The Legacy of Dr. James Dobson: Jay Snyder on Faith, Family, and the Birth of CAP| www.azpolicy.org
Founding CAP board member Jay Snyder shares how Dr. James Dobson’s faith and leadership shaped a generation — and helped inspire the creation of the Center for Arizona Policy. From cassette tapes and radio broadcasts to a new AI-powered global ministry, Jay recounts powerful stories of obedience, family, and cultural impact. Hosted by Peter Gentala […] The post The Legacy of Dr. James Dobson: Jay Snyder on Faith, Family, and the Birth of CAP first appeared on Center for Arizona Policy.| Center for Arizona Policy
Colorado has criminalized compassion. The state now dictates what counselors say to struggling teens. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard Chiles v. Salazar, a case that will determine whether families can choose counseling that aligns with biological reality, or whether the government controls every conversation in the counseling room. According to Alliance Defending Freedom’s […] The post Colorado’s One-Way Street: How the State Banned Truth in Therapy first appeared on Center for...| Center for Arizona Policy
The Arizona Supreme Court handed opponents of Prop 211, the Donor Doxing Law, a significant procedural victory this past Monday, allowing a constitutional challenge to the dangerous donor disclosure law to move forward. Though not part of Center for Arizona Policy's case, the decision allows a constitutional challenge to proceed on separation of powers grounds.| Center for Arizona Policy
Not Just Baseball: Responding to Sexual-Identity Politics at the Ballpark| www.azpolicy.org
My reflections on Charlie’s Memorial| www.azpolicy.org
On Sunday, my wife and I attended the memorial service for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium. It was a powerful experience—unlike any gathering I have ever attended. I am confident that God will use this momentous gathering for decades to come to gather, heal, encourage, and galvanize his people. The Moment Before the lights […] The post My reflections on Charlie’s Memorial first appeared on Center for Arizona Policy.| Center for Arizona Policy
Join us for a special episode of Engage Arizona as CAP President Peter Gentala and VP of Marketing & Communications Bob Trent sit down with John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and daily voice behind Breakpoint. We dive into timely questions: How can Christians engage in public debates with both conviction […] The post Truth Rising: John Stonestreet on Courage and Cultural Renewal first appeared on Center for Arizona Policy.| Center for Arizona Policy
This was a horrible week. We lost Charlie Kirk, founder and president of Turning Point USA. He was just 31 years old. As a parent, the enormity of this tragedy hit me as I discussed it with my children. There was nothing I could do to spare them the shock, the sorrow, and the pain. […] The post Horror, Holiness, & Hope: The week we lost Charlie Kirk first appeared on Center for Arizona Policy.| Center for Arizona Policy
The following statement is from CAP President Peter Gentala: “Charlie Kirk’s enduring legacy is love and service. He loved his family—and urged others to love and serve their families. He loved his Country—and demonstrated that love by pouring himself out for the rising generation. And Charlie loved Jesus—a love he shared with everyone. God hears| Center for Arizona Policy
At SoConCon 25, Bob Trent sits down with Greg Baker, founding director of the Church Ambassador Network, to discuss how pastors and government leaders can work together for the good of our communities. Greg shares the vision behind the Church Ambassador Network—connecting the church and government while respecting their distinct roles. Through stories from Iowa, […] The post Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Building Bridges Between Church and State with Greg Baker first appeared on Center f...| Center for Arizona Policy
Scottsdale parents caught their district exposing elementary students to LGBT propaganda hidden in a lesson about the Tuskegee Airmen. When confronted, SUSD admitted it happened but tried to minimize the damage with word games and misdirection. The district’s response? It was really ‘brief’ and isn’t actually ‘replacing core instruction,’ so… …it’s totally fine. Right? What […] The post Brief Indoctrination, Lasting Damage first appeared on Center for Arizona Policy.| Center for Arizona Policy
At SoConCon 25 in Indianapolis, Bob Trent sits down with Jason McGuire, President of New York Families Foundation. Jason shares his journey from pastoring in the Finger Lakes to leading a statewide advocacy organization, confronting cultural battles on life, marriage, and justice. In this candid conversation, Jason reveals how the New York Attorney General targeted […] The post Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Jason McGuire on Faith, Freedom, and Fighting Lawfare in New York first appeared on...| Center for Arizona Policy
In an article in The Daily Signal, Jason Bedrick and Matthew Ladner expose how opponents of educational freedom are scapegoating Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program for the failures of underperforming districts. The real culprit? Families fleeing dysfunction. Bedrick and Ladner report on their claim: "School choice deniers like Save Our Schools Arizona wasted no| Center for Arizona Policy
It's that time of year again. Like clockwork, opponents of educational freedom have resurfaced with their latest deception campaign. This time, Arizona Republic columnist EJ Montini claims educational freedom advocates are "caught in a lie." Is he right? Let's take a closer look and expose what's really happening. The "Failing Schools" Straw Man Montini's supposed| Center for Arizona Policy
Great news for Arizona families! Governor Katie Hobbs has signed HB2112 into law, which protects children by requiring pornography websites to take reasonable steps to ensure that children are not accessing harmful content. This vital piece of legislation passed with bipartisan support in the House and Senate—and with Governor Hobb’s signature it will now help safeguard Arizona's| Center for Arizona Policy
Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: The Next Fight for Life with SBA Pro-Life America| www.azpolicy.org
LIVE ACTION: Spending 30 minutes at Planned Parenthood changed her forever. Now, she's suing. Isabella Childs of Live Action reports on a young woman who is suing Planned Parenthood after receiving so-called "gender-affirming care" that permanently damaged her healthy body. This case exemplifies how the transgender movement harms vulnerable individuals by encouraging them to reject| Center for Arizona Policy
Jamar Younger from Arizona Capitol Times reports that House Bill 2062, the Arizona Sex-based Terms Act, has passed the Senate and now awaits Governor Katie Hobbs' decision. This CAP-supported legislation would establish clear statutory definitions for terms like "boy," "father," "female," "girl," and "male" while protecting single-sex spaces such as bathrooms, domestic violence shelters, and| Center for Arizona Policy
Matthew Holloway from AZ Free News reported on SB1002, a Center for Arizona Policy (CAP)-supported bill advancing through the Arizona legislature. Sponsored by Senator John Kavanagh (LD-3), the legislation would prevent schools from using names or pronouns different from a student's biological sex without parental consent, while protecting employees from being forced to violate their| Center for Arizona Policy
Tiffany Benson, Founder of Restore Parental Rights in Education, writes in AZ FREE NEWS about how secular humanism has replaced Christianity in public schools following Supreme Court decisions in the 1960s. She points out that while prayer and Bible reading were banned, another belief system is now being taught to students under the guise of| Center for Arizona Policy
Jamie Joseph from Fox News reports that over 150 state and national pro-life organizations, including Center for Arizona Policy, have signed a letter urging Congress to cut Medicaid funding to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood through budget reconciliation. This effort focuses on protecting unborn life by redirecting taxpayer dollars away from organizations that perform abortions.| Center for Arizona Policy
Matthew Halloway from AZ Free News reports on Arizona Senate Bill 1002, sponsored by Senator John Kavanagh (LD-3), which would protect parental rights by requiring schools to obtain parental consent before using pronouns or names that differ from a student's biological sex or legal name. The bill, now awaiting approval in the House, also protects| Center for Arizona Policy
The Arizona Daily Independent reports that the Peoria Unified School Board has passed new Student Privacy and Anti-Discrimination policies, making it among the first districts in the nation to implement clear guidelines on these issues. The policies passed on a 3-1 vote and reaffirm sex-based privacy standards while expanding anti-discrimination protections for students. The article| Center for Arizona Policy
Zachary Gohl from The Washington Stand reports that Education Secretary Linda McMahon recently hosted a group of detransitioners at the Department of Education for "Detrans Awareness Day," marking a significant shift in federal policy on gender ideology. This meeting represents an important step in affirming both the scientific reality of biological sex and the fundamental| Center for Arizona Policy
On Tuesday of this week, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing that spotlighted educational freedom. At the hearing, Arizona’s own Jenny Clark, founder of Love Your School, shared a compelling testimony about how Arizona’s Educational Scholarship Account Program (ESA) has helped her children overcome learning challenges by finding| Center for Arizona Policy
The Arizona Daily Independent reports on legislation (HB2678) that is poised to make Arizona a national leader in protecting children from AI-generated exploitation. The bill, which received strong bipartisan support in both the Arizona House and Senate, closes critical loopholes by addressing artificial intelligence-generated and digitally manipulated explicit images of minors. Arizona’s current laws already| Center for Arizona Policy
A brother and sister from Arizona have turned their volunteer experience into a growing charity that's changing lives for families across the state. Erzsi Moffatt and Jedidiah Lyons founded The Dandy Project after seeing firsthand how many parents struggle to afford basic baby supplies. Jedidiah Lyons told AZ Free News: I personally believe we fulfill| Center for Arizona Policy
Jason Bedrick, a Research Fellow in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, recently posted on X findings from a new Arizona Department of Education report on Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs). The data counters common criticisms of Arizona's universal ESA program, which has become a national model for educational freedom. The Arizona Dept. of| Center for Arizona Policy
A recent survey by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation reveals a significant shift in how parents approach their children's education. The census-balanced study of 2,873 parents found that 60% considered new schools for their children in 2024, highlighting the growing demand for educational options nationwide. The Foundation's vice president, Shelby Doyle, reports: "Parent demand| Center for Arizona Policy
Kiera Riley from The Arizona Capitol Times reports that looming legal disputes arising from Proposition 139 as its expansive provisions clash with Arizona’s established laws regulating abortion. Despite being sold as a measure to “protect choice,” this constitutional amendment threatens to unravel decades of reasonable protections for women, parents, and the unborn. Cathi Herrod, president of the| Center for Arizona Policy
Carole Novielli of Live Action News reports that Kroger may be making the abortion pill mifepristone available at discounted prices to members of its Health Savings Club. Mifepristone is a drug designed to terminate pregnancies; a fact explicitly stated on the grocery chain's website. The pill not only takes the lives of unborn children but| Center for Arizona Policy
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a case challenging the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that bans experimental medical treatments like puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors. Approximately half of the states have similar laws. Depending on the breadth of the SCOTUS ruling, the case could| Center for Arizona Policy
