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Focus on The Family

Read the latest news about Focus on the Family, the antigay organization founded by James Dobson and currently helmed by Jim Daily. Focus on the Family promotes a socially conservative agenda with evangelical roots that draws from morals and principles interpreted from the Bible. Learn more about the rightwing and anti-marriage equality group that was one of the key players responsible for the passage of Proposition 8 in California as well as other measures that prevent same-sex couples from marrying and adopting children.

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Focus on The Family

Focus on the Family, an Anti-LGBTQ+ Group, Defaced in Wake of Club Q

John Paulk Tries Again at Apology Over Ex-Gay Ministry

The former ex-gay leader said Christianity changed many things for him, but his sexual orientation wasn't among them.

WATCH: This Is What Antigay Politicans Will Face One Day

It's never been done before, so The Advocate demonstrates what a negative campaign commercial might look like against an anti-LGBT candidate.

Gay Cadet Slams USAFA's Defense of 'Ex-Gay' Therapist

The U.S. Air Force Academy claims that gay cadets are safe and welcomed on campus, despite the academy's hiring of a staunch advocate of 'ex-gay' therapy who developed the school's mandatory counseling program.

With 'Duck Dynasty' Cast in Tow, Anti-LGBTQ+ Group Opens Bookstore

Focus on the Family, a prominent Christian right group, opened the shop this week in Holland, Mich.

Patriots' Ben Watson Defends Anti-LGBTQ Group on 'Fox & Friends'

The tight end said the organization just wants to uphold marriage and slammed attacks on Drew Brees.

Football Star Drew Brees Appears in Video Produced by Anti-LGBTQ Group

The "Bring Your Bible To School Day" video was made and promoted by Focus On The Family.

Pence at Religious Right Meeting: Trump Is 'Unwavering Ally'

The vice president focused on "religious freedom" and abortion in a speech to Focus on the Family.

Dating App Hornet Takes on Anti-LGBT Hate Groups

Hornet is countering the groups with a series of billboards around the nation.

'Enemies of Equality' Report Draws Liberty Counsel's Ire

Freedom for All Americans charts the interlocking relationships of anti-LGBT groups, and Liberty Counsel protests, especially against conservative LGBT rights supporter Paul Singer.

James Dobson: Be a Man, Shoot a Trans Woman Peeing

In a new column, the Christian right leader promotes the "bathroom predator" myth in a big way and suggests a violent reponse.

LISTEN: Huckabee Thinks He'd Be Too Effective

Because he'd end same-sex marriage and abortion, religious right groups wouldn't be able to use those issues in fundraising, Mike Huckabee contends.

Focus on the Family Founder: 'We Lost the Culture War'

Now that same-sex couples can legally marry nationwide, evangelical leader James Dobson says he and his anti-LGBT contemporaries have officially lost the 'culture war' they started.

James Dobson Doesn’t Know What Bisexuality Is: 'Orgies'?

The infamous founder of Focus on the Family is at it again.

Southern Baptist Conference Wrap-Up: Shifting Rhetoric, Maintaining Anti-LGBT Beliefs

While some LGBT and allied voices advocated for change, the Southern Baptist Convention event in Nashville largely reflected the leadership's continued opposition to LGBT equality and acceptance.

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Focus on The Family

The former ex-gay leader said Christianity changed many things for him, but his sexual orientation wasn't among them.

It's never been done before, so The Advocate demonstrates what a negative campaign commercial might look like against an anti-LGBT candidate.

The U.S. Air Force Academy claims that gay cadets are safe and welcomed on campus, despite the academy's hiring of a staunch advocate of 'ex-gay' therapy who developed the school's mandatory counseling program.

Focus on the Family, a prominent Christian right group, opened the shop this week in Holland, Mich.

The tight end said the organization just wants to uphold marriage and slammed attacks on Drew Brees.

The "Bring Your Bible To School Day" video was made and promoted by Focus On The Family.

The vice president focused on "religious freedom" and abortion in a speech to Focus on the Family.

Hornet is countering the groups with a series of billboards around the nation.

Freedom for All Americans charts the interlocking relationships of anti-LGBT groups, and Liberty Counsel protests, especially against conservative LGBT rights supporter Paul Singer.

In a new column, the Christian right leader promotes the "bathroom predator" myth in a big way and suggests a violent reponse.

Because he'd end same-sex marriage and abortion, religious right groups wouldn't be able to use those issues in fundraising, Mike Huckabee contends.

Now that same-sex couples can legally marry nationwide, evangelical leader James Dobson says he and his anti-LGBT contemporaries have officially lost the 'culture war' they started.

The infamous founder of Focus on the Family is at it again.

While some LGBT and allied voices advocated for change, the Southern Baptist Convention event in Nashville largely reflected the leadership's continued opposition to LGBT equality and acceptance.