The Republican Party is set to once again enshrine into its official platform support for "a human life amendment" to the Constitution that would outlaw abortion without making explicit exemptions for rape or incest, according to draft language of the platform obtained exclusively by CNN late Monday.
Founded on the heels of America's civil rights movement, the Southern Poverty Law Center burnished its name with legal wins over white-supremist groups and helped integrate institutions like the Alabama State Police.
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins points finger at the Southern Poverty Law Center for shooting.
The suspect in Wednesday's shooting of a building manager at the headquarters of a conservative Christian group was charged Thursday with assault with intent to kill, ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation and held without bond.
In a speech to a wounded nation, presidential hopeful Mitt Romney returned to his roots of faith in the face of a national tragedy.
In the political fallout of President Barack Obama's shift to support same-sex marriage, analysts say the move may signal a remarkable change in his campaign's re-election strategy, one that no longer courts the moderate part of his Democratic base.
John King and Reince Priebus discuss Rick Santorum's decision to suspend his campaign and what that means for the GOP.
Some leading social conservative groups are praising Rick Santorum following his suspension of his Republican presidential campaign. But their reaction Tuesday didn't mention Mitt Romney, the all-but-certain GOP nominee with Santorum out of the race.
Mitt Romney seems to have everything going his way. The former Massachusetts governor is certainly ahead of the pack where it counts in fundraising and in many recent polls. He's the front-runner, right?
Despite leading in most polls, Mitt Romney still faces questions from Christian conservatives and Tea Party activists.
Conservative after conservative took the stage and railed against President Barack Obama at this week's Republican Leadership Conference, a three-day gathering of presidential candidates, party activists and political operatives in New Orleans.
A prominent conservative is urging Americans not to donate to the the RNC following allegations of lavish spending.
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele might be reminding conservative activists of a past Republican leadership turned arrogant with power.
The head of an influential social conservative organization urged members and supporters Wednesday to stop donating to the Republican National Committee and instead contribute to its own coffers or to candidates with like-minded goals.
President Obama hosted a White House reception Monday in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, but faced criticism for not keeping campaign promises to the community.
An American citizen can't sponsor her British partner because citizenship rights don't extend to same-sex couples.
Jared was forced to choose between a dying father and the love of his life.
On the same day that Vermont's House and Senate voted to override GOP Gov. Jim Douglas' veto of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the state, the Washington City Council voted 12-0 Tuesday in favor of allowing same-sex marriages performed in other states to be recognized in the nation's capital.
D.L. Hughley talks with Frank Schaeffer, author of "Crazy for God," about religion and politics and how they intermix.
The number of Americans who don't believe in religion is rising.
America is a less Christian nation than it was 20 years ago, and Christianity is not losing out to other religions, but primarily to a rejection of religion altogether, a survey published Monday found.
A conservative leader Friday laid the Republican Party's poor showing at the polls at the feet of moderates who, he argues, led the party away from its core principles.
CNN's Dana Bash reports on what went wrong with John McCain's campaign for president and what's next.
Her faith is one of the reasons many evangelical Christians are excited about Sarah Palin's addition to the Republican presidential ticket, but the Alaska governor's evangelical beliefs have also drawn scrutiny.
Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council talks about faith and Gov. Sarah Palin with CNN's John Roberts.
CNN's Mark Preston speaks with Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council about John McCain and social conservatives.
Democrats to debate gay issues
Voters concerned about where presidential candidates stand on gay rights may have their question answered tonight.
A sharp difference of opinion over which issues ought to top the political agenda of Christian conservatives spilled out into the open at this week's meeting of the National Association of Evangelicals.
On Tuesday, Mitt Romney becomes the first of the three leading Republicans to declare he's officially running for president.
It can't be said anymore that blogging isn't a business. The problem now may be that blogging has too many business models to choose from.
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