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'''Dr. Laura Schlessinger''' is a radio talk host and author specializing in relationship issues.  She holds a Ph.D. in [[physiology]] from [[Columbia University]]<ref>http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/lauraschlesinger.html</ref>, but did not seek an advanced degree in any field of counseling.  Giving advice from a position of commonsense values, Schlessinger is very straightforward and sometimes abrasive, but always clear in her position and extolling the listener to do what is right.  A venture on TV was short lived when it was denounced by [[homosexual]] groups who were annoyed that Schlessinger would not treat their lifestyle as being equal with [[heterosexuality]].<ref>http://www.amazon.com/New-Thought-Police-Inside-Assault/dp/0761534040</ref> A conservative that strongly believes in family values and putting children first in relationships, she is heard by 8 million listeners daily, putting her fourth in radio ratings<ref>Newsweek, April 23, 2007 issue, Pg. 29</ref>

'''Dr. Laura Schlessinger''' is a radio talk host and author specializing in relationship issues.  She holds a Ph.D. in [[physiology]] from [[Columbia University]]<ref>http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/lauraschlesinger.html</ref>, but did not seek an advanced degree in any field of counseling.  Giving advice from a position of commonsense values, Schlessinger is very straightforward and sometimes abrasive, but always clear in her position and extolling the listener to do what is right.  A venture on TV was short lived when it was denounced by [[homosexual]] groups who were annoyed that Schlessinger would not treat their lifestyle as being equal with [[heterosexuality]] <ref>http://www.amazon.com/New-Thought-Police-Inside-Assault/dp/0761534040</ref>. Dr Schlessinger later apologized unreservedly for her comments against the homosexual community, saying "I regret the hurt this situation has caused the gay and lesbian community" and said that her apology was heartfelt <ref>http://www.crosswalk.com/524526/</ref>. A conservative that strongly believes in family values and putting children first in relationships, she is heard by 8 million listeners daily, putting her fourth in radio ratings<ref>Newsweek, April 23, 2007 issue, Pg. 29</ref>

Very vocal in her ties to [[Orthodox Judaism]] and yet backed strongly by [[Christians]], she was even given the [[National Religious Broadcasters]] yearly award, the first non-Christian to receive it.  In recent years Schlessinger has cut her ties to Orthodox Judaism.  She is still widely embraced in conservative circles.

Very vocal in her ties to [[Orthodox Judaism]] and yet backed strongly by [[Christians]], she was even given the [[National Religious Broadcasters]] yearly award, the first non-Christian to receive it.  In recent years Schlessinger has cut her ties to Orthodox Judaism.  She is still widely embraced in conservative circles.