CTV PAC rescinding endorsements for 11 legislators due to recent votes... View in Browser Can you really make a difference in your neighborhood during this divisive political season? How do you apply the principles of good governance effectively? That's where we can help! Join us for "Go Local" on May 13th, a dynamic training event that will equip you with practical tools for servant-statesmanship in your community. Hear from Professor William Wagner, Pastor Tim Cross, and other speakers! Lunch and a folder full of resources will be provided to all attendees. Click Here for More Details When: Saturday, May 13, 9 AM – 4 PM Where: Haven of Hope, 7801 E. Harry’s Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684 Who Can Attend: All local officials, school board members, precinct delegates, city & township officials, and citizens interested in learning more about good governance. Cost: $25 per person. UPDATE: CTV PAC Rescinding Legislator Endorsements Through the years, CTV PAC has consistently opposed the expansion of the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity as a protected class. We want to share why we oppose this and why we specifically asked candidates about their stance on this as a condition of endorsement. We are rescinding the endorsement of those who voted for the passage of this expansion—which did not include the needed protections for religious conscience. This includes the following legislators: Rep. Beson, Rep. Bierlein, Rep. Mueller, Rep. Schmaltz, Rep. Schuette, Rep. Tisdel, Rep. Wendzel, Sen. Bellino and Sen. Webber. We understand there were various different reasons for their votes and while we appreciate the support shown to include religious freedom protections, the vote for final passage of this bill without those protections violated CTV PAC's core principle of good governance. Below are some key reasons why we've made this decision. For an in-depth analysis, click here. We all agree that hate and discrimination of any kind is unacceptable. That is why we opposed this expansion unless it included protections for religious conscience as well. Otherwise, these vague categories might be used as a discriminatory weapon against religious citizens in a manner policymakers may not have considered. There are 22 other states with similar expansions in their civil rights laws, but they also included protections for religious liberty. Why can't Michigan follow suit? These new categories of "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" are internal to the person asserting the protection and are not readily apparent to anyone else. This expansion creates an unsolvable conflict. In order to prevent discrimination against those in new categories, discrimination must be used against those whose religious beliefs are protected by the same law. This expansion infringes on the constitutional right to free speech and the right to freedom of association. Another one of our core principles is the sanctity of life. We've consistently fought to protect the unborn from abortion. Recently, we strongly opposed the repeal of the 1931 Michigan abortion ban and related statutes that protected both women and unborn viable children in the final stages of pregnancy. These statutes remained relevant because under Proposal 3 the state maintained a right to regulate post viability. Unfortunately, two representatives endorsed by CTV PAC voted for the repeal of this important law. For this reason, we are rescinding the endorsement of Rep. Steele and Rep. Kuhn. ACTION ALERT: Stop Biden's Dept of Education from Erasing Women's Sports Title IX has protected women's collegiate sports for decades, providing opportunities for countless scholarships and athletic programs. But Biden's Department of Education is all too willing to sacrifice this for the sake of modern gender ideology. They've proposed a new rule to prohibit schools from keeping men out of women's sports without navigating a bunch of red tape they've set up. This is a threat not only to the athletic achievements of women, but their comfort and safety. ACTION NEEDED: The period for public comment on this rule change ends May 15. We need you to let the Dept of Education know that you stand for women's sports! Your voice is essential. Click below to get started! Thank you to the Family Research Council for setting up this campaign. Protect Women's Sports Pregnancy Resource Center Without Justice One Year After Attack In May of 2022, Life First Pregnancy Center in Manassas, Virginia was vandalized with the words "Abortion is a right," "fake clinic" and "liars" written in graffiti. The perpetrator still hasn't been caught. CatholicVote has tracked 84 attacks against pregnancy resource centers and anti-abortion organizations since the Supreme Court decision was leaked. Click here to read more. It's tragic that people doing everything they can to help mothers and save lives are being targeted like this. These organizations provide accurate information and physical resources to help women and children on a daily basis. CTV stands with the pregnancy resource centers of Michigan and supports their hard work in the midst of such trials. Consider How You Can Support CTV Citizens for Traditional Values relies on the support of grassroots activists and concerned citizens who care about preserving, protecting, and promoting the faith-based values that sustain good governance. Your prayer support and financial contributions enable us to be effective as we stand for truth in local communities, Lansing, and beyond. 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