This Week's Viewpoint     Fixing the Constitution: Is There a Better Approach to Selecting Judges?     “[T]here has been a lot of news coverage regarding Tennessee’s judiciary and, in particular, the process by which people come to serve on our state Supreme Court. It is a very critical issue. Please understand this: essentially three Tennesseans can “interpret” your constitutional rights into or out of existence by the stroke of their pen.... It’s an issue about which we all must be concerned. ... Leaving aside for the moment the question of whether the current process is constitutional, is our only choice between having expensive, corrupting contested elections and having virtually no judicial accountability? I don’t think it has to be that way.”   Read more here.     Latest News     Ken Blackwell speaking March 1 in Memphis     Ken Blackwell, Senior Fellow for Family Empowerment at the Family Research Council, author, commentator, and former Undersecretary for HUD in the Bush Administration, will be in Memphis on March 1, 2012 for a special dinner event at the Racquet Club. Tickets are only $25.  Learn more about Mr. Blackwell and purchase tickets at this link.     Susan G. Komen Foundation under attack for de-funding Planned Parenthood     The Foundation will no longer make grants to Planned Parenthood. “Scurrilous accusations” being hurled at Komen for its decision. Family Research Council suggests emailing Komen and politely thanking them. BREAKING NEWS: This afternoon Komen apologizes to Planned Parenthood and reverses its decision.     Vanderbilt students pack meeting on school policy undermining Christian student groups     Vanderbilt students pack meeting to find out why University insists that Christian student groups can't require their leaders to adhere to Christian beliefs. Story now making national news. Maybe Vandy should be led by someone who doesn’t adhere to the school’s beliefs? (Also watch Video of the Week.)     ACLU's lawsuit over Equal Access to Intrastate Commerce Act faces potential dismissal     Judge tells ACLU it has 30 days to explain why its lawsuit over new state law should not be dismissed. Law prohibits local governments from mandating private contractors adopt employee anti-discrimination policies that contain new "protected classes" not protected under state law.     Even more nudity on broadcast TV this season     Nudity is becoming standard even on prime-time programs this season.  At least five such episodes on the major networks in January alone.     National Marriage Week February 7-14     National Marriage Week aims to strengthen and increase marriage while reducing divorce.  Among other events, “Date Night Challenge,” a 2-hour webcast with Dr. Greg Smalley and comedian Jeff Allan, to be held.  Partial schedule of events in Tennessee can be found on FACT’s calendar. More events listed here.     Extreme irony: President's speech at National Prayer Breakfast     Quoting C.S. Lewis, President Obama waxes eloquent about his faith in God.  Says we “can’t leave our values at the door” only days after his administration tells religious employers they must set aside their values and pay for drugs that can end or prevent a pregnancy.     Should Republicans soften due to "electability" issue?     David Limbaugh argues that Republicans should vote from their hearts and not surrender to pressure to abandon their passion for true conservatism. (Editor’s note: FACT is a nonpartisan organization and takes no position in favor of or opposed to any political candidate, including candidates mentioned favorably or unfavorably in any articles authored by others.)     Washington one step away from legalizing gay marriage     Washington state Senate passes legislation legalizing gay marriage. State House expected to pass it shortly, and governor has promised to sign bill into law. Starbucks comes out in strong support of the legislation.

Video of the Week Vanderbilt Christian students still have questions for the administration.       FACT Report Government & God-Given Rights Abortion, Sexuality and Rebellion Against God Gov. Haslam's 2012 Agenda FACT Report Archive Heard weekly on the Bott Radio Network: Memphis WCRV 640 AM Nashville WCRT 1160 AM (Full station list below)       Current Legislation Track legislation FACT is watching in the TN General Assembly.       Upcoming Events Feb 11 - Madison Foundations of Liberty Seminar Feb 16 - Nashville Watchmen on the Wall Mar 1 - Memphis Ken Blackwell       Don't Miss Out! Feb. 16 in Nashville is the last free screening of October Baby in Tennessee. Forward this email to a friend Join our mailing list!

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