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Gary Bauer

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Gary Bauer is a former Republican candidate for President and chairman of the Campaign for Working Families, a political-action committee. He has also served as president of the Family Research Council, a public-policy center. Bauer served in the Reagan administration for eight years, for the last two as White House chief domestic advisor.

Bauer is the author of �Our Hopes, Our Dreams: A Vision for America� (1996) and �Our Journey Home� (1992) and co-author, with Focus on the Family president and founder Dr. James Dobson, of �Children at Risk: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Our Kids" (1994).

Bauer received his law degree from Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C., in 1973. He is married to the former Carol Hoke, and they have three children � Elyse, Sarah, and Zachary � and live in Virginia.

For more information about Gary Bauer and how to contact him, visit his website, Campaign for Working Families.

Columns and articles by Gary Bauer

Supreme Confusion Jun 27, 2005
The Supreme Court's Ten Commandments decision guarantees that the debate over religion in the public square will continue.

Frenzy May 10, 2004
Some people are willing to believe anything America's enemies say while believing our own leaders are liars.

One Hero to Stand for Many Apr 23, 2004
We can honor Pat Tillman by remembering all of the fallen military heroes.

You Are Fed Up With Surrender! Apr 29, 2003
Millions of Americans agree with Senator Santorum.

Ingratitude Nov 14, 2002
The former presidential candidate accuses President Bush of 'ingratitude' toward Christian leaders.

More Afraid of ACLU than Al Queda Jun 7, 2002
Even as the list of martyrs grows, we run away from 'profiling'

Why Pro-Life Politicians Must Be Against Stem Cell Research Jun 26, 2001
Promoting stem cell research will do irreparable harm to the pro-life movement.

The Rule of Law, or the Rule of the Courts? Dec 1, 2000
Why are the courts picking our president?

A House Divided Nov 9, 2000
The closeness of this presidential election shows what neither candidate talked about--how divided we are over our basic values.

Lieberman's Faith and the Media Double Standard Sep 1, 2000
How come it's only okay for the left to talk about God?

Message to George W. Bush: Don't Be Clintonesque on Abortion Jul 28, 2000
The Republican Party should stop being afraid of what it is--especially on crucial values issues

Morning-After Madness Jun 29, 2000

Assemble With Care Jun 26, 2000
Will freedoms prevail when Boy Scouts get their day in court?