by Katherine Bradley and Chuck Donovan

Last April, The Heritage Foundation released a WebMemo titled “The Dirty Dozen: 12 New Policies That Undermine Civil Society.” Seven months later, many of these policies being advocated by Congress and the President have moved closer to becoming law.

In addition, several new issues have emerged that deserve illumination. Taken as a whole, these policies serve to undermine traditional families, devalue life and human dignity, and weaken civil society in American life.

National Policy:
– Massive Expansion of the Welfare State.
– A Big Step toward National Same-Sex Marriage.
– Abstinence-Based Education at Risk.
– Expanding the Federal Government’s Role in Education.
– Hate Crimes Expansion..

Eroding Civil Society in the District of Columbia
– Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Purposes.
– Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
– Needle Exchange for Drug Addicts.

Health Care Reform in the Wrong Direction
– Federal Funding for Abortions in the Health Care Overhaul.
– Limiting Parental Rights and Expanding Family Planning.
– New Government Parenting Program.

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