ Officials in Protecting Students
Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President, Cathi Herrod PHOENIX – “Parents have a right and a responsibility to ensure the safety, privacy, and dignity of their children. And school administrators have a duty to ensure the same for every student. The Obama...
Difference Made
Progress often comes in small, but significant, steps. This legislative session, we enjoyed a series of steps on our journey to protect life and freedom. Lawmakers passed a record 15 CAP-supported measures – a true victory for Arizona families. A step toward defunding...
Department of Education sends transgender ‘guidance’ letter to schools
Governor Ducey joined the many voices in Arizona speaking out against the president’s edict to open all school restrooms, locker rooms, and showers to boys and girls. CAP’s Cathi Herrod told channel 12 why it’s such a dangerous idea.
Unprecedented power grab threatens children’s safety
Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President, Cathi Herrod PHOENIX – “The government has a duty to protect the privacy, safety, and dignity of all students. We will not put a price tag on the privacy and safety of schoolgirls. That is exactly what the Obama...
Unprecedented power grab threatens children’s safety
President Obama’s administration has issued a sweeping mandate to all public schools in the nation, saying they must allow transgender students to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity. See below for my statement on this extreme overreach from the...
Big Victories for Arizona Families in 2016 Legislative Session
Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President, Cathi Herrod PHOENIX – “Arizona families have reason to celebrate today. Legislators successfully fought for life, women, fundamental freedoms, and hardworking taxpayers – passing laws that promote the values...
A Time to Pray: Wake Up America
Millions of Americans gathered yesterday to observe the annual National Day of Prayer. The rallying cry – Wake Up America – rang throughout the nation. The 2016 National Day of Prayer verse is Isaiah 58:1a, “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a...