Month: April 2019
Become an Empowered Parent for Education
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether “Sex” Includes “Sexual Orientation” and “Gender Identity”
On Monday, The US Supreme Court announced it will take up three cases to determine whether a federal law that prohibits employment sex discrimination includes the concepts of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964...
He is Risen
“But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.” Matthew 28:5-6 (ESV)
Arizona House Defeats Ratification of the ERA
Statement by Cathi Herrod, President Once again, state legislators pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) tried, but failed, to set aside House rules and bring the proposed ratification to the floor. In a 31-29 party-line vote with Republicans voting against the...
Planned Parenthood At It Again
Yesterday, Planned Parenthood, two abortion doctors and others filed a lawsuit challenging three sets of Arizona laws providing for the health and safety of women considering an abortion: Informed consent requirement. Twenty-four hours before a woman has an abortion,...
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Ducey Signs Bill Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses
Yesterday, Governor Doug Ducey signed into law CAP-supported SB 1069 Postsecondary Institutions; Free Expression Policies. The bill clarifies that a state university or community college shall not restrict a student’s right to speak, unless the restrictions are...
NEWS RELEASE: Repeal Appropriate Response to Lawsuit
For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Contact: Cathi Herrod, Esq. cathi_herrod@azpolicy.org Repeal Appropriate Response to Lawsuit A Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod, Esq. I maintain the position that no one should be...
Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence
By: W. Michael Clark, CAP General Counsel/VP Policy “Using cannabis or any drug is ultimately a personal choice. What to do about legalization is a political decision. But whether marijuana is dangerous to the brain and can ultimately cause violence is a scientific...