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National Coalition Marks Pornography Awareness Week The National Coalition urges citizens to inform their communities about the issue of pornography during Pornography Awareness Week, which runs Oct. 30 through Nov. 6. There are various ways citizens can mark Pornography Awareness Week, including contacting public officials urging them to publicly declare this important week. The National Coalition provides written materials and resources, as well as consultation for citizens who want to get involved in their communities. For additional information and a more comprehensive list of ways you can take action, visit the National Coalition's website www.purehope.net. National Coalition to Co-Sponsor Pro-Family Summit in Washington, D.C. On November 9, the National Coalition, along with the National Law Center for Children & Families, will co-sponsor a summit on advanced technology in Washington, D.C. Representatives from numerous pro-family groups are attending the one-day event to address the potential threat advanced technology poses in distributing pornographic content to minors. The summit will offer an opportunity for education on the challenges of advanced technology, discussion on a variety of solutions, and information from experts in the field. Read the National Coalition's Advanced Technology Case Statement Now! USA Today Exposes Teen Sexual Activity A recent article in USA Today examines teens' risky sexual behavior. President and CEO Rick Schatz' published letter to the USA Today editor underscores the importance for parents to heighten their awareness of this growing sexual trend and engage in open, honest dialogue with their teenagers. For more information on the sexual pressures teens face today, visit the National Coalition's Sex & Young America website and learn about this effective curriculum package for discussing these difficult issues. Texans to Determine State's Definition of Marriage On November 8 Texans will determine if their state's constitution defines the institution of marriage as the exclusive relationship between one man and one woman. The Lone Star state, if Proposition 2 passes, will be added to a list of 17 other states that only recognize the traditional definition of marriage. Read the National Coalition's booklet Why Is Marriage Important by S. Michael Craven, vice president of Religious & Cultural Affairs, for a reasonable defense of marriage. National Coalition Expert Testimony Before Kansas Joint Committee Gregg Motley, executive director of the National Coalition's Kansas City regional office, recently testified in Topeka, Kansas before a Joint Committee on Taxation regarding a bill to tax sexually explicit material sold in the state. Motley, partnering with Operation Prairie Wind, an Abilene, Kansas based organization whose purpose is to stop sexually oriented businesses and the distribution of pornography in Kansas, spoke in favor of the proposed legislation which would place a 10 percent excise tax on the sale of erotic videos, magazines and books. |
