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The Narrative Podcast: Defy the Elites and Get Married with Brad Wilcox
Brad Wilcox, a sociologist and Director of the National Marriage Project, joins CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews on The Narrative to reveal the power of marriage to break the poverty cycle and create thriving, stable communities.
The Rundown: Leaked Files Reveal Global "Gender Medicine" Organization Knowingly Practices Pseudoscience
Newly leaked files from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), largely considered the leading global authority on “gender medicine,” reveal that they do not meet the standards of evidence-based medicine, regularly violating informed consent and medical ethics.
The Narrative Podcast: Alabama's Supreme Court Ruling Exposes the Dark Side of IVF with Emma Waters
In light of the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling to allow parents to sue for wrongful death if their frozen embryos are destroyed, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews are joined this week on The Narrative by Emma Waters from The Heritage Foundation to discuss the unregulated, Big Money practice of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Emma and the men break down information about IVF that Christians and all pro-life proponent should know, from the physical risks and complications to the many ethical, moral, and theological issues involved.
Watch Now: Nilani Jawahar Testifies on Tax Credit for Pregnancy Resource Center Donations
The Senate Finance Committee will hold a second hearing on Senate Bill 159 (SB159) today—Tuesday, February 27—during its 2:15 pm session. SB159 establish a nonrefundable tax credit for donations to qualifying pregnancy resource centers. Nilani Jawahar, CCV's Legislative Liaison, will be testifying in support of the bill.
The Narrative Podcast: The Details on the Biggest Bribery Scandal in Ohio History with Rep. Brian Stewart
CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews, and Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) discuss the biggest public corruption scandal in Ohio history: the scandal around former House Bill 6. With headlines announcing new indictments everyday, The Narrative unpacks the story.
The Rundown: One in Five Ohioans are Now At-Risk/Problem Gamblers
The DeWine administration has released the results of a new survey showing that one in five Ohioans–more than 1.8 million individuals–are now at-risk/problem gamblers. By age, 18-24 year olds were the largest percentage of at-risk/problem gamblers, and by marital status, married individuals were the smallest percentage while separated individuals were the largest percentage.
Save the Date: Vivek Ramaswamy to Keynote CCV's 2024 Columbus Celebration Gala!
Today, Center for Christian Virtue announced Vivek Ramaswamy, American business leader, bestselling author, and former Republican presidential candidate, as the keynote for the 2024 Columbus Celebration Gala on Tuesday, April 16. Details on table sponsorships and tickets will be available soon!
The Narrative Podcast: The Biblical Vision of the Political Good with Megan Basham
On this week's episode of The Narrative, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews are joined by Megan Basham, a reporter for The Daily Wire, to discuss the intersection of the Church and politics, and the deception some financial backers are supporting to thwart true Christian discernment in living out our faith in the public square.
The Narrative Podcast: The Euthanasia Bait and Switch with Alex Schadenberg
Listen to find out how euthanasia proponents use personal freedom and peace of mind as a bait and switch to accomplish their financially-motivated goals without concern for life. Aaron and Mike also take time to discuss why there's still hope for the pro-life movement in Ohio and how students are benefitting from the "fanny pack" school-choice expansion of 2023!
The Rundown: Early Voting Begins in Two Weeks
With early voting for the Primary Election beginning in two weeks, the race for Ohio's US Senate seat is heating up between the Republicans vying to run against current US Senator Sherrod Brown. From their stances on abortion to their campaign funders and endorsements, each candidate is eager to prove that he is the best fit to defeat Sen. Brown in November and serve Ohioans in Congress.
How Your Representative and Senator Voted on the HB68 Override
On Wednesday, the Ohio Senate concurred with the Ohio House of Representatives to override Governor Mike DeWine's veto of House Bill, which includes the Save Women's Sports Act and the SAFE Act. The CCV-backed bill bans sterilizing and experimental transgender medicine on children and protects girls from being forced to compete against boys in K-12 and collegiate athletics. Here are the vote breakdowns for the House and the Senate.
The Narrative Podcast: Victory for Women's Sports and Vulnerable Children with Riley Gaines
The Narrative is back for volume 9! Join Riley Gaines and CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews in celebrating the huge victory in the General Assembly overriding Governor DeWine's veto to pass the Save Women's Sports Act and SAFE Act (HB68) into law.
Listen in to find out what was encouraging after the Governor vetoed this critical bill, what inspired Riley to switch from future dentist to women's rights activist, and what themes Riley has seen nationally in the culture over the last 18 months in her fight to protect women's sports.
BREAKING NEWS: Senate Overrides Gov. DeWine
The Ohio Senate has voted to override Governor Mike DeWine's veto of Substitute House Bill (HB68). With the Ohio House of Representatives' vote to successfully override the Governor on January 10, the bill will now become law in 90 days. This statement is from CCV President Aaron Baer.
WATCH: Ohio Senate to Vote on Overriding Governor's Veto of HB68, the Save Women's Sports Act and SAFE Act
The Ohio Senate is expected to vote on whether to override Governor Mike DeWine's veto of Substitute House Bill (HB68) today—Wednesday, January 24—during its 1:30 pm session.
BREAKING NEWS: Ohio House OVERRIDES Gov. DeWine's Veto of Save Women's Sports Act, SAFE Act
The Ohio House of Representatives has voted to override Governor Mike DeWine's veto of Substitute House Bill (HB68), which includes the Save Women's Sports Act and the SAFE (Saving Adolescents From Experimentation) Act. The CCV-backed bill bans sterilizing and experimental transgender medicine on children and protects girls from being forced to compete against boys in K-12 and collegiate athletics.
WATCH: Ohio House to Vote on Overriding Governor's Veto of HB68, the Save Women's Sports Act and SAFE Act
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on whether to override Governor Mike DeWine's veto of Substitute House Bill (HB68) today—Wednesday, January 10—during its 2:00 pm session.
The Rundown: Path to Overriding the Governor's Veto Begins Today!
The state and national backlash has been swift and sweeping following Governor Mike DeWine's veto of HB68–the Save Women's Sports Act and SAFE Act–on December 29. While publicly claiming parental involvement is a necessary component of their gender clinic, internal training videos from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, a major opponent of the bill and donor to Gov. DeWine, prove otherwise. Gov. DeWine's hollow proposals after his veto fall short of the mark, and can be easily undone by the next governor.