James Dobson

End of an Era: Focus's James Dobson to Leave Radio

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 2, 2009

The Focus on the Family founder's departure marks an end of an era for the Christian right. more >>

Does Dobson Really Want Christians to Disengage From Politics?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 15, 2009

The Focus on the Family founder seems to be urging evangelicals back to an era of marginalization. more >>

James Dobson's Political Surrender

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - May 14, 2009

Focus on the Family founder tells listeners that, politically speaking, "there is nothing you can do." more >>

As Miss California Turns: The Devil, Donald Trump, and James Dobson Weigh In

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - May 11, 2009

The never-ending pageant rolls on. more >>

Dobson's Focus on the Family Moves Inside the Beltway

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - April 19, 2009

The group is opening an office in D.C. for the first time. more >>

Video: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Focus on the Family

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - March 2, 2009

Dobson's Colorado ministry is mostly apolitical, which is what makes it so politically effective. more >>

What James Dobson's Resignation Means for Focus on the Family's Future

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - February 27, 2009

The founder of the evangelical ministry became the organization's biggest asset—and biggest liability. more >>

Focus on the Family Pulls Interview With Mormon Glenn Beck

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - December 30, 2008

The group had a chance for interfaith bridge-building. more >>

Obama Shows How to Defang the Christian Right in a Week

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - December 24, 2008

His invitations to Rick Warren and James Dobson mean it's hard to paint him as a lefty bogeyman. more >>

Dobson for President—Let Him Test His Rigid Views With the Voters

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 25, 2008

Let's see him offer his wacky, rigid views to the voters instead of demanding pols follow his line. more >>

Thursday Roundup

Michael Barone - March 30, 2007

George Will has weighed in on the bill to give the District of Columbia voting representation in the House. He's against it, for the sound constitutional reason that Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution provides that the House should be made up of representatives "of the several states," and the District is not a state. more >>