Governor McDonnell Signs Into Law Religious Liberty, Parental Rights, Other TFF Priority Bills!

March 27, 2013 | No comments

Governor Bob McDonnell on Monday signed several Family Foundation priority bills into law!

One set of bills he signed comprised our top legislative priority in 2013. They protect the freedom of association and religious liberty rights of student groups on Virginia Read more>

Parents Rights Bill Clear Both Chambers, Goes To Governor To Be Signed Into Law

February 22, 2013 | 2 comments

Yesterday, after weeks of numerous twists and turns and more edits and amendments than the Declaration of Independence, a simple two sentence bill guaranteeing parental rights cleared both chambers of the General Assembly by large majorities and are on their … Read more>

Any More Proof Needed?

February 19, 2013 | 1 comment

Is there any more proof needed that Christianity is the last “safe” institution to mock, belittle, ridicule or offend than this bilge from last weekend’s Saturday Night Live?  Imagine if it produced a segment that similarly demeaned Islam — or … Read more>

Student, Parental Rights Bills Advance!

February 6, 2013 | 1 comment

Yesterday was “crossover,” the mid-point of the 2013 General Assembly session and the day when each chamber must complete work on its own bills. It’s also a day that saw two substantial pro-family victories.

The Senate passed a priority for … Read more>

Several Key Priorities Move Forward In General Assembly Today!

February 1, 2013 | 3 comments

Today, the House of Delegates passed two Family Foundation priorities while the Senate passed a bill protecting parental rights. Also, a Senate committee advanced another Family Foundation priority.

In the Senate, after hearing from many of you over the past … Read more>

Affirm That Parental Rights Are Fundamental!

January 31, 2013 | 1 comment

Tomorrow on the Senate floor, and Friday afternoon in the House of Delegates Courts of Justice Committee, Virginia lawmakers will vote on SB 908 and HB 1642, legislation that directs Virginia courts to treat parent’s rights as fundamental … Read more>

Who Are The “Parents” Of Your Child?

November 23, 2010 | No comments

Kelly Decker, from Glen Allen in Henrico County, is the biological mother of a five-year-old girl. Kelly desires the ability to raise her daughter free from the interference of an unrelated third party. Reasonable, no? Unfortunately, Virginia law isn’t so sure. … Read more>

U.N Treaty To Usurp Parental Rights? House Bill To Prevent It Still Alive After Crossover

February 21, 2010 | No comments

Hillary Clinton may think it takes a village to raise your child — a village of her own choosing, of course. But Virginians think otherwise. Just prior to crossover, the House of Delegates passed a resolution affirming parental rights 64-31Read more>