Virginia Policy Issues

Principles- these are the principles by which we determine our position on issues:

LIFE: Human life, from fertilization to natural death, is sacred, and the right to life is fundamental to all other rights.

MARRIAGE: Marriage, as the union between one man and one woman, is an institution of God and a foundation of civil society.

PARENTAL AUTHORITY: Parents are ultimately responsible for the care and well-being of their children and therefore should be free from intrusive government involvement.

CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT: The role and jurisdiction of government is clearly prescribed by our constitution and consequently should be restrained from excessive involvement in the lives of citizens.

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: the right of conscience, and the right to practice faith according to personal beliefs is sacred and should not be infringed or denied.

Position Papers-one page pieces that tell you what positions we take on various issues

• Life
  • Fetal Pain Relief
    
  • Ultrasound for Informed Consent
    
  • Emergency Contraceptives
  • Stem Cell Research
  • Defund Planned Parenthood
  • Personhood
• Marriage
  • Pornography
  • Divorce Reform
• Parental Authority
  • School Choice
• Constitutional Government
• Religious Liberty

Amicus Briefs

• National Day of Prayer Brief

Studies

• School Choice Poll 2009
• Zill Study: Relationship between church attendance and school behavior

2010 General Assembly

• Expect the Unexpected: GA Report 2010

2009 General Assembly

• Wins and Losses

2008 General Assembly

• Wins and Losses

2007 General Assembly

• Wins and Losses

2006 General Assembly

• Wins and Losses

2005 General Assembly

• Wins and Losses
• "Unfinished Business"
  • Virginia is often referred to as a "conservative" state. But the results of the 2005 General Assembly have left some wondering just how consevative the legislature actually is. "Unfinished Business" is the inside story of the General Assembly session and explains why pro-family citizens didn't get all they would have wanted.
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2004 General Assembly

• Wins and Losses
• Senate Education and Health Committee Life Votes
• "Defining Moments"
  • The 2004 General Assembly was on of the most rancourous in recent memory. Divisons over the budget of Virginia and new taxes drew a 60 day session out to over 100 days. "Defining Moments" tells the story of session, and tells you where pro-family and pro-life legislation passed or failed - and why.
  • Order your copy today by contacting The Family Foundation.