Cheryl Wetzstein
Articles by Cheryl Wetzstein
Charitable giving reached record high in 2015: report
Americans are a passionately charitable people, donating a record $373 billion in 2015, with most of that coming from individual donors, according to a new report. Published October 10, 2016
Donald Trump, Mike Pence to address 11th Annual Values Voter Summit
All eyes will be on Donald Trump this weekend as he attempts to shore up support among social conservatives heading into the final stretch of the presidential race. Published September 8, 2016
‘Virtues’ author Bill Bennett to be honored at Values Voter Summit
Dr. William J. Bennett, the prolific author with a lengthy resume of public service and conservative thought-leadership, is set to be honored at the upcoming Values Voter Summit. Published August 31, 2016
Donald Trump to address 11th Annual Values Voter Summit
Donald Trump will be the first Republican presidential nominee to personally address thousands of conservative grassroots activists when he takes the stage at the 2016 Values Voter Summit in September. Published August 31, 2016
March for Life: Thousands brave impending blizzard to stand for ‘life’
Braving cold temperatures and a blizzard barreling toward the nation's capital, tens of thousands of pro-life activists gathered for the 43rd March for Life Friday. Published January 22, 2016
Saeed Abedini, released Iran hostage, relied on Christian faith during lengthy ordeal
After her husband had been held for more than three years in Iran and beaten for refusing to recant his Christian faith, Naghmeh Abedini was finally able to tell her children that their father was headed home over the weekend. Published January 17, 2016
Saeed Abedini release hailed; Iranian-American Christian pastor had been tortured
News of Saturday's release of Iranian-American Christian pastor Saeed Abedini was hailed, especially at an event in honor of religious liberty. Published January 16, 2016
U.S. religious freedom to be honored
As a colonial-era Virginia law upholding religious freedom reaches its 230th anniversary this weekend, traditional values groups are urging Americans to stand up for their rights to live out their beliefs in peace. Published January 14, 2016
Miscarriage study: No need to wait long to try again
The idea that a couple should wait as long as six months before trying to conceive after a miscarriage may be outdated, a new study says. Published January 12, 2016
Racial reconciliation, religious liberty top issues for 2016: ‘State of the Family’ address
Racial reconciliation and religious liberty are the top issues for 2016, the leader of a prominent traditional-values group said in his second annual "State of the Family" presentation Monday night. Published January 11, 2016
Alabama judges ignore gay marriage order; others obey
Alabama's probate courts remained in conflict Thursday, as some judges ignored an order to stop issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, while other probate judges stopped issuing licenses to anyone. Published January 7, 2016
Roy Moore, Alabama chief justice, orders judges to honor state law, not gay marriage
Alabama probate judges were advised Wednesday that they must uphold state marriage law that recognizes only unions of a man and a woman, sparking outrage from gay rights advocates and applause from traditional values groups. Published January 6, 2016
‘Gay conversion’ group in New Jersey closing in January
A New Jersey nonprofit group that sought to help people struggling with their same-sex attractions is ceasing operations this month after losing a civil lawsuit, a media report says. Published January 5, 2016
California surrogate mother suing over abortion request
A California woman reportedly has filed a lawsuit to have the state's surrogacy law declared unconstitutional because it permits her to be asked to terminate one of the triplets she is carrying. Published January 5, 2016
57 provisions to limit abortion added by states in 2015
State legislatures continued to boost their regulation of abortion procedures and clinics by adding 57 new provisions in 2015, a research group said Monday. Published January 4, 2016
Christian pharmacists appeal ‘conscience’ case to Supreme Court
Christian pharmacists in Washington state asked the Supreme Court Monday to review a ruling that seeks to force them to dispense Plan B or other emergency contraceptives. Published January 4, 2016
Arkansas abortion clinic law blocked in Planned Parenthood case
A federal judge rang in the new year by blocking an Arkansas abortion law from going into effect Friday. Published December 31, 2015
Americans strongly support preserving religious freedom: survey
Americans strongly support preservation of religious freedoms, although fewer believe their rights will be protected by the government, a survey says. Published December 30, 2015
Planned Parenthood asks for stay of Arkansas abortion clinic medication law
An Arkansas law regulating the use of abortion pills and scheduled to go into effect Friday will receive a federal court hearing this week, as abortion clinic owners seek to block the law. Published December 29, 2015
Gay marriage foes reject Supreme Court ruling, dig in for extended culture war
Religious liberty continues to collide with gay rights six months after the Supreme Court's landmark gay marriage ruling, seeing scattered -- but feisty -- rebellions around the country, with battles on new fronts expected in 2016. Published December 21, 2015