April is the month of the military child. It gives us the opportunity to honor the unique service and sacrifice of military families while acknowledging the role they play in sustaining the force. We all know when our children are safe, when we have a say in their lives, and when there are resources available to meet their needs, we perform better at work, and life satisfaction increases. 

This could not be more important for our men and women in uniform, particularly as our military faces its most severe recruiting and retention crisis in the history of the all-volunteer force

Unfortunately, many of our military members must manage inadequate medical care for their children, unsafe housing, food insecurity, and a lack of child care or education choice. We are asking Americans to fight and die for our country while failing to give them peace of mind and allow them to commit fully to that calling. A survey of over 38,000 troops found the top reasons for leaving the military were issues related to families. To sustain a force, we must sustain the families.

CHAMPION MESSAGE

“The truth is: this extreme movement doesn’t want equal rights. They want to deny women rights — our right to compete, our right to privacy, and our right to speak out. I’m hoping that what happened to me in San Francisco will encourage more parents, athletes, coaches, and others to open their eyes and their mouths. Because when the mob tries to silence you, the best response is to speak louder.”

HURTING NOT HELPING

Calls on Biden Administration to Prioritize Protecting Women

Just hours before the attack on IWF's Riley Gaines at San Francisco State University, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a press briefing that trans-identifying individuals are “fierce,” “they fight back,” “they aren’t going anywhere,” and that the Biden “administration has their back.” The comments are completely irresponsible and are encouraging activists to think that it is okay to be aggressive, to shout down and threaten speakers like Riley. Read more
MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

Tucker Carlson Tonight | Violent Mob of Trans Activists Attacked Gaines Watch

The Ingraham Angle | San Francisco State University Cheers Shutting Down Free Speech Watch

The John Whitmer Show | Bipartisan Passage of the Women’s Bill of Rights by Kansas Legislature Listen (begins 31:12)

High Noon | Amber Athey – Generational Warfare in America’s Newsrooms Listen

DID YOU KNOW

Fact Check: Have There Been More School Shootings Than Days in the Year in 2023?

Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) recently said: “[We’ve had] more school shootings than days in the year so far in 2023.” The accuracy of this quote hinges on the definition of a school shooting. There is no universal definition of a school shooting, and the federal government does not track school shootings. Organizations and media outlets use various definitions to track school shootings. This leads to variations in the total number. Read more

IN THE NETWORK

Kappa Kappa Gamma Lawsuit

Seven “Jane Doe” plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in Wyoming Federal Court, seeking to keep their Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter at the University of Wyoming female. Cassie Craven, attorney for the plaintiffs and fellow Independent Women's Network member, weighs in on the lawsuit. Join the Network to learn more.

TWO TRUTHS & A LIE

Learning Loss

How much do you know about the learning loss that has devastated students across the country?

Can you identify which of the following is the lie?


A. School closures and remote learning did not affect students’ academic performance.
B. The most vulnerable students — the youngest students, those with learning disabilities, and the high-poverty — suffered the most.
C. School choice is a good solution to repair learning loss.
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

CAPSULE REVIEW

Easter Bunny’s Magic Isn't Powerful Enough To Fix Inflation

According to the most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), which looks at price increases from February 2022 to February 2023, if families wanted to buy matching Easter outfits and take those classic Easter pictures, they would have had to spend 3.30% more on clothes than last year.

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New Biden Title IX Rules Undermine Women’s Sports

The proposed Title IX rule would prohibit schools from imposing a one-size-fits-all policy that categorically bans trans-identifying students from playing on sports teams consistent with their gender identity — reversing the intent of the law it 'enforces.' 

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